Cheap Flights to Sandakan Airport
Sandakan Airport serves Sandakan in Sabah, near the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, with flights to Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur.
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SDK is served by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, with flights to Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Lahad Datu and Tawau.
IATA/ICAO codes
SDK / WBKS
Location
Sandakan, about 11 km from town
Key airlines
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
Popular Routes to and from Sandakan
SDK’s network is domestic.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Sabah
Kota Kinabalu, Lahad Datu, Tawau
Peninsular Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Dry season (March to October) is popular. Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead is recommended.
About Sandakan
Sandakan is known for orangutans, proboscis monkeys and history.
Things to Know When Flying Into Sandakan
Taxis and Grab serve the airport.
Check Malaysia entry rules.
Sepilok is about 25 km away.
Kinabatangan River is a day trip.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
SDK is the main airport for Sandakan and the surrounding area.
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines operate scheduled service; routes and schedules can change, so confirm before booking.
About 25 km, 30 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur are the busiest routes.
No, connect via Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu.
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