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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About Sandakan Airport (SDK)

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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