How to find cheap flights to Sandakan Airport (SDK)
C$2,313 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a return flight to Sandakan Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SDK, the lowest fare is C$1,087.
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We recommend booking about six months before takeoff. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Sandakan, where Sandakan Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Sandakan by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to view prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Sandakan Airport.
Best time to go to Sandakan
May is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Sandakan.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to SDK, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, look for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available that month.
August is the most popular month for flights to SDK. Go then if you're eager to experience Sandakan at its liveliest.
Travel in February if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Sandakan are typically more affordable.
The weather can make or break your vacation, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Sandakan is warmest in May, with averages of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
Flying to Sandakan Airport (SDK): what you need to know
Offering direct flights to Sandakan Airport, these top airlines make getting to Sandakan nice and easy:
Want to get some rest or just freshen up after your flight to SDK? These hotels close to Sandakan Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Getting to central Sandakan from Sandakan Airport (SDK)
SDK is located about 6 kilometres from central Sandakan.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're taking a cab or driving a car rental after your flight to SDK.
If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Sandakan, unpack your bags at one of these comfy hotels:
Sandakan highlights
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Around 14 kilometres west of the city centre, this popular sight deserves to be high up on your itinerary. Start your adventure here after your flight to Sandakan Airport.
Sandakan Memorial Park
Swing by Sandakan Memorial Park and you'll be crossing off one of the main attractions in Sandakan. It's roughly 5 kilometres north-west of the centre.
Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) will easily be one of the big highlights of your trip. From the heart of the city, it's located around 14 kilometres to the west.
Complete your trip with a Sandakan car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Sandakan and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flight to Sandakan Airport.