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£674+ Cheap flights to Sandakan

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SDK
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
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Flights to Sandakan in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sandakan in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Return from

£674

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,085
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 30/5-6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 15m total
  • London to Sandakan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Sandakan
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sandakan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Fri 30/511:25LHR - SDK
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/619:20SDK - LHR
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£674
Fri 30/511:00LHR - SDK
1 stop19h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 6/618:30SDK - LHR
1 stop29h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/4£691
Wed 1/1016:00LHR - SDK
2 stops42h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 15/1014:10SDK - LHR
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4£746

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

11:25-21:15

2 stops26h 50m

Sandakan

Fri 6/6

14:10-16:35

1 stop33h 25m

£674

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

11:00-13:25

1 stop19h 25m

Sandakan

Fri 6/6

18:30-16:35

1 stop29h 05m

£691

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

16:00-17:45

2 stops42h 45m

Sandakan

Fri 17/10

14:10-06:25

2 stops23h 15m

£746

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Deals found on 15/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sandakan

How long is the flight to Sandakan?

On average, a flight from London to Sandakan takes 23 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Sandakan from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sandakan?

The most popular airline flying from London to Sandakan is Malaysia Airlines.

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From £871

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sandakan?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Sandakan is Malaysia Airlines.

Rainfall in Sandakan by month

Plan your trip to Sandakan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sandakan ranges from 110.0 - 450.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 450.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Sandakan when rainfall is around 110.0 mm.

Temperature in Sandakan by month

Plan your trip to Sandakan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sandakan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sandakan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sandakan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sandakan. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
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Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
253 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

FAQs about flying to Sandakan

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sandakan?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Sandakan (SDK) if they wish to fly to Sandakan. The Sandakan airport is 5.8 mi from the city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sandakan if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sandakan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sandakan?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Malaysia Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sandakan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sandakan?

    Sandakan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sandakan. One-way flights to Sandakan typically cost £10, while return flights cost around £23.

  • How much is a return flight to Sandakan?

    A return flight to Sandakan will typically cost around £54, however they can be found for as little as £30.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sandakan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sandakan, London offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Sandakan have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sandakan can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sandakan?

    Yes. Sandakan has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 98 Homestay Sandakan is the closest property to Sandakan (0.0 mi away from Sandakan).

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