Traveling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Flights from KUL to SDK start from 06:55 — the first with AirAsia. The last departure is at 18:10 with AirAsia. Overall, you can choose from 75 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your KUL to SDK flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
AirAsia is your gateway to discovering Sandakan (and perhaps some other great corners of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is AirAsia.
Malaysia Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for KUL to SDK flights, with 83.33% of services arriving on schedule.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a top stopover on the KUL to SDK route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)
AED 93 is currently the best price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 191. These fares may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from KUL to SDK, reserve your journey five months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 58.65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is about 64 kilometers from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 4 hours 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near KUL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sandakan Airport (SDK)
If you're landing on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SDK:
Pick up a Sandakan Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Hertz and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Sandakan and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sandakan Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to central Sandakan
From Sandakan Airport, Sandakan is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the center.
When to fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Sandakan in February.
When reserving your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Sandakan, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KUL to SDK around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sandakan. Around 225 kilometers away to the west, its top attractions include DREAM, Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Malaysia, head for Tawau, about 177 kilometers south of Sandakan. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are highlights.
