Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are operated by 2 airliners – Malaysia Airline and Airasia. The most popular are provided by Malaysia Airline. They operate around 2 flights a day departing from Kota-Kinabalu International Airport and arriving at Sandakan. In the morning there is 5 flights, 6 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 00:40 and latest departure at 19:50. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is MH 2042, MH 2046, MH 3036, MH 3093, MH 3095 and MH 3104.
Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Airasia offers 1 flight a day from Kota-Kinabalu International Airport to Sandakan between the hours of 07:05 and 13:10. The flight numbers for these flights are AK 6092 and AK 6096.
Malaysia Airline flight prices from Kota-Kinabalu International Airport to Sandakan can be found at www.malaysiaairline.com
Daily Flights
Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan and how many flights depart on a per day basis.
Flight Routes
You will find alternative routes from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.
Return flight are operated by 2 airliners which include Malaysia Airline and Airasia. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu page.
Alternative routes to Sandakan
As a substitute, you will discover that Kudat also give flights to Sandakan which could be more fitting for you. Kudat has around 1 flight a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.
If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Kudat is around 139 kilometers (86 miles) from Kota Kinabalu. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Kota Kinabalu. More information can be found at Flights from Kudat to Sandakan. Flights to Sandakan are also available from Labuan; 8 flights a day depart from the airport.
Arriving at Sandakan
Should someone be collectiong you at Sandakan we would advise them to check Sandakan Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Sandakan.
When you arrive at Sandakan keep in mind that the time zone is not the same as Kota Kinabalu. Sandakan is GMT -8.0 compared to GMT +8.0 at Kota Kinabalu.
On leaving Sandakan Airport airport you will discover getting to your destination to be fairly easy. Sandakan Airport is situated around 6 miles (10 kilometers) from the center of Sandakan where a lot people will be heading. With a population of around 392,300 you will find plenty of hostels and hotel if you require accommodation in Sandakan.
