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Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 87 and round-trip from AED 175. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 11:25
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 13:25
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        AED 175 AED 231
        24% off
        24% off
        AED 231 AED 175
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:40
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 13:25
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        AED 175 AED 231
        24% off
        24% off
        AED 231 AED 175
      • SDK 13:50
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 14:35
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
        BKI 06:45
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 07:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        AED 175 AED 231
        24% off
        24% off
        AED 231 AED 175
      • SDK 11:25
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:15
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 11:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        AED 178
        23% off
        AED 231 AED 178
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:15
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 11:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia
        AED 178
        23% off
        AED 231 AED 178
      • SDK 17:30
        50m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:20
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 1 | AirAsia
        BKI 14:05
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 14:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 7 | AirAsia
        AED 178
        23% off
        AED 231 AED 178
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:15
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 11:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
        AED 180
        22% off
        AED 231 AED 180
      • SDK 16:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 16:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        BKI 06:45
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 07:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia
        AED 180
        22% off
        AED 231 AED 180
      • SDK 07:55
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        BKI 20:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 20:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        AED 180
        22% off
        AED 231 AED 180
      • SDK 13:50
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 14:35
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:15
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 11:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
        AED 180
        22% off
        AED 231 AED 180
      • SDK 21:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 21:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
        BKI 20:00
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 20:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
        AED 180
        22% off
        AED 231 AED 180
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:15
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 11:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia
        AED 180
        22% off
        AED 231 AED 180
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SDK 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 07:55
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        AED 87 AED 117
        26% off
        26% off
        AED 117 AED 87
      • SDK 13:50
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 14:35
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        AED 90 AED 117
        23% off
        23% off
        AED 117 AED 90
      • SDK 16:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 16:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        AED 91 AED 117
        22% off
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 21:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 21:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        AED 91
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        AED 91
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 08:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 08:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        AED 91
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        AED 91
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 08:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 08:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        AED 91
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 21:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 21:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        AED 91
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 13:50
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 14:35
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia
        AED 91
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 08:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 08:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        AED 91
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 16:10
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 16:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
        AED 91
        22% off
        AED 117 AED 91
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of AED 60. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as AED 184.

AED 184
AED 122
AED 60
0
    Cheapest
  • AED 184
    Sep
  • AED 97
    Oct
  • AED 73
    Nov
  • AED 67
    Dec
  • AED 60
    Jan
  • AED 81
    Feb
  • AED 75
    Mar
  • AED 104
    Apr
  • AED 132
    May
  • AED 143
    Jun
  • AED 122
    Jul
  • AED 114
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of AED 153. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AED 396.

AED 396
AED 275
AED 153
AED 32
    Cheapest
  • AED 396
    Sep
  • AED 268
    Oct
  • AED 180
    Nov
  • AED 191
    Dec
  • AED 153
    Jan
  • AED 223
    Feb
  • AED 263
    Mar
  • AED 286
    Apr
  • AED 318
    May
  • AED 329
    Jun
  • AED 276
    Jul
  • AED 262
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AED 158
AED 146
AED 134
AED 122
    Cheapest
  • AED 139
    Mon
  • AED 137
    Tue
  • AED 134
    Wed
  • AED 140
    Thu
  • AED 158
    Fri
  • AED 142
    Sat
  • AED 141
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is AirAsia (from AED 85) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From AED 85
AirBorneo
From AED 285
Malaysia Airlines
From AED 448
Xiamen Airlines
From AED 1,821

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What is the flight schedule from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK6493

    Sandakan Airport

    07:55

    SDK

    45m

    08:40

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AK6491

    Sandakan Airport

    13:35

    SDK

    45m

    14:20

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK6497

    Sandakan Airport

    15:15

    SDK

    45m

    16:00

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK6495

    Sandakan Airport

    17:30

    SDK

    50m

    18:20

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK6487

    Sandakan Airport

    10:30

    SDK

    50m

    11:20

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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About Sandakan Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Learn about Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 222.7 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AED 87
Cheapest return ticket price AED 175

FAQs for Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes about 36 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departs at 07:55, and the last departs at 17:50, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 180 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 07:35 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 08:20.
  • The latest flight departs from Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 17:55 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 18:45.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 2154 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport currently start from AED 87, and round-trip fares start from AED 175. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) operate direct flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 35 minutes, and around 34 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is AED 383. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with one-way fares starting from AED 87. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 34 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia). Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Sandakan Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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