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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 €21 and round-trip from €39. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 20:20
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 21:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        BKI 09:50
        50m
        Direct
        SDK 10:40
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        €39 €52
        25% off
        25% off
        €52 €39
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:30
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 13:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
        €39 €52
        25% off
        25% off
        €52 €39
      • SDK 20:20
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 21:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia
        BKI 19:05
        50m
        Direct
        SDK 19:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        €41 €52
        21% off
        21% off
        €52 €41
      • SDK 15:20
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:05
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 5 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:30
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 13:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Oct 8 | AirAsia
        €41
        21% off
        €52 €41
      • SDK 20:20
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 21:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        BKI 16:20
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 17:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        €41
        21% off
        €52 €41
      • SDK 15:20
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:05
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 30 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:30
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 13:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Oct 7 | AirAsia
        €42
        19% off
        €52 €42
      • SDK 13:40
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 14:25
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia
        BKI 09:15
        50m
        Direct
        SDK 10:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Oct 8 | AirAsia
        €42
        19% off
        €52 €42
      • SDK 15:20
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:05
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 7 | AirAsia
        BKI 09:15
        50m
        Direct
        SDK 10:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Oct 10 | AirAsia
        €42
        19% off
        €52 €42
      • SDK 20:20
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 21:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        BKI 06:25
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 07:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        €42
        19% off
        €52 €42
      • SDK 15:15
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        BKI 16:20
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 17:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        €42
        19% off
        €52 €42
      • SDK 13:40
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 14:25
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 9 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:30
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 13:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 11 | AirAsia
        €42
        19% off
        €52 €42
      • SDK 15:20
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:05
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:30
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 13:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Oct 20 | AirAsia
        €42
        19% off
        €52 €42
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SDK 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 15:20
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:05
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia
        €21 €27
        22% off
        22% off
        €27 €21
      • SDK 15:20
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:05
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 7 | AirAsia
        €21 €27
        22% off
        22% off
        €27 €21
      • SDK 07:55
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 5 | AirAsia
        €21 €27
        22% off
        22% off
        €27 €21
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 12 | AirAsia
        €21
        22% off
        €27 €21
      • SDK 13:40
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 14:25
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 15 | AirAsia
        €21
        22% off
        €27 €21
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
        €21
        22% off
        €27 €21
      • SDK 15:20
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:05
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia
        €21
        22% off
        €27 €21
      • SDK 20:20
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 21:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        €21
        22% off
        €27 €21
      • SDK 07:55
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 29 | AirAsia
        €21
        22% off
        €27 €21
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 2 | AirAsia
        €22
        19% off
        €27 €22
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 30 | AirAsia
        €22
        19% off
        €27 €22
      • SDK 20:20
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 21:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        €22
        19% off
        €27 €22
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 18 | 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 data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of €15. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach €36.

€36
€26
€15
€5
    Cheapest
  • €36
    Sep
  • €23
    Oct
  • €18
    Nov
  • €16
    Dec
  • €15
    Jan
  • €19
    Feb
  • €18
    Mar
  • €25
    Apr
  • €32
    May
  • €34
    Jun
  • €29
    Jul
  • €27
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of €36. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €81.

€81
€59
€36
€14
    Cheapest
  • €81
    Sep
  • €64
    Oct
  • €43
    Nov
  • €45
    Dec
  • €36
    Jan
  • €53
    Feb
  • €62
    Mar
  • €68
    Apr
  • €75
    May
  • €78
    Jun
  • €65
    Jul
  • €62
    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 departure day from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€38
€35
€32
€29
    Cheapest
  • €34
    Mon
  • €33
    Tue
  • €32
    Wed
  • €34
    Thu
  • €38
    Fri
  • €35
    Sat
  • €34
    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 €21) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From €21
AirBorneo
From €59
Malaysia Airlines
From €126
China Eastern Airlines
From €407

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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. AK6497

    Sandakan Airport

    15:15

    SDK

    45m

    16:00

    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. AK6493

    Sandakan Airport

    07:55

    SDK

    45m

    08:40

    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 distance222.7km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€21
Cheapest return ticket price€39

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 33 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 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 €46 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 2154 flights per month.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) operate direct flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 32 minutes, and around 5 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 €98. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 18 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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