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Flights from London to Sandakan

Airlines operating flights from London to Sandakan

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from London to Sandakan, including Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Malaysia Airlines.

Find the cheapest flights from London to Sandakan within the next three months. Book one-way flights from AU$867 or return tickets from AU$1,446.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight details for London to Sandakan

The distance between London and Sandakan is about 11,368.64km. The most popular month to Sandakan is July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$867
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$1,446
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance11,368.64km
Popular airlineEtihad Airways

Find the best time to fly from London to Sandakan

The cheapest time for London to Sandakan flights: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one way flight prices from AU$591.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Sandakan (SDK)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Malaysia Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$867 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LHR to SDK on Fri, Jan 23), while Malaysia Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$1,446 departing on Wed, Jan 21 and returning on Sat, Jan 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Sandakan with the following airlines, including: Qatar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Sandakan is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Sandakan, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jan 23, with one-way flights priced at just AU$867.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Malaysia Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sandakan travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Sandakan is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Sandakan on November 27, 2025 with Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting at AU$1,009.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sandakan, with London Gatwick Airport to Sandakan Airport (LGW-SDK) is by far the most common option on this route: Sandakan Airport (SDK).
  • The time difference between Sandakan and London is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.