Cheap Flights Phuket – Sandakan from £87

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Phuket (HKT) to Sandakan (SDK)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Malaysia Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £87 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HKT to SDK on Mon, Mar 30), while Malaysia Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £143 departing on Fri, Apr 24 and returning on Fri, May 1.

• Which airlines offer flights from Phuket to Sandakan?

  At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Phuket to Sandakan, including: Malaysia Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Phuket to Sandakan?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Phuket 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.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Phuket to Sandakan?

  To find best deals on flights from Phuket 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 Mon, Mar 30, with one-way flights priced at just £87.
  · 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 January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Phuket to Sandakan to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Phuket to Sandakan is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Phuket to Sandakan?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Phuket to Sandakan on March 26, 2026 with Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting at £76.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Sandakan from Phuket?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sandakan, with Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport (HKT-SDK) is by far the most common option on this route: Sandakan Airport (SDK).

• What is the time difference between Phuket and Sandakan?

  The time difference between Sandakan and Phuket is 1h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Phuket to Sandakan?

  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.