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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 € 19 and round-trip from € 38. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 8 | AirAsia
        BKI 14:10
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 14:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Oct 14 | AirAsia
        € 38 € 49
        22% off
        22% off
        € 49 € 38
      • SDK 07:55
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Sep 28 | AirAsia
        BKI 14:10
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 14:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia
        € 39 € 49
        20% off
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 21 | AirAsia
        BKI 06:25
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 07:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
        € 39 € 49
        20% off
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 13:40
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 14:25
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
        BKI 09:50
        50m
        Direct
        SDK 10:40
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
        € 39
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 07:55
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 25 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:30
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 13:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia
        € 39
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 07:55
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 23 | AirAsia
        BKI 14:10
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 14:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Sep 29 | AirAsia
        € 39
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 15:20
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:05
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | AirAsia
        BKI 14:10
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 14:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Sep 30 | AirAsia
        € 39
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 29 | AirAsia
        BKI 09:15
        50m
        Direct
        SDK 10:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Oct 2 | AirAsia
        € 39
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • 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 | Sat, Oct 3 | AirAsia
        € 39
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 13:40
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 14:25
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 27 | AirAsia
        BKI 06:45
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 07:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Sep 30 | AirAsia
        € 39
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 07:35
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:20
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia
        BKI 16:20
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 17:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
        € 39
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 10:30
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 11:20
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia
        BKI 16:40
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 17:25
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 4 | AirAsia
        € 39
        20% off
        € 49 € 39
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 5 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SDK 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 07:55
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 25 | AirAsia
        € 19 € 25
        24% off
        24% off
        € 25 € 19
      • SDK 07:55
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Sep 28 | AirAsia
        € 19 € 25
        24% off
        24% off
        € 25 € 19
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
        € 19 € 25
        24% off
        24% off
        € 25 € 19
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 23 | AirAsia
        € 20
        20% off
        € 25 € 20
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Sep 30 | AirAsia
        € 20
        20% off
        € 25 € 20
      • SDK 13:40
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 14:25
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 27 | AirAsia
        € 20
        20% off
        € 25 € 20
      • SDK 15:15
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia
        € 20
        20% off
        € 25 € 20
      • SDK 15:20
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 16:05
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia
        € 20
        20% off
        € 25 € 20
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 2 | AirAsia
        € 20
        20% off
        € 25 € 20
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 6 | AirAsia
        € 20
        20% off
        € 25 € 20
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 8 | AirAsia
        € 20
        20% off
        € 25 € 20
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | AirAsia
        € 20
        20% off
        € 25 € 20
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 5 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest 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, 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 € 14. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as € 34.

€ 34
€ 24
€ 14
€ 4
    Cheapest
  • € 29
    Aug
  • € 21
    Sep
  • € 23
    Oct
  • € 18
    Nov
  • € 16
    Dec
  • € 14
    Jan
  • € 19
    Feb
  • € 18
    Mar
  • € 25
    Apr
  • € 31
    May
  • € 34
    Jun
  • € 29
    Jul

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, August is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of € 22. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 77.

€ 77
€ 50
€ 22
0
  • € 22
    Aug
  • € 72
    Sep
  • € 63
    Oct
  • € 42
    Nov
  • € 45
    Dec
  • € 36
    Jan
  • € 53
    Feb
  • € 62
    Mar
  • € 67
    Apr
  • € 75
    May
  • € 77
    Jun
  • € 65
    Jul

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.

€ 38
€ 35
€ 32
€ 29
    Cheapest
  • € 34
    Mon
  • € 33
    Tue
  • € 32
    Wed
  • € 34
    Thu
  • € 38
    Fri
  • € 34
    Sat
  • € 33
    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 € 19) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From € 19
AirBorneo
From € 64
Malaysia Airlines
From € 89

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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
    Search
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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 222.7km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 19
Cheapest return ticket price € 38

FAQs for Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?

    It takes around 48 minutes to fly from Sandakan Airport (sdk) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport(bki).
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • Tickets cost around € 39 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 44 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 07:55 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 21:10 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 22:00.
    • 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.
  • The earliest flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departs at 07:55, and the last departs at 19:45, with about 6 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 26 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia). Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes about 32 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • 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 € 97. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • 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 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
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