Travelling from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 288 Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 07:35 AirAsia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 17:55 with AirAsia.
To ensure you get on your SDK to BKI flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AirAsia has direct flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Kota Kinabalu — and maybe even more of Malaysia if time allows.
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Firefly is the most punctual carrier operating SDK to BKI flights. An impressive 80.0% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SDK and BKI:
Tawau Airport
Lahad Datu Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is ₹ 2,421. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 4,898. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SDK to BKI.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SDK to BKI.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Handy information about Sandakan Airport (SDK)
74.17% of flights that leave from Sandakan Airport land at their destination on time.
Sandakan Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Sandakan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SDK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Consider staying in a hotel near BKI if you're catching a late Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car and discover Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kota Kinabalu International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kota Kinabalu in February.
Lock in your flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you want to visit Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SDK to BKI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
If you're eager to discover another corner of Malaysia, head for Tawau, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are key highlights.
