Which airlines fly to Sandakan?

There may be other airlines that fly to Sandakan from United Kingdom, but the most popular among our users is Malaysia Airlines. That airline should offer flights to Sandakan on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in United Kingdom.

Malaysia Airlines Flights to Sandakan

6 Malaysia Airlines flights head to Sandakan on average each week. Most will be flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan, the most popular route that Malaysia Airlines operates to Sandakan. Prices vary based on when and where you fly from - the cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight to Sandakan found in the past 3 days on momondo was £918, departing from London Heathrow. Malaysia Airlines is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 7.3/10 by 320 of our users.

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21:00 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

38h 40m3 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

20:05 - 18:25SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

54h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

£599Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

21:10 - 09:10LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

28h 00m2 stops Shenzhen Kuala Lumpur Intl

20:05 - 20:30SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

32h 25m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Shenzhen

£658Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

13:55 - 11:25LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

37h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

19:20 - 06:40SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

43h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£726Multiple Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

21:25 - 11:25LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

30h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

19:20 - 15:25SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

28h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

£769Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 23 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar

10:25 - 11:25LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

17h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

12:10 - 05:35SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

25h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

£784Malaysia Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

13:55 - 11:25LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

37h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

19:20 - 06:40SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

43h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£794Multiple Airlines

Tue, 23 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar

08:25 - 17:45LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

25h 20m3 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl Kota Kinabalu

19:05 - 19:10SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

32h 05m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Shenzhen

£800Multiple Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

09:30 - 11:25LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

41h 55m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

12:10 - 06:35SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

26h 25m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Manama Bahrain Intl

£800Multiple Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

09:30 - 11:25LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

41h 55m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

12:10 - 06:35SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

26h 25m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Manama Bahrain Intl

£812Multiple Airlines

Tue, 23 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar

21:25 - 09:10LHR London Heathrow-SDK Sandakan

27h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

20:05 - 15:25SDK Sandakan-LHR London Heathrow

27h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

£827Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

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LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Mon 16/11

21:00-19:40

3 stops38h 40m

Sandakan

Mon 23/11

20:05-18:25

2 stops54h 20m

£599

LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Mon 16/11

21:10-09:10

2 stops28h 00m

Sandakan

Mon 23/11

20:05-20:30

2 stops32h 25m

£658

LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

13:55-11:25

2 stops37h 30m

Sandakan

Fri 20/11

19:20-06:40

2 stops43h 20m

£726

LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Tue 23/2

21:25-11:25

1 stop30h 00m

Sandakan

Sat 6/3

19:20-15:25

1 stop28h 05m

£769

Fastest return journey

LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

10:25-11:25

1 stop17h 00m

Sandakan

Fri 20/11

12:10-05:35

1 stop25h 25m

£784

LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Tue 23/2

13:55-11:25

2 stops37h 30m

Sandakan

Sat 6/3

19:20-06:40

2 stops43h 20m

£794

LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

08:25-17:45

3 stops25h 20m

Sandakan

Fri 20/11

19:05-19:10

2 stops32h 05m

£800

LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

09:30-11:25

3 stops41h 55m

Sandakan

Fri 20/11

12:10-06:35

3 stops26h 25m

£800

LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Tue 23/2

09:30-11:25

3 stops41h 55m

Sandakan

Sat 6/3

12:10-06:35

3 stops26h 25m

£812

LondonSandakan

LHR London Heathrow - SDK Sandakan

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Mon 16/11

21:25-09:10

1 stop27h 45m

Sandakan

Mon 23/11

20:05-15:25

1 stop27h 20m

£827

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How long does it take to fly to Sandakan?

On average, it takes 30h to fly from United Kingdom to Sandakan if you fly out of London Heathrow (the most popular airport in United Kingdom) and into Sandakan (the most popular airport in Sandakan). If you’re flying out of Manchester and into Sandakan, then the flight time is around .

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Best One-Way Price	£425
Best Round-Trip Price	£599
Fastest flight time	42h 30m

The best one-way flight price to Sandakan from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £425 (London Heathrow to Sandakan).

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The best return flight price to Sandakan from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £599 (London Heathrow to Sandakan).

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The fastest flight to Sandakan from United Kingdom takes 42h 30m (London Heathrow to Sandakan).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sandakan

Is there an alternative airport near Sandakan?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Sandakan is possible. If you are planning a flight to Sandakan, consider booking flights to Lahad Datu Airport (58 mi from Sandakan city centre).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sandakan Airport?

Prices for flights to Sandakan Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sandakan Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights to Sandakan Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sandakan Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Sandakan Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sandakan Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sandakan Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sandakan Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Sandakan?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Sandakan.

Can I find flights to Sandakan with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Sandakan with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Sandakan?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Sandakan, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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