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There are 2 ways to get from Hong Kong to Sandakan by plane or train

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Fly from Hong Kong International Airport
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1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane HKG - SDK
7h 57m
RM 444–1,298
Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane CAN - SDK
11h 44m
RM 496–1,488

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

22Weekly Planes

8h 16mAverage Duration

RM 370Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,923.2 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Hong Kong and Sandakan, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 3 times a day.

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Sandakan, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Sandakan formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the capital of the Sandakan District in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located on the Sandakan Peninsula and east coast of the state in the administrative centre of Sandakan Division and was the former capital of British North Borneo. In 2010, the city had an estimated population of 157,330 while the overall municipal area had a total population of 396,290. The population of the municipal area had increased to 439,050 by the 2020 Census.

Places to stay in Sandakan

Sabah Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Hotel Sandakan(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

The Elopura Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

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