There is 1 way to get from Ko Samui to Sandakan by plane
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Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Sandakan is to fly which costs RM 750 - RM 2400 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Sandakan is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs RM 750 - RM 2400.
The distance between Ko Samui and Sandakan is 2060 km.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Ko Samui to Sandakan, including transfers.
Sandakan is 1h ahead of Ko Samui. It is currently 11:27 AM in Ko Samui and 12:27 PM in Sandakan.
There are 217+ hotels available in Sandakan.
What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Sandakan, Malaysia?
Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) every 4 hours.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Sandakan Airport via Krabi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–2,200
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Sandakan Airport via Don Muang, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 850–2,600
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Sandakan Airport via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 750–2,400
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