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There are 2 ways to get from Phuket to Sandakan by plane or ferry

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Fly from Phuket International Airport
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1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane HKT - SDK
9h 35m
RM 513–1,543
Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane KBV - SDK
12h 13m
RM 700–1,941

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

39Weekly Planes

7h 32mAverage Duration

RM 488Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,245.6 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Sandakan, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) every 4 hours.

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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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