There are 6 ways to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SDK - BKI
45 minRM 110–240Drive 323.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalucar 323.5 km
4h 6mRM 55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
7h 47mRM 90–261Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sandakan-SDK to Kota Kinabalu323.5 km
4h 6mFly to Lahad Datu Airport
- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane SDK - LDU
30 minRM 140–1,200Fly to Tawau Airport
- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane SDK - TWU
1h 7mRM 372–594
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah is to drive which costs RM 50 - RM 80 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah is to fly which takes 30 min and costs RM 140 - RM 1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah. However, there are services departing from Sandakan and arriving at Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Sabah is 222 km. The road distance is 323.5 km.
The best way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs RM 90 - RM 270.
It takes approximately 45 min to fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), including transfers and time at the airport.
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah bus services, operated by Sida Express, depart from Sandakan station.
The best way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah is to fly which takes 45 min and costs RM 110 - RM 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 90 - RM 270 and takes 7h 47m.
The quickest flight from Sandakan Airport Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah bus services, operated by Sida Express, arrive at Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam station.
What companies run services between Sandakan Airport (SDK), Malaysia and Sabah, Malaysia?
AirAsia flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sida Express operates a bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 40–200 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–240
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–1,200
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–1,400
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sandakan-SDK to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sabah.
AirAsia offers flights from Sandakan Airport Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport Airport.
There are 1171+ hotels available in Sabah.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Sabah. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.