What is the cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Brisbane is to fly and train which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 17h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandakan to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Brisbane is to fly which takes 16h 52m and costs $550 - $2,100.

How far is it from Sandakan to Brisbane?

The distance between Sandakan and Brisbane is 5308 km.

How long does it take to get from Sandakan to Brisbane?

It takes approximately 16h 52m to get from Sandakan to Brisbane, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sandakan and Brisbane?

Brisbane is 2h ahead of Sandakan. It is currently 6:48 PM in Sandakan and 8:48 PM in Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2529+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Sandakan to Brisbane - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SDK - BNE
16h 52m
$578–2,036
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
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1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SDK - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
17h 57m
$511–1,339

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

17Weekly Planes

19h 12mAverage Duration

$557Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,308.2 km
Duration: 16h 52m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Virgin Australia fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) twice daily.

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