How to get fromSandakan to Thailandby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sandakan to Thailand by plane or train

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Fly to Don Mueang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane SDK - DMK
6h 48m
฿5,219–16,261
Fly to Alor Setar, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SDK - AOR
2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
10h 29m
฿4,300–18,502
Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane SDK - BKK
6h 50m
฿4,765–14,302
Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane SDK - CNX
7h 22m
฿7,225–21,262
Fly to Hat Yai
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane SDK - HDY
7h 39m
฿5,065–17,302

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

28Weekly Planes

7h 57mAverage Duration

฿5,179Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sandakan to Thailand.

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Distance: 2,143 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Thailand?

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) 4 times a day.

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Bangkok(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Thailand’s bustling capital is filled with historic monuments, ancient temples, great shopping and a fascinating culture. Pick up some fresh produce at the famous floating markets, explore the many wats (temples) that pepper the city, and kick back at a local cabaret show. Visit the majestic Grand Palace or the giant reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, stroll through colourful Chinatown, and explore the city’s many canals. Test your bargaining skills at Chatuchak Weekend Market, experience a traditional muay thai kickboxing match and soak up the heady energy of Khao San Road.

Things to do in Bangkok

Siam Amazing Park(Opens in a new window)

Siam Amazing Park, more commonly known as Siam Park City or Suansiam, is an amusement and water park located in the Khan Na Yao district of Bangkok, Thailand. It was founded in November 1980 and remains the oldest amusement and water park complex in Southeast Asia. Located near Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, it contains attractions such as Southeast Asia's first suspended looping coaster with five inversions, a large wave pool and seven-story slides.

Happy Land(Opens in a new window)

Happy Land was an amusement park in Thailand. It was located in Khwaeng Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok, on Nawamin Road (or Sukha Phiban 1 Road). It has been closed since 1977, and the area is now occupied by residential houses. Some of its rides were sold to Siam Park City.

Siam Park City Railway(Opens in a new window)

Siam Amazing Park Railway is a former miniature railway at Siam Park City in Bangkok.

Places to stay in Bangkok

Chillax Heritage Hotel Khaosan(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Villa De Khaosan by Chillax(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Riva Surya Bangkok(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Villa De Pranakorn(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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