There are 5 ways to get from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane TWU - SDK
1h 8mRM 364–614Drive 304.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK)car 304.9 km
4h 6mRM 51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Stesen Bas Express Tawau to Stesen Bas Sandakanbus
6h 30mRM 65–199Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tawau to Sandakan-SDK304.9 km
4h 6mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK)taxi 304.9 km
4h 6mRM 500–600
Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK) is to drive which costs RM 50 - RM 75 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK) is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs RM 360 - RM 650.
No, there is no direct bus from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK). However, there are services departing from Stesen Bas Express Tawau and arriving at Stesen Bas Sandakan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Tawau and Sandakan Airport (SDK) is 207 km. The road distance is 304.9 km.
The best way to get from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs RM 65 - RM 200.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK), including transfers.
Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK) bus services, operated by Sida Express, depart from Stesen Bas Express Tawau station.
The best way to get from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK) is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs RM 360 - RM 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 65 - RM 200 and takes 6h 30m.
Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK) bus services, operated by Sida Express, arrive at Stesen Bas Sandakan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK) is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Tawau to Sandakan Airport (SDK).
What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Sandakan Airport (SDK), Malaysia?
MASwings flies from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) once daily. Alternatively, Sida Express operates a bus from Stesen Bas Express Tawau to Stesen Bas Sandakan twice daily. Tickets cost RM 45–180 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Tawau Airport to Sandakan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–1,200
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Stesen Bas Express Tawau to Stesen Bas Sandakan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–180
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tawau to Sandakan-SDK
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–600
Pertubuhan Pemandu & Pengusaha Teksi
- Phone
- +60 89-776 475
Teksi Tawau
- Phone
- +60 19-537 4108
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