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Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 83 and round-trip from AED 164. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 6:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        BKI 8:00 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 8:45 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
        AED 164 AED 227
        28% off
        28% off
        AED 227 AED 164
      • SDK 11:25 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 12:10 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
        BKI 5:00 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 5:45 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        AED 164 AED 227
        28% off
        28% off
        AED 227 AED 164
      • SDK 1:50 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:35 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:40 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 1:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        AED 164 AED 227
        28% off
        28% off
        AED 227 AED 164
      • SDK 8:10 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:55 AM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        BKI 3:00 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 3:45 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        AED 165
        27% off
        AED 227 AED 165
      • SDK 9:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        BKI 8:00 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 8:45 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
        AED 165
        27% off
        AED 227 AED 165
      • SDK 7:55 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:40 AM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:40 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 1:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
        AED 165
        27% off
        AED 227 AED 165
      • SDK 9:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:00 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 7:45 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
        AED 165
        27% off
        AED 227 AED 165
      • SDK 6:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:15 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 11:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        AED 165
        27% off
        AED 227 AED 165
      • SDK 8:10 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:55 AM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:00 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 7:45 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        AED 165
        27% off
        AED 227 AED 165
      • SDK 9:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:00 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 7:45 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        AED 165
        27% off
        AED 227 AED 165
      • SDK 6:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:15 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 11:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        AED 165
        27% off
        AED 227 AED 165
      • SDK 1:50 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:35 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        BKI 7:00 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        SDK 7:45 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia
        AED 165
        27% off
        AED 227 AED 165
      • SDK 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        BKI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SDK 4:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 6:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        AED 83 AED 122
        32% off
        32% off
        AED 122 AED 83
      • SDK 6:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia
        AED 85 AED 122
        30% off
        30% off
        AED 122 AED 85
      • SDK 8:10 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:55 AM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
        AED 85 AED 122
        30% off
        30% off
        AED 122 AED 85
      • SDK 1:50 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:35 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
        AED 85
        30% off
        AED 122 AED 85
      • SDK 6:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 1 | AirAsia
        AED 85
        30% off
        AED 122 AED 85
      • SDK 6:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
        AED 88
        28% off
        AED 122 AED 88
      • SDK 9:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
        AED 88
        28% off
        AED 122 AED 88
      • SDK 4:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 4:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        AED 89
        27% off
        AED 122 AED 89
      • SDK 9:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
        AED 89
        27% off
        AED 122 AED 89
      • SDK 6:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        AED 89
        27% off
        AED 122 AED 89
      • SDK 8:10 AM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:55 AM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        AED 89
        27% off
        AED 122 AED 89
      • SDK 6:10 PM
        45m
        Nonstop
        BKI 6:55 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        AED 89
        27% off
        AED 122 AED 89
      • SDK 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of AED 60. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AED 143.

AED 143
AED 102
AED 60
AED 19
    Cheapest
  • AED 102
    Oct
  • AED 73
    Nov
  • AED 67
    Dec
  • AED 60
    Jan
  • AED 81
    Feb
  • AED 75
    Mar
  • AED 104
    Apr
  • AED 132
    May
  • AED 143
    Jun
  • AED 122
    Jul
  • AED 114
    Aug
  • AED 97
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with an average price of AED 153. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AED 329.

AED 329
AED 241
AED 153
AED 65
    Cheapest
  • AED 265
    Oct
  • AED 180
    Nov
  • AED 191
    Dec
  • AED 153
    Jan
  • AED 223
    Feb
  • AED 263
    Mar
  • AED 286
    Apr
  • AED 318
    May
  • AED 329
    Jun
  • AED 276
    Jul
  • AED 262
    Aug
  • AED 239
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AED 158
AED 146
AED 133
AED 121
    Cheapest
  • AED 136
    Mon
  • AED 137
    Tue
  • AED 133
    Wed
  • AED 138
    Thu
  • AED 158
    Fri
  • AED 140
    Sat
  • AED 142
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is AirAsia (from AED 83) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From AED 83
AirBorneo
From AED 355
Malaysia Airlines
From AED 550
Firefly Airline
From AED 984

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What is the flight schedule from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK6495

    Sandakan Airport

    5:30 PM

    SDK

    50m

    6:20 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AK6491

    Sandakan Airport

    1:35 PM

    SDK

    45m

    2:20 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK6497

    Sandakan Airport

    3:15 PM

    SDK

    45m

    4:00 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK6487

    Sandakan Airport

    10:30 AM

    SDK

    50m

    11:20 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK6493

    Sandakan Airport

    7:55 AM

    SDK

    45m

    8:40 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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About Sandakan Airport and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

Learn about Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 222.7 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AED 83
Cheapest return ticket price AED 164

FAQs for Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

    Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport takes about 32 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport departs at 07:55, and the last departs at 17:50, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 178 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 07:55 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 21:10 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 22:00.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 2154 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport currently start from AED 83, and round-trip fares start from AED 164. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Fri, Nov 13; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) operate direct flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 31 minutes, and around 34 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is AED 383. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from AED 83. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport operates around 34 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia). Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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