Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan takes around 2.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan is 1847 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Bangkok, Denpasar, Penang, Langkawi, Jakarta, Manila, Phuket City, Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, Chiang Mai, Cairo, Siem Reap, Doha, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Phnom Penh, Dubai, Hanoi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, Kuching, Manila, Hong Kong, Denpasar, Siem Reap, Penang, Miri, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sibu, Langkawi, Los Angeles, Taipei, Osaka, Phuket City, Labuan Bajo, Bangkok, New York, Shanghai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

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Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

Question 8

What airports are near Sandakan?

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The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Singapore Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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Traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah

Question 15

How many airports are there near Sandakan?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sandakan. The main one is Sandakan and other nearby airports include Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sandakan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sandakan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$49
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$51
Cheapest round-trip	$94
Average round-trip	$121
Nonstop flights in June	$51 – $344

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
AirAsia	2	2	3	2	3	1	3
Malaysia Airlines	1	2	2	2	1	---	1
Firefly	---	1	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
AirAsia	2	2	3	2	3	2	3
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	2	1	2	1
Firefly	---	---	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
AirAsia	2	2	3	2	3	2	3
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	2	1	2	1
Firefly	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 16.06	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06
AirAsia	2	2	3	2	3	2	3
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	2	1	2	1
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
Singapore Airlines	SIA	SQ	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	24°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	29°C	24°C
April	30°C	24°C
May	30°C	25°C
June	30°C	25°C
July	30°C	24°C
August	30°C	24°C
September	30°C	24°C
October	30°C	24°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C