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Cheap Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
PAY
Destination airport IATA code
BKI
Number of flight options
1

Kota Kinabalu BKI Flight Information

Traveling From
Sandakan
Origin Airport IATA Code
PAY
Traveling To
Kota Kinabalu
Destination Airport IATA Code
BKI
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
Distance
222 km
Direct Flight Time
0 45
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?
Can’t wait to start exploring Kota Kinabalu? There are a few airlines flying nonstop between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI). AirAsia might be just the ticket but if not, Malaysia Airlines is another possibility.
How long is a direct flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
Expect to be in your seat for at least 40 minutes when jetting from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. But this trip of 140 miles generally takes about 48 minutes. In any case, there’ll be no stopovers, so you’ll have extra time to enjoy your getaway.
What are the best airports for Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights?
There are a couple of ways to travel from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Start planning your adventure with these frequently flown routes:

  • Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 50 flights per week
  • Sandakan Airport to Labuan Airport - 29 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
To get your time away off to the best start, have a look at AirAsia. While you’ll find a few quality airlines operating between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu, this carrier is a favourite among travellers. Alternatively, Malaysia Airlines might be just what you’re looking for. Also a firm favourite with flyers, it offers 130 flights on this route each month.
How many flights are there from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
Booking a trip from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is simple. With 7 daily flights to pick from, you can head off on your next big adventure any day of the year.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu  

Every day between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu, 6 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Firefly, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 0hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 222 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Over all it was a great experience!"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great place. Kids had a blast in the pool and water slides. Good breakfast spread as well."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2024

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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises."

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel overlooking the sea. The room we booked was huge, breakfast was good, the club room facilities were excellent which include almost everything. Staff were top notch also. Will definitely going back there again when visiting KK."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (525 reviews)
"Huge rooms and very comfortsble, with great views to the ocean. Check in , concierge, pool and retaurant staff were wonderful. Swimming pool was great. Would highly recomend."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2024

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast and WiFi. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (858 reviews)
"Great buffet breakfast. And access to executive lounge for free canapes and drinks at 5pm-7pm was amazing. Gym was ok nothing special"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2024

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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.