Travelling from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
Sandakan (the location of Sandakan Airport) and Kuala Lumpur share the same timezone — UTC+8.
The busiest route is from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Take your pick of 112 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SDK to KUL is the 10:10 AirAsia service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 21:30 with AirAsia.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from SDK to Kuala Lumpur. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can catch a direct flight from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Start your journey at SDK and land at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Look out for promotions from AirAsia. This airline has direct flights from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
You won't need a visa or passport to fly within Malaysia. You will need a valid identity document however, like a driver's licence or an ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've booked your cheap tickets from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
SDK is approximately 6 kilometres from central Sandakan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur is R 492. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,032. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SDK to Kuala Lumpur by booking at least 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 4 hours and 29 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near KUL:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Once your flight from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 27 minutes by car. Central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near SZB. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from SDK to Kuala Lumpur at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur. August is the most popular month to travel to Kuala Lumpur. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from SDK to Kuala Lumpur in January when temperatures average between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kuala Lumpur
After locking in your flight from Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower Mini Zoo are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Kuala Lumpur itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at KLCC Park.
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