Cheap Flights from Lahad Datu to Sandakan

Currently no airliners are offering direct flights from Lahad Datu to Sandakan. Should you wish to travel from Lahad Datu to Sandakan, 1 or more stops will be required.

Flight Routes

Do you need to get travel fast? You will find alternative routes from Lahad Datu to Sandakan that require 1 or more stops and in some instances the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. View the table below to see alternative route that are possible.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
1
510 Km (317 Miles)
4

Alternative routes to Sandakan

As a substitute, you will discover that Tawau also give flights to Sandakan which could be more fitting for you. Tawau has around 4 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Tawau is around 96 kilometers (60 miles) from Lahad Datu. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Lahad Datu. More information can be found at Flights from Tawau to Sandakan. Flights to Sandakan are also available from Tawau; 12 flights a day depart from the airport.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
Tawau > Sandakan
0
175 Km (109 Miles)
4
Tawau > Kota Kinabalu > Sandakan
1
490 Km (304 Miles)
12
1
3,645 Km (2,265 Miles)
8

Arriving at Sandakan

Should someone be collectiong you at Sandakan we would advise them to check Sandakan Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Sandakan.

The time zone at Sandakan is the same as Lahad Datu so there is no need to set your watch.

Sandakan city center is located about 10 km (6 miles) from Sandakan Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find a number of taxis and alternative transport at Sandakan Airport which will make you gurney into the city quite easy. With the number of inhabitants more than 392,300 you should find plenty of hostels and hotel if you are searching for accommodation.