Flying from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your PEN to SDK flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport. Many passengers pass through Kota Kinabalu International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Right now, £31 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £67. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from PEN to SDK, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PEN to SDK.
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Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
69.54% of flights that depart Penang International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central George Town to Penang International Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near PEN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Consider booking a hotel close to SDK if you're taking a late Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Set yourself up with a Sandakan Airport rental car from top providers like Hertz or Avis. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Sandakan and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sandakan Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to central Sandakan
Sandakan Airport is approximately 4 miles from the centre of Sandakan. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sandakan in February.
Book your flight from Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport for May if you want to go to Sandakan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEN to SDK in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen Sandakan. Around 140 miles away to the west, its top attractions include DREAM, Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi.
Tawau is another favourite destination in Malaysia and is around 110 miles south of Sandakan. No trip is complete without dropping by Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..