Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your HKT to SDK flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport. Many travellers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport when flying between HKT and SDK.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)
At the moment, Rs21,737 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs55,420. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from HKT to SDK, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Phuket International Airport, data shows 65.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it takes about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near HKT? If you've booked an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sandakan Airport (SDK)
If you're landing on a late Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near SDK:
Secure yourself a Sandakan Airport rental car from popular outlets like Hertz or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Sandakan and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Reserving your vehicle from Sandakan Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to central Sandakan
From Sandakan Airport, Sandakan is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Sandakan in February.
When reserving your flight from Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Sandakan, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HKT to SDK around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sandakan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres west of Sandakan, a visit to Kota Kinabalu will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like DREAM, Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Malaysia, head for Tawau, about 177 kilometres south of Sandakan. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are key reasons to visit.
