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Flights from Penang to Sandakan

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Discover the cheapest flights from Penang to Sandakan
Sun 22 Nov
AK
AKDirect
PEN - SDK
-14 %
88£
76£
Prime price per passenger
Fri 18 Dec
AK
AKDirect
PEN - SDK
115£
111£
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Penang to Sandakan

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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week: 16 Nov - 22 Nov
Flights from just £82
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£113
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OctoberNovemberDecember
Flight Duration14 h and 5 mFlights between Penang and Sandakan take, on average, 14 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£76Cheapest price for a flight between Penang and Sandakan found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportPenang International AirportWhen flying from Penang to Sandakan
Destination airportSandakan AirportFor the route from Penang to Sandakan
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Penang to Sandakan
One-way average Price£95The average price for a flight Penang - Sandakan at Opodo is £95, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Sandakan when departing from Penang
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 5.47 MYR
1 MYR = 0.18 GBP
Last checked on Sat 31/10
Distance: 1,228 mi
Penang airports
Penang International Airport (PEN)How far from city centre: 5 mi
Sandakan airports

Book your Penang to Sandakan flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Penang to Sandakan (Malaysia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £76, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Penang to Sandakan takes roughly 4 hours, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Penang–Sandakan route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Penang International Airport (PEN)

The weather in Sandakan

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sandakan, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 33ºC
  • Lows: down to 23ºC
  • Hottest month: May
  • Coldest month: September
  • Driest month: April
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Penang to Sandakan

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Penang to Sandakan:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sandakan. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Penang to Sandakan

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Penang to Sandakan?
When you fly from Penang to Sandakan the average price is £95. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Penang to Sandakan at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Penang to Sandakan is 76 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Penang to Sandakan?
The most popular months to book a flight from Penang to Sandakan are October, December and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Penang to Sandakan?
The best time of the year to go to Sandakan when flying from Penang depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Sandakan from Penang in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, December, October and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Penang - Sandakan.
How long does the flight take to go from Penang to Sandakan?
The total flight time between Penang and Sandakan is of around 14 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,227.52 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which are the airlines with flights from Penang to Sandakan?

Air Asia

  • Malaysia Airlines

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