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There are 3 ways to get from Batam to Sandakan by plane or ferry

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Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport
best
1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BTH - SDK
6h 19m
RM 517–2,057
Ferry to Senai International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry
2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane JHB - SDK
9h 23m
RM 412–892
Ferry to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merahferry
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane SIN - SDK
8h 10m
RM 433–1,198

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

18Weekly Planes

6h 56mAverage Duration

RM 472Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Batam to Sandakan.

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Distance: 1,666.1 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Batam, Indonesia and Sandakan, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 3 times a day.

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Sandakan(opens in a new window), Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Sandakan formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the capital of the Sandakan District in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located on the Sandakan Peninsula and east coast of the state in the administrative centre of Sandakan Division and was the former capital of British North Borneo. In 2010, the city had an estimated population of 157,330 while the overall municipal area had a total population of 396,290. The population of the municipal area had increased to 439,050 by the 2020 Census.

Things to do in Sandakan

Sandakan Memorial Park(Opens in a new window)

The Sandakan Memorial Park (Malay: Taman Peringatan Sandakan) is a memorial site built in the former grounds of the former Sandakan camp in the Malaysian state of Sabah. The site is dedicated as a memory for all prisoners in the camp who died during the Sandakan Death Marches, and to those died during a march to Ranau. It is also recognises the suffering and sacrifice of the native population.

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre(Opens in a new window)

The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is a wildlife conservation and research centre for improving animal welfare and rehabilitation of the Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus). It also aims to raise public awareness about the plight of the sun bears and to raise conservation awareness about this species.

Chartered Company Monument(Opens in a new window)

The Chartered Company Monument (Malay: Tugu Syarikat Berkanun) is a monument in the town of Sandakan in Sabah, Malaysia dedicated to the British servicemen or employees who were killed at the end of the 19th century. The monument was built by the British North Borneo Company and part of the Sandakan Heritage Trails, a trail which connects the historic sights of Sandakan.

Sandakan War Monument(Opens in a new window)

The Sandakan War Monument (Malay: Tugu Peringatan Perang Sandakan) is a monument established by the British located in the town of Sandakan to commemorates the town citizens who lost their lives during the Second World War. The monument is part of the Sandakan Heritage Trails, a "Heritage Trail" which connects every historic sights of Sandakan.

Places to stay in Sandakan

RM 415

Sabah Hotel Sandakan(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

RM 341

Ormond Sandakan(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

RM 240

The Elopura Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

RM 137

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

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