What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Sandakan?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Sandakan is to fly and drive which costs RM 500 - RM 1100 and takes 16h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Sandakan?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Sandakan is to fly which takes 12h 16m and costs RM 750 - RM 2900.

How far is it from Perth to Sandakan?

The distance between Perth and Sandakan is 4240 km.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Sandakan?

It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Perth to Sandakan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 218+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Perth to Sandakan - 2 ways to travel via plane, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Perth to Sandakan by plane or car

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Fly to Sandakan Airport
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane PER - SDK
12h 16m
RM 786–2,845
Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PER - BKI
2. Drive from Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKI to Sandakancar
16h 10m
RM 507–1,095

Perth Airport (PER) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

49Weekly Planes

12h 4mAverage Duration

RM 795Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Perth to Sandakan.

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Distance: 4,240.2 km
Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Sandakan, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Malindo Airways fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) every 4 hours.

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