There are 3 ways to get from Sandakan to Tuaran by plane, bus or car
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Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
The flight time between Sandakan (SDK) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is around 1h and covers a distance of around 222 km. This includes an average layover time of around 4 min. Services are operated by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. Typically 40 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Tuaran is 03 88810200.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Tuaran is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Tuaran is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 03 88810200.
Last updated: 5 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Sandakan to Tuaran is to drive, which costs RM 50 - RM 80 and takes 3h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Sandakan to Tuaran is to fly which costs RM 150 - RM 490 and takes 1h 36m.
The distance between Sandakan and Tuaran is 213 km. The road distance is 306.3 km.
The best way to get from Sandakan to Tuaran without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs RM 100 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Sandakan to Tuaran, including transfers.
The best way to get from Sandakan to Tuaran is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs RM 150 - RM 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 100 - RM 120 and takes 7h 23m.
The quickest flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan to Tuaran is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Sandakan to Tuaran.
Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia offer flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
There are 12+ hotels available in Tuaran. Prices start at RM 500 per night.
- Distance: 212.5 km
- Duration: 1h 36m
What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Tuaran, Malaysia?
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Sandakan to Tuaran every 4 hours. Alternatively, Salam Bumimas Express operates a bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam twice daily. Tickets cost RM 43 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 50 - RM 350
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 130 - RM 1200
Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu via Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130 - RM 1200
- Phone
- +6 082 531 133
- bintangjayaexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 43
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Sandakan to Sandakan Airport is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs RM 25 - RM 30.