Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Sandakan, MY 🇲🇾 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
WBKS
IATA
SDK
Elevation
46 ft
Region
MY-12
Local Time
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GPS Code: WBKS
Local Code: Not available
Location: 5.9009° N, 118.058998° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Sandakan Airport (SDK) offers 7 flight routes operated by 5 airlines. Major carriers include AirAsia, Firefly, MASwings and others. Popular destinations from Sandakan include Kuala Lumpur Int'l, Kota Kinabalu Int'l, Lahad Datu and Tawau.
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Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Kuala Lumpur Int'l (KUL) new
- Tawau (TWU) new
- Kota Kinabalu Int'l (BKI) new
- Lahad Datu (LDU) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Sandakan AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AirAsia
AXM
/ AK
|
2 | 12 | 2 | Jul 28, 2025 |
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Firefly
FFM
/ FY
|
1 | 9 | 1 | Jan 19, 2026 |
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MASwings
MWG
/ MY
|
2 | 8 | 2 | Jan 19, 2026 |
Malindo Air
MXD
/ OD
|
1 | 6 | 1 | Jan 19, 2026 |
Malaysia Airlines
MAS
/ MH
|
1 | 3 | 1 | Jul 28, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08/26 |
8202 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 123.2 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 121.05 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Airport taxis operate on a fixed-price coupon system. Passengers purchase a coupon from the official taxi counter inside the arrivals hall before proceeding to the taxi stand. Ride-hailing services like Grab are also widely available and are a popular, often more affordable, alternative.
Rental Cars
Several car rental companies, including both local and international brands like Hertz and Avis, have counters located in the arrivals hall. It is highly recommended to book a vehicle in advance, especially during peak travel seasons, to ensure availability and secure better rates.
Public Transportation
There are no direct public bus services operating from the Sandakan Airport terminal. The most convenient and practical options for reaching the city center or other destinations are by taxi, ride-hailing service, or a rental car. Catching a local bus would require walking to the main road outside the airport grounds, which is not recommended for travelers with luggage.
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