How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan?

Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan will take you 18h 40m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Sandakan is about 7073 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan round-trip?

Malaysia Airlines, at £643, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan.. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan for 19% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sandakan ranges from 110.0 - 450.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 450.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Sandakan when rainfall is around 110.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sandakan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 43% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan?

The best pricing can be found in the month of June. Prices to Sandakan from London Heathrow Airport average £834. You can even find prices in June for less than £834, as users have found deals to Sandakan from as low as £667. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sandakan from London Heathrow Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 27%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to SDK?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sandakan from London Heathrow?

Most people fly into Sandakan (SDK) if they book a flight to Sandakan from London Heathrow. On average, Sandakan has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 1 airline. Sandakan is conveniently located just 5.8 mi from Sandakan’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Sandakan that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Sandakan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Sandakan?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Sandakan.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Sandakan?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Sandakan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

£413+ Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Sandakan

Round-trip from	£960
One-way from	£413
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£803

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1/3-3/3
4 total stops
50h 55m total
London to Sandakan

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28h 00m total
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Sandakan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Sandakan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Fri 10/1021:30LHR - SDK

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1021:45SDK - LHR

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£2,710

Fri 10/1006:30LHR - SDK

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1021:45SDK - LHR

1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£4,919

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Sun 1/308:35LHR - SDK

2 stops20h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 3/313:50SDK - LHR

2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9£960

Sun 1/310:25LHR - SDK

1 stop18h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 3/313:50SDK - LHR

1 stop23h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/9£970

Fri 10/1021:30LHR - SDK

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1021:45SDK - LHR

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£2,710

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Fri 10/1021:30LHR - SDK

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1021:45SDK - LHR

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£2,710

Fri 10/1006:30LHR - SDK

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1021:45SDK - LHR

1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£4,919

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Sat 31/109:15LHR - SDK

3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£413

Sat 4/1014:45LHR - SDK

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£425

Sat 31/121:25LHR - SDK

1 stop31h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/9£484

Sat 4/1011:00LHR - SDK

1 stop19h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/9£862

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Sun 1/3

08:35-13:05

2 stops20h 30m

Sandakan

Tue 3/3

13:50-12:15

2 stops30h 25m

£960

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

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London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

10:25-13:05

1 stop18h 40m

Sandakan

Tue 3/3

13:50-05:35

1 stop23h 45m

£970

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 10/10

21:30-12:25

2 stops31h 55m

Sandakan

Fri 24/10

21:45-16:35

1 stop25h 50m

£2,710

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

09:15-21:15

3 stops28h 00m

£413

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

14:45-13:25

2 stops39h 40m

£425

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

21:25-13:05

1 stop31h 40m

£484

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

11:00-13:25

1 stop19h 25m

£862

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7.3

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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7.3

Good

278 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Sandakan from London Heathrow?
Most people fly into Sandakan (SDK) if they book a flight to Sandakan from London Heathrow. On average, Sandakan has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 1 airline. Sandakan is conveniently located just 5.8 mi from Sandakan’s city center.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan?
Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan will take you 18h 40m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Sandakan is about 7073 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan round-trip?
Malaysia Airlines, at £643, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan.. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan for 19% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Sandakan that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Sandakan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Sandakan?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Sandakan.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Sandakan?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Sandakan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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