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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan from £378

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SDK
15 Aug — 22 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Sandakan

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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 16 July 2026.

Sat 29/822:05
LHR
-
SDK
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/911:45
SDK
-
LHR
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£635
Wed 26/821:35
LHR
-
SDK
1 stop37h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 2/914:10
SDK
-
LHR
1 stop33h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/7£945
Sat 29/821:35
LHR
-
SDK
1 stop32h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 5/914:10
SDK
-
LHR
1 stop22h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/7£985
Wed 26/806:15
LHR
-
SDK
3 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/911:45
SDK
-
LHR
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£998
Thu 10/906:30
LHR
-
SDK
2 stops23h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/914:10
SDK
-
LHR
2 stops33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/7£1,034
Thu 10/908:25
LHR
-
SDK
2 stops22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/918:30
SDK
-
LHR
2 stops30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/7£1,040
Thu 10/921:35
LHR
-
SDK
1 stop37h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 14/914:10
SDK
-
LHR
1 stop22h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 13/7£1,078

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Sandakan

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Round-trip from

£635

One-way from

£385
29/8-5/9
  • 29/8-5/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 05m total
  • London to Sandakan
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9/10
  • 9/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • London to Sandakan
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Sandakan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Sat 29/8

22:05-08:55

2 stops27h 50m

Sandakan

Sat 5/9

11:45-20:00

2 stops39h 15m

£635

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Sat 29/8

21:35-13:25

1 stop32h 50m

Sandakan

Sat 5/9

14:10-05:55

1 stop22h 45m

£985

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

06:30-13:25

2 stops23h 55m

Sandakan

Mon 14/9

18:30-21:05

2 stops33h 35m

£1,034

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

08:25-13:25

2 stops22h 00m

Sandakan

Mon 14/9

18:30-18:00

2 stops30h 30m

£1,040

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

21:35-17:45

1 stop37h 10m

Sandakan

Mon 14/9

14:10-05:55

1 stop22h 45m

£1,081
Fastest return journey

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Tue 28/7

11:00-13:25

1 stop19h 25m

Sandakan

Fri 14/8

18:30-05:55

1 stop18h 25m

£1,330
Cheapest one-way

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

06:00-17:45

3 stops52h 45m

£378
Fastest single journey

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

11:00-13:25

1 stop19h 25m

£656

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

22:40-13:25

2 stops31h 45m

£659

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Mon 27/7

11:00-09:00

1 stop39h 00m

£1,117

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Deals found on 16/7

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sandakan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sandakan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sandakan. Reviews last updated 16 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
313 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
313 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
313 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Sandakan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 22h. 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 £904, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Sandakan..

  • 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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Top airline flying from Heathrow to Sandakan

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Heathrow to Sandakan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£904Average£1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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