Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
A sanctuary caring for orphaned and injured orangutans, with viewing platforms at feeding time.
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Airport · Sandakan, Malaysia
Sandakan Airport SDK
9 km from central Sandakan. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 9 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- SDK · WBKS
About the airport
Sandakan Airport is the main airport serving Sandakan. It handles domestic flights, with some international routes, connecting the area with Kuala Lumpur and other major cities.
Terminals
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, and a handful of shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes.
Services
The airport offers basic services: cafés, travel shops, information and airline desks. Taxis and shuttles provide quick connections to the centre of Sandakan.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Fixed-fare taxi coupons are sold inside the terminal, or ride-hailing apps such as Grab can be used outside; agree the fare in advance if not metered.
Bus
A bus or shuttle connects the airport with the centre of Sandakan, timed around flights.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, and a handful of shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes.
Sandakan
Things to do in Sandakan
Sandakan, on Sabah's east coast, is the gateway to orangutan rehabilitation centres and nearby wildlife reserves.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Sandakan?
Sandakan Airport airport is about 9 km from central Sandakan.
How do I get from the airport to central Sandakan?
From Sandakan Airport airport you can take Taxi and Bus. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Sandakan Airport airport have?
Sandakan Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Sandakan?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The airport terminal: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons