Sandakan travel guide
Sandakan Tourism | Sandakan Guide
You're Going to Love Sandakan
With a population of 392.288, Sandakan is a must-see destination in Sabah, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Sandakan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Sandakan
When to visit Sandakan
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sandakan in April, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 17.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sandakan, with an average rainfall of 4.3″.
How to Get to Sandakan
Plane
When flying to Sandakan, you’ll arrive at Sandakan (SDK), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Sandakan from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 29h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Sandakan is to pick up a car rental from Kota Kinabalu, which is about 227 km from Sandakan. You’ll find branches of KK Rent A Car and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Kota Kinabalu.
Bus
Sandakan’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Sandakan
Where to stay in Sandakan
Average rates range from around $31 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $40 and up for a 5-star experience.