Singapore to Sandakan (SIN–SDK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
BKI Kota Kinabalu 4h 28m SQTR AK Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan flights
KUL Sepang 4h 50m 8MACAI 8MAKFY Sepang (KUL) to Sandakan flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Singapore to Sandakan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,019 mi 2h 45m nonstop

SIN–SDK had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,019 miles in 2h 45m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SIN–SDK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to SDK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sandakan from Singapore

Nearby airports with service to Sandakan Airport.
Metric SIN→SDK KUL→SDK
Distance from SIN 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 10
Weekly flights 101
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SIN with service to Sandakan Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sandakan is 0 hours the same as Singapore.
SIN: +08 · SDK: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 6:00 PM in Sandakan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,019 mi / 1,640 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Singaporean passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Singaporeans can also use the land crossings at Woodlands and Tuas with just a passport. The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) must be completed online within 3 days before arrival.

Getting to SIN

MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.

SIN–SDK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Sandakan route.
Route details
Distance1,019 mi / 1,640 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: SDK
IATA / ICAOSDK / WBKS
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to SDK flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Sandakan Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,019 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SIN to SDK: Icelandair. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur.
Nearby alternatives include KUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SIN to SDK

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Sandakan Airport (SDK) had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SIN to SDK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SIN to SDK is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,640 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).