--- title: "Flights to Sandakan (SDK) from London (LHR) | Expedia.co.uk" description: "Reserve one-way or return flights from London to Sandakan with no change fee on selected flights. Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards! Get 2026 flight deals for now!" canonical: "https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/sdk/london-to-sandakan" language: en-GB market: GB currency: GBP prices_as_of: 2026-11-13T01:03:21Z --- # £510 Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Sandakan (SDK) ![A dense tropical forest with a variety of green foliage and tall trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182362/a8c63860-3680-4bee-9202-0f4e86ff1e59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) [View £510 flight on Sat, 8 May 2027](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:08/05/2027TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:509.34&airProductToken=AQqmAQo2CNeyARIDMTA0GOuJASDMmAEonb-sAzDQwqwDOFJAAFgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdSQ01PTk5XCjUI17IBEgM4MjEYzJgBIIpdKNfDrAMwj8esAzhSQAFYAWoKRUNPQ09NRk9SVHIHUkNNT05OVwo1CM2QARIEMjY2OBiKXSDyUCiayqwDMMnLrAM4T0ABWAFqCkVDT0NPTUZPUlRyB1JDTU9OTlcSCggBEAEYASoCV1kYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ## Popular airlines from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sandakan (SDK) [Malaysia Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"MH"}}]) [Turkish Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"TK"}}]) [Singapore Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"SQ"}}]) [Qatar Airways](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"QR"}}]) [Oman Air](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WY"}}]) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Cheap Flights from London to Sandakan (LHR-SDK) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £510 for one-way flights and £741 for return, for the period specified. 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All deals One way Return [Select Oman Air flight, departing Sat, 11 Sept from London to Sandakan, returning Wed, 22 Sept, priced at £741 Found 1 day ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:11/09/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:22/09/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:740.04&airProductToken=AQqmAQo2CNeyARIDMTA0GOuJASDMmAEo3ci3AzCQzLcDOFJAAFgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdSQ00zTk5XCjUI17IBEgM4MjEYzJgBIIpdKLXNtwMwz9C3AzhSQAFYAWoKRUNPQ09NRk9SVHIHUkNNM05OVwo1CM2QARIEMjY2OBiKXSDyUCja07cDMInVtwM4T0ABWAFqCkVDT0NPTUZPUlRyB1JDTTNOTlcKpgEKNQjNkAESBDI3MTEY8lAgil0o8sO4AzCmxbgDOE9AAFgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdSQ00zTk5XCjUI17IBEgM4MjQYil0gzJgBKKXHuAMwusq4AzhSQAFYAWoKRUNPQ09NRk9SVHIHUkNNM05OVwo2CNeyARIDMTAxGMyYASDriQEogtG4AzDi1LgDOFJAAVgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdSQ00zTk5XEgoIARABGAEqAldZGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) Sat, 11 Sept - Wed, 22 Sept · LHR · SDK · From £741 · Return [Select Oman Air flight, departing Sat, 20 Feb from London to Sandakan, returning Wed, 3 Mar, priced at £748 Found 1 day ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:20/02/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:03/03/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:747.08&airProductToken=AQqmAQo2CNeyARIDMTA0GOuJASDMmAEoud2lAzDn4KUDOFJAAFgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdSQ00zTk5XCjUI17IBEgM4MjMYzJgBIIpdKJvnpQMwteqlAzhSQAFYAWoKRUNPQ09NRk9SVHIHUkNNM05OVwo1CM2QARIEMjcxMBiKXSDyUCij8KUDMM3xpQM4T0ABWAFqCkVDT0NPTUZPUlRyB1JDTTNOTlcKsgEKQQjXsgESBDU3MzAY8lAgil0omtemAzDE2KYDOFJAAFgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdSQ00zTk5XegoIzZABEgQ1NzMwCjUI17IBEgM4MjIYil0gzJgBKJrhpgMwtOSmAzhSQAFYAWoKRUNPQ09NRk9SVHIHUkNNM05OVwo2CNeyARIDMTAxGMyYASDriQEorOWmAzCR6aYDOFJAAVgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdSQ00zTk5XEgoIARABGAEqAldZGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) Sat, 20 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar · LHR · SDK · From £748 · Return [Select Oman Air flight, departing Fri, 18 Jun from London to Sandakan, returning Sat, 17 Jul, priced at £760 Found 6 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:18/06/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:17/07/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:759.14&airProductToken=AQqmAQo2CNeyARIDMTA0GOuJASDMmAEovYywAzDwj7ADOFJAAFgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdSQ00zTk5XCjUI17IBEgM4MjMYzJgBIIpdKMyWsAMw9ZmwAzhSQAFYAWoKRUNPQ09NRk9SVHIHUkNNM05OVwo1CM2QARIEMjcxMBiKXSDyUCjRoLADMIWisAM4T0ABWAFqCkVDT0NPTUZPUlRyB1JDTTNOTlcKpgEKNQjNkAESBDI2NjkY8lAgil0oltSyAzDA1bIDOE9AAFgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdPQ00zTk5XCjUI17IBEgM4MjIYil0gzJgBKJrbsgMwoN6yAzhPQAFYAWoKRUNPQ09NRk9SVHIHT0NNM05OVwo2CNeyARIDMTAzGMyYASDriQEoyuSyAzCq6LIDOE9AAVgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdPQ00zTk5XEgoIARABGAEqAldZGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) Fri, 18 Jun - Sat, 17 Jul · LHR · SDK · From £760 · Return [Select Oman Air flight, departing Fri, 18 Jun from London to Sandakan, returning Thu, 8 Jul, priced at £761 Found 6 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:18/06/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:08/07/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:760.24&airProductToken=AQqmAQo2CNeyARIDMTAyGOuJASDMmAEoppKwAzDZlbADOFJAAFgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdSQ00zTk5XCjUI17IBEgM4MjEYzJgBIIpdKLWcsAMwz5-wAzhSQAFYAWoKRUNPQ09NRk9SVHIHUkNNM05OVwo1CM2QARIEMjcxMBiKXSDyUCjRoLADMIWisAM4T0ABWAFqCkVDT0NPTUZPUlRyB1JDTTNOTlcKpgEKNQjNkAESBDI2NjkY8lAgil0o9u6xAzCg8LEDOE9AAFgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdPQ00zTk5XCjUI17IBEgM4MjIYil0gzJgBKPr1sQMwgPmxAzhPQAFYAWoKRUNPQ09NRk9SVHIHT0NNM05OVwo2CNeyARIDMTAzGMyYASDriQEoqv-xAzCKg7IDOE9AAVgBagpFQ09DT01GT1JUcgdPQ00zTk5XEgoIARABGAEqAldZGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) Fri, 18 Jun - Thu, 8 Jul · LHR · SDK · From £761 · Return [Select Oman Air flight, departing Sat, 20 Feb from London to Sandakan, returning Wed, 3 Mar, priced at £768 Found 1 day ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:20/02/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:03/03/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:767.08&airProductToken=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) Sat, 20 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar · LHR · SDK · From £768 · Return [Select Oman Air flight, departing Sat, 11 Sept from London to Sandakan, returning Wed, 22 Sept, priced at £803 Found 1 day ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:11/09/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:22/09/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:802.04&airProductToken=AQqdAQozCNeyARIDMTA0GOuJASDMmAEo3ci3AzCQzLcDOFJAAFgBagdFQ09GTEVYcgdSRlgzTk5XCjII17IBEgM4MjEYzJgBIIpdKLXNtwMwz9C3AzhSQAFYAWoHRUNPRkxFWHIHUkZYM05OVwoyCM2QARIEMjY2OBiKXSDyUCja07cDMInVtwM4T0ABWAFqB0VDT0ZMRVhyB1JGWDNOTlcKnQEKMgjNkAESBDI3MTEY8lAgil0o8sO4AzCmxbgDOE9AAFgBagdFQ09GTEVYcgdSRlgzTk5XCjII17IBEgM4MjQYil0gzJgBKKXHuAMwusq4AzhSQAFYAWoHRUNPRkxFWHIHUkZYM05OVwozCNeyARIDMTAxGMyYASDriQEogtG4AzDi1LgDOFJAAVgBagdFQ09GTEVYcgdSRlgzTk5XEgoIARABGAEqAldZGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) Sat, 11 Sept - Wed, 22 Sept · LHR · SDK · From £803 · Return [Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 23 Jun from London to Sandakan, returning Mon, 28 Jun, priced at £806 Found 6 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:23/06/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:28/06/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:805.94&airProductToken=AQqrAQoyCNGkARIBNhjriQEgwzsoycSwAzDjx7ADOFRAAFgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIVEpSN1AyUkUKMwjRpAESAzg0NBjDOyCKXSj0yLADMLvMsAM4VEABWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghUSlI3UDJSRQpACNGkARIENTQ2NBiKXSDyUCjRzbADMIXPsAM4VEABWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghUSlI3UDJSRXoKCM2QARIENTQ2NArHAQpACNGkARIENTQ2NRjyUCCKXSiy%5FLADMOb9sAM4V0AAWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghPSlI3UDJSRXoKCM2QARIENTQ2NQpACNGkARIENDk5MBiKXSDDOyjM%5F7ADMI6DsQM4T0ABWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghPSlI3UDJSRXoKCM2QARIENDk5MApBCNGkARIENTk0MxjDOyDriQEo94OxAzCvh7EDOE9AAVgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0pSN1AyUkV6CgjCggESBDU5NDMSCggBEAEYASoCUVIYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) Wed, 23 Jun - Mon, 28 Jun · LHR · SDK · From £806 · Return [Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, 15 Nov from London to Sandakan, returning Tue, 1 Dec, priced at £819 Found 5 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:15/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:01/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:818.89&airProductToken=AQqaAQoxCMWyARICNjYY64kBIIA9KKifnQMw76KdAzhVQABYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghVTE4xVkgyOQoxCMWyARIDNDg2GIA9IIpdKM6jnQMwgaedAzhVQAFYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghVTE4xVkgyOQoyCM2QARIEMjcxMBiKXSDyUCiDrZ0DMK2unQM4TUABWAFqBllCQVNJQ3IIVUxOMVZIMjkKmgEKMgjNkAESBDI3MTEY8lAgil0omsyeAzDEzZ4DOE1AAFgBagZZQkFTSUNyCFVMTjFWSDI5CjEIxbIBEgM0ODkYil0ggD0omtaeAzDS2Z4DOFVAAVgBagZZQkFTSUNyCFVMTjFWSDI5CjEIxbIBEgI2NxiAPSDriQEootqeAzCC3p4DOFVAAVgBagZZQkFTSUNyCFVMTjFWSDI5EgoIARABGAEqAkVZGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) Sun, 15 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec · LHR · SDK · From £819 · Return [Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, 10 Jun from London to Sandakan, returning Thu, 17 Jun, priced at £820 Found 6 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:10/06/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:17/06/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:819.54&airProductToken=AQpkCi8IzZABEgEzGOuJASCKXSjYs68DMPO5rwM4T0AAWAFqBkxFVElHQnIHT0xHTFRHQgoxCM2QARIEMjY2OBiKXSDyUCi6va8DMOm-rwM4T0ABWAFqBkxFVElHQnIHT0xHTFRHQgpkCjEIzZABEgQyNzExGPJQIIpdKNKAsAMwhoKwAzhPQABYAWoGTEVUSUdCcgdPTEdMVEdCCi8IzZABEgEyGIpdIOuJASiChbADMKeLsAM4T0ABWAFqBkxFVElHQnIHT0xHTFRHQhIKCAIQARgBKgJNSBgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMA8) Thu, 10 Jun - Thu, 17 Jun · LHR · SDK · From £820 · Return [Select Gulf Air flight, departing Wed, 25 Nov from London to Sandakan, returning Wed, 2 Dec, priced at £824 Found 2 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:25/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:02/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:823.89&airProductToken=AQqcAQoxCMeMARIBMhjriQEggTgomoueAzCqjp4DOFdAAFgBagdFQ09MSVRFcghXUUxJVDNHQgoyCMeMARIDMTY1GIE4IIpdKMeQngMwwpWeAzhXQAFYAWoHRUNPTElURXIIV1FMSVQzR0IKMwjNkAESBDI3MTAYil0g8lAow52eAzDtnp4DOExAAVgBagdFQ09MSVRFcghXUUxJVDNHQgqcAQozCM2QARIEMjcxMRjyUCCKXSi6154DMOTYngM4TEAAWAFqB0VDT0xJVEVyCFdRTElUM0dCCjIIx4wBEgMxNjYYil0ggTgo%5F9meAzCJ354DOFdAAVgBagdFQ09MSVRFcghXUUxJVDNHQgoxCMeMARIBMxiBOCDriQEoouSeAzDV554DOFdAAVgBagdFQ09MSVRFcghXUUxJVDNHQhIKCAEQARgBKgJHRhgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec · LHR · SDK · From £824 · Return ## Alternative airports near Sandakan Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change. [Select flight to Sandakan SDK. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 14 minutes. Flights from £926](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:LHR,to:SDK,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SDK,to:LHR,departure:03/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) 14 min ## Book with confidence ### Compare flights from London to Sandakan easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from London to Sandakan. Operating between them flights per day, 7 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Sandakan in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Heathrow to Sandakan. To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. #### Grab a great deal on your flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Sandakan (SDK) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from London to Sandakan today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Heathrow to Sandakan start at just £741 and range up to £824\. To find an even better deal, try - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near London and Sandakan - booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper #### Why you should book your London to Sandakan flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Heathrow to Sandakan for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you. Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does a flight from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK) cost? You can find one-way and return flights from LHR to SDK with Expedia. Flight prices vary based on the month and day of the week you want to travel, as well as the airline and how far in advance you book your ticket. Filter your search on Expedia by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest fares first, and use the Price Tracking tool to receive alerts when LHR to SDK ticket fares go up or down. ### What is the cheapest month to fly from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? The cheapest months to fly from LHR to SDK are typically during off-peak season when demand is low. Traveling in off-peak or shoulder months is usually a good way to secure cheap tickets, just remember to avoid flying during holidays if you are able to. Use the calendar view in your search to see which months have low fares on this route. ### Which airlines fly direct from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? Enter LHR to SDK and your travel dates, then apply the 'Nonstop' filter to see only direct flights. ### What is the cheapest airline that flies from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? Etihad Airways is one of the cheapest airlines offering connecting return flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sandakan (SDK), with prices starting from around £671 for flights that can be booked for departure within the next year. These flights typically include a layover in Abu Dhabi Intl. (AUH). Use Expedia's search tool to compare the prices and schedules of airlines that fly this route to find the best option for your plans and budget. ### How do I find cheap flights from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? To find a cheap flight from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK), be flexible with your dates. Traveling outside of peak vacation months and booking a mid-week flight can help you save. Early morning and late night flights are often more affordable, too. Expedia allows you to compare flight times, airlines and routes all in one place to find low fares. You can also set up [Price Tracking](https://www.expedia.co.uk/why/price-tracking) and receive alerts when fares go up or down. ### What is the best time to fly from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? The best time to fly is usually mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday) and during early morning hours as flights tend to be cheaper, less crowded, and generally more on-time. Avoid major holidays and peak vacation seasons for smoother travel. Combining off-peak days and hours often gives the best combination of cost, comfort, and convenience. ### How many flights per day from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? There are approximately 41 connecting flights per day from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK). Some common connection points include Hamad Intl. (DOH), Hong Kong Intl. (HKG), and Changi (SIN). ### What is the earliest flight from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? Sort flights by "Departure (earliest)" on Expedia to find the earliest flight from LHR to SDK. To compare more early flights, use the "Early Morning" and "Morning" filters in your search. ### What day of the week has the most flights from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? You'll typically find the most flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sandakan (SDK) on a Sunday, with around 36 flights available. This gives you a good selection for your travel plans. Major airlines on this route include Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. ### What are the most popular departure times for flights from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? The most popular departure times for flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sandakan (SDK) are in the late evening, from 9pm to midnight. Many major carriers, including British Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific, offer flights during this window. Many travellers prefer this timing because it allows you to make the most of your day in London before your flight, and you'll arrive at your destination ready to start your trip. ### How long does it take to fly from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? There are no nonstop flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sandakan (SDK). The shortest flights typically involve one stop, taking around 19 hours 30 minutes. Flights with two or more stops usually take a bit longer, averaging about 21 hours. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 11,391 kilometers. Keep in mind that actual travel times can vary due to layovers, routing, and other factors like wind patterns. ### Can you fly business or first class from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK)? You can fly business class from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sandakan (SDK). You can fly business class with Malaysia Airlines. ### How do I earn miles on a London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK) flight with Expedia? It's easy to earn miles on a London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK) flight when you book with Expedia. Before you confirm your booking, simply select your frequent flyer program and enter your program number. As a member of [One Key™](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key), you can also earn OneKeyCash™\* on top of your airline miles when you book with Expedia. \*Excludes taxes and fees. OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia and other participating brands. ### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK) at the last minute? Typically, booking a last minute flight from London (LHR-Heathrow) to Sandakan (SDK) will be more expensive than booking in advance. As the departure date approaches, there are usually fewer seats available which can drive up the cost. 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