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Flights from Sandakan to Colombo

Cheapest Airlines flying from Sandakan to Colombo

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Sandakan to Colombo, including AirAsia, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AirAsia.
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Find flight deals from Sandakan to Colombo for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from AED 490 or round trip flights from AED 1,059.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Sandakan to Colombo

The distance between Sandakan and Colombo is about 4,222.74 km. The most popular month to Colombo is November. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAED 490
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceAED 1,059
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance4,222.74 km
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sandakan to Colombo?

The cheapest time for Sandakan to Colombo flights: Oct 23 to Oct 29 — one way flight prices from AED 416.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When is the best time to book flights from Sandakan to Colombo?

    By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sandakan to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sandakan to Colombo is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sandakan to Colombo on October 24, 2025 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at AED 1,058.
  • The time difference between Colombo and Sandakan is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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