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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Sandakan to Colombo

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Sandakan to Colombo, including Malaysia Airlines, and . Batik Air Malaysia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Find the cheapest flight options from Sandakan to Colombo over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from VND 5,071,524 and round-trip tickets from VND 13,033,070.

      • SDK 12:50
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 21:50
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sat, Dec 27 | AirAsia
        CMB 10:25
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        SDK 09:15
        Colombo - Sandakan | Thu, Jan 1 | AirAsia
        VND 13,033,070 VND 17,833,200
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        VND 17,833,200 VND 13,033,070
      • SDK 13:50
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 22:35
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sat, Dec 27 | Malaysia Airlines
        CMB 00:40
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        SDK 13:05
        Colombo - Sandakan | Thu, Jan 1 | Malaysia Airlines
        VND 16,049,880 VND 17,833,200
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        VND 17,833,200 VND 16,049,880
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB Invalid Date
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SDK 16:00
        Colombo - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 15 | Normal Airline
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      • SDK 12:50
        25h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 11:50
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sun, Dec 14 | Batik Air Malaysia
        VND 5,071,524 VND 8,348,954
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        VND 8,348,954 VND 5,071,524
      • SDK 13:50
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 23:35
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sun, Dec 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        VND 5,112,544 VND 8,348,954
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        VND 8,348,954 VND 5,112,544
      • SDK 21:25
        26h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 21:50
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sun, Dec 14 | AirAsia
        VND 7,514,059 VND 8,348,954
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        VND 8,348,954 VND 7,514,059
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB Invalid Date
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sandakan to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Sandakan to Colombo Flights

The distance between Sandakan and Colombo is 4,222.74km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in November. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceVND 5,071,524
Cheapest return ticket priceVND 13,033,070
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance4,222.74km
Popular airlineMalaysia Airlines

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

The cheapest time for Sandakan to Colombo flights: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one way flight prices from VND 5,071,523.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Sandakan to Colombo, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sandakan (SDK) to Colombo (CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Batik Air Malaysia offers one-way fares as low as VND 5,071,524 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SDK to CMB on Sun, Dec 14), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from VND 13,033,070 departing on Sat, Dec 27 and returning on Thu, Jan 1.
  • 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Sandakan to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Dec 14, with one-way flights priced at just VND 5,071,524.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Batik Air Malaysia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around November.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Sandakan to Colombo is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sandakan to Colombo on December 13, 2025 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at VND 4,303,336.
  • The time difference between Colombo and Sandakan is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.