Sandakan Airport — Sandakan, Malaysia

Sandakan Airport serves Sandakan, the second-largest city in Sabah, Malaysia, on the northeastern coast of Borneo. It functions as a regional gateway for travelers heading toward the Kinabatangan River, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, and Sipadan diving sites. The airport handles domestic flights connecting to Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, and other Malaysian cities, making it an essential link for tourism and trade in eastern Sabah. Its single terminal accommodates both scheduled passenger services and occasional cargo operations. SDK plays a critical role in supporting the region's ecotourism economy, given the abundance of nearby rainforest reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. The surrounding area is known for palm oil plantations and dense jungle terrain typical of Borneo's coastal lowlands.