Travelling from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sibu Airport (SBW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport is 40 minutes.
Sibu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuching.
You can choose from 51 weekly Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with AirAsia is the earliest you can take. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KCH to SBW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Sibu (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is a snap with AirAsia. This popular airline has direct flights from Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with AirAsia on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering KCH to SBW flights is AirAsia. Its services land as planned 78.06% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KCH and SBW include:
Bintulu Airport
Miri Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sibu Airport (SBW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport flight is R 264. A round-trip fare right now is R 565. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from KCH to SBW, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuching International Airport (KCH)
75.33% of flights leaving from Kuching International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Kuching to Kuching International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to KCH:
Arriving at Sibu Airport (SBW)
Step off your Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option within easy reach of SBW, stay at Belian Homestay Sibujaya.
Explore beyond Sibu and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can book a Sibu Airport rental car from providers like Avis or EPTA.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Sibu Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Sibu Airport (SBW) to central Sibu
Sibu Airport to the centre of Sibu has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sibu Airport (SBW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sibu in April.
The warmest month in Sibu is May, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from KCH to SBW in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Miri is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've seen Sibu. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Tusan Cliff Beach, Replica Grand Old Lady Taman Awam and Canada Hill.
Around 161 kilometres north-east of Sibu, Bintulu is another favourite stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.