How to find cheap flights to Bintulu Airport (BTU)
RM127 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Bintulu Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BTU, the lowest fare is RM57.
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We recommend booking about three months ahead of your travel date. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Bintulu, where Bintulu Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Bintulu. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.
If there's no rush to travel to Bintulu, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Bintulu Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Bintulu
August is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Bintulu.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to BTU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Bintulu at its busiest, book your flights to BTU for August. Going on holiday during high seasons generally means more to do and see compared to other times.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Bintulu are generally more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before you go. May brings the warmest days in Bintulu, averaging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF), February is when temperatures are lowest.
Want to avoid grey skies? February is the driest month in Bintulu, averaging 17 days of rain.
November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 24 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Bintulu Airport (BTU): What you need to know
Fly to Bintulu in one go. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Bintulu Airport:
Consider booking your BTU plane ticket with AirAsia. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 81% of flights to this hub showing up on time.
BTU is located in the UTC+8 timezone.
Want to stay within easy reach of Bintulu Airport? Step off your flight to BTU and be cosy in bed shortly after at Parkcity Everly Hotel Bintulu.
Pick up a car hire in BTU and travel to places outside the usual tourist spots. EPTA and Avis can hook you up with a ride for your adventures through Bintulu and beyond.
If you have a connection out of Bintulu Airport or flying home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 80% of all departures from BTU land when they're supposed to.
Bintulu Airport is located in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Getting to central Bintulu from Bintulu Airport (BTU)
The distance from BTU to central Bintulu is about 18 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to BTU, the drive to the centre takes around 25 minutes.
Bintulu has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Bintulu highlights
Jump off your flight to Bintulu and make a beeline for these well-known attractions:
Bintulu waterfront: The perfect spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 6 kilometres west of the city centre.
Kakbibah Garden: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Bintulu. This park is roughly 8 kilometres north-east of the centre.
Tua Pek Kong Temple: Need another great reason to visit Bintulu? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 6 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
How to get to Tatau from Bintulu Airport (BTU)
BTU serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Tatau, which is about 32 kilometres away. The best way to get into town will depend on when you're travelling, so check before you go.
Travelling from Bintulu Airport (BTU) to Balingian
If Balingian is where you're going, it's about 56 kilometres from Bintulu Airport.
Explore more of Malaysia
There's a whole lot more of Malaysia ready to be uncovered. About 177 kilometres north-east of Bintulu, set out for Miri. What not to miss? Start with Miri Balloon, Piasau Nature Reserve Ranger Station and Marina Bay Park. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Miri Airport (MYY).
Another city in Malaysia that earns its place on your itinerary is Sibu. From Bintulu, it's around 161 kilometres south-west and offers top sights like Hiking & Jungle Trekking Kemuyang Sibu and Sibu River Cruise. Find time for RB Reef too. Sibu Airport (SBW) is the key arrival point for this city.
Let your travels lead you to Marudi. Roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Bintulu, Taman Tasik Marudi, Fort Hose and Good Shepherd's Catholic Church make the trip worthwhile.