How to find cheap flights to Sibu Airport (SBW)
RM216 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sibu Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SBW, the lowest fare is RM78.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Sibu, where Sibu Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to find an amazing deal and have a wider range of departure options.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Sibu by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to browse prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Search for plane tickets to Sibu Airport that come with a stop. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Sibu
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Sibu in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to SBW, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Sibu at its busiest, lock in your flights to SBW for February. Travelling during high seasons generally means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.
Travel in December if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Sibu are usually more affordable.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Sibu is warmest in July, averaging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Don't want to pack a raincoat? July is the driest month in Sibu, averaging 17 days of rain.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 24 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Sibu Airport (SBW): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Sibu in a single hop. Book a direct flight to Sibu Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Malaysia Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 87% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule, making it a smart choice when reserving your SBW plane ticket.
The local timezone at SBW is UTC+8.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to SBW. Book a room at one of these stays close to Sibu Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Sibu Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Sibu Airport is located in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Getting to central Sibu from Sibu Airport (SBW)
Central Sibu is about 23 kilometres from SBW.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to SBW, it'll take around 30 minutes to reach the centre.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Sibu, book a room at one of these comfy hotels:
Sibu highlights
Step off your flight to Sibu and make your way to these must-visit attractions:
RB Reef: A memorable preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres northeast of the centre.
Tun Ahmad Zaidi Nature Reserve: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 14 kilometres east of the heart of Sibu.
How to get to Mukah from Sibu Airport (SBW)
Heading straight for Mukah? From SBW, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 145 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Sarikei
Sarikei is another city that's easily accessible from Sibu Airport. It's about 56 kilometres away.
The drive time to Sarikei is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of Malaysia
Another city in Malaysia that will quickly win you over is Bintulu. From Sibu, it's around 153 kilometres northeast and is home to attractions like Bintulu waterfront and Bintulu Promenade. Find time for Pantai Tanjung Batu Bintulu too.
Or venture to Mukah, roughly 72 kilometres north of Sibu. Tua Pek Kong Temple, Mini Muzium Mukah Sapan Puloh and MUKAH WATERFRONT are just a taste of what's waiting.