Flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Sibu Airport (SBW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport.
Kota Kinabalu and Sibu are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Choose from 39 weekly Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport flights. The 13:30 departure with AirAsia is the earliest available. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 15:20.
Leave enough time to make your BKI to SBW flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Sibu (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport offered by this popular carrier.
AirAsia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Among carriers operating BKI to SBW flights, AirAsia has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BKI and SBW include:
Miri Airport
Kuching International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Sibu Airport (SBW)
Currently, RM100 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM151. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BKI to SBW.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BKI to SBW by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport.
Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 73.51% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BKI:
Arriving at Sibu Airport (SBW)
Once your Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport flight has arrived, kick back at a nearby hotel. Belian Homestay Sibujaya is a comfy option within easy reach of SBW.
Line up a Sibu Airport rental car from leading outlets like Avis or EPTA. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Sibu and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sibu Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Sibu Airport (SBW) to central Sibu
From Sibu Airport, Sibu is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Sibu Airport (SBW)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sibu. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sibu Airport for May if you want to visit Sibu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BKI to SBW in February. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Sibu, now it's time to discover other parts of Malaysia. Journey about 338 kilometres north-east to Miri to tick off its leading sights. From Tusan Cliff Beach to Replica Grand Old Lady Taman Awam and Canada Hill, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-east of Sibu, Bintulu is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Start your sightseeing at Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.