Travelling from Bintulu Airport (BTU) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
Bintulu and Kuching are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of 75 weekly Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight you can take. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 19:25.
To ensure you catch your BTU to KCH flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AirAsia is your gateway to discovering Kuching (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.
With a reliable 85.19% of services arriving on schedule, AirAsia is the most punctual carrier offering BTU to KCH flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BTU and KCH:
Sibu Airport
Miri Airport
Mukah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bintulu Airport (BTU) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
RM39 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM84. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from BTU to KCH by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BTU to KCH.
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Handy information about Bintulu Airport (BTU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bintulu Airport, 79.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Bintulu to Bintulu Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport? Consider Amigo Hotel Bintulu. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before making your way to BTU.
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
If you're arriving on a late Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near KCH:
Grab a Kuching International Airport rental car and explore Kuching and beyond with your own set of wheels. Agtran, Hertz and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kuching International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to central Kuching
From Kuching International Airport, Kuching is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kuching in February.
Lock in your flight from Bintulu Airport to Kuching International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Kuching during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BTU to KCH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sibu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen Kuching. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu Heritage Centre and Taman Bukit Aup Jubilee Park.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Malaysia, consider Bintulu, about 354 kilometres north-east of Kuching. Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak are key reasons to visit.