Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Labuan Airport (LBU): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SYD to LBU flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Labuan Airport. Many passengers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport when flying between SYD and LBU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Labuan Airport (LBU)
RM1,218 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Labuan Airport flight. Return flights start from RM2,104. These fares can change based on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SYD to LBU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Labuan Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SYD to LBU.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Labuan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Labuan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Labuan Airport (LBU)
If you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Labuan Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near LBU:
Grab a Labuan Airport rental car and discover parts of Labuan that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Labuan Airport several weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Labuan Airport (LBU) to central Labuan
Labuan Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Labuan. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Labuan Airport (LBU)
April is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Labuan Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Labuan in February.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Labuan Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Labuan, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to LBU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Labuan is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres north-east of Labuan, a visit to Kota Kinabalu will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like DREAM, Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Malaysia, consider Sandakan, roughly 322 kilometres east of Labuan. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) are among the biggest draws.
