Traveling from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Kota Bharu and Kuching share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from four weekly Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport flights. The 20:40 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight you can take. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
Your KBR to KCH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Traveling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Traveling to Kuching (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is a cinch with AirAsia. This popular airline has direct flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport.
AirAsia is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that operates KBR to KCH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between KBR and KCH:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Penang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
$27 is the best price for a one-way Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $58. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book nine months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KBR to KCH.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
Of all flights departing from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, 53.76% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Sultan Ismail Petra Airport from central Kota Bharu, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near KBR. Whether you have an early flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
If you're arriving on a late Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near KCH:
Explore without limits with a Kuching International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Agtran, Hertz or Avis and see more of Kuching and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kuching International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to central Kuching
Kuching International Airport to the center of Kuching has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Kuching in February.
The warmest month in Kuching is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuching International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KBR to KCH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sibu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kuching. Around 177 kilometers away to the north-east, popular attractions include Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu Heritage Centre and Taman Bukit Aup Jubilee Park.
Bintulu is another favorite destination in Malaysia and is around 354 kilometers north-east of Kuching. No journey is complete without seeing Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.