Flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 24 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport. Kuching and Kota Kinabalu have the same timezone — UTC+8.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport start at 07:00 — the first with AirAsia. The latest departure is the 23:10 service with AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of 45 services every week between BKI and KCH.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AirAsia offers direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kuching — and maybe even more of Malaysia if your schedule allows.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport. To look at your options, just deselect 'Direct flights only.' Miri Airport is a top stopover on the BKI to KCH route.
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Malaysia. You will need a valid proof of identity however, like a driver's license or an ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from BKI to KCH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport is ج.م. 1,164. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 2,343. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from BKI to KCH, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from BKI to KCH every day.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
After a convenient hotel near BKI? If you're catching an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
If you're on a late flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KCH:
Getting from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to central Kuching
From Kuching International Airport, Kuching is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 14 minutes.
When to fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kuching in February.
When booking your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kuching, with the temperature ranging from 22 ºC to 32 ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 21 ºC and 29 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from BKI to KCH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Kuching
After booking your flights from BKI to KCH, you'll want to find a place to stay in Kuching. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Kuching Waterfront, Matang Wildlife Centre and Cat Museum are among the things you can't miss in Kuching.
Complete your Kuching trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Kuching International Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Kuching stay.
