Flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
Kota Kinabalu and Kuching are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Take your pick of 45 weekly Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight you can take. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 23:10.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BKI to KCH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Kuching (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is easy with AirAsia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is AirAsia.
AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that offers BKI to KCH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BKI and KCH include:
Sibu Airport
Miri Airport
Limbang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Right now, ₹ 1,528 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 3,053. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from BKI to KCH, reserve your journey nine months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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 send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BKI to KCH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. 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)
73.51% of flights that take off from Kota Kinabalu International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Kota Kinabalu International Airport from central Kota Kinabalu, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BKI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KCH if you're taking a late Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Kuching International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Agtran, Hertz or Avis and see more of Kuching and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kuching International Airport about 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 reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kuching. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kuching, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BKI to KCH in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuching has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres north-east of Kuching, a visit to Sibu will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu Heritage Centre and Taman Bukit Aup Jubilee Park.
Bintulu is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Kuching. No journey is complete without visiting Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.
