Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
Kuching's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur.
Flights from KUL to KCH start at 06:00 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last departure is at 23:20 with AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of 989 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your KUL to KCH flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport, so jetting off to Kuching (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
AirAsia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for KUL to KCH flights is Malaysia Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between KUL and KCH include:
Sibu Airport
Senai Airport
Penang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight is 13 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 28 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KUL to KCH.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KUL to KCH.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.65% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 4 hours 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near KUL:
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Reserve a hotel near KCH if you have a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Kuching International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Agtran, Hertz or Avis and find adventure across Kuching and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Kuching International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to central Kuching
Kuching International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Kuching. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kuching in February.
Lock in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport for July if you want to go to Kuching during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KUL to KCH in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuching has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you should also see. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Kuching, a trip to Sibu will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu Heritage Centre and Taman Bukit Aup Jubilee Park.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Kuching, Bintulu is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.