Traveling from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take 1 hour 15 minutes. Kota Kinabalu and Sibu are in the same timezone (UTC+8), which means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
Every week, there are 49 flights from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. To take off as soon as possible, jump on the 13:30 AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from SBW to BKI is 17:00 with AirAsia.
Traveling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AirAsia is your ticket to exploring Kota Kinabalu (and perhaps some other great parts of Malaysia!). Look through the direct flights from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the SBW - BKI route include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Senai Airport
Kuching International Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from SBW to BKI, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're flying within Malaysia. As long as you have some other form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
C$24 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. A return flight starts from C$53. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flight tickets from SBW to BKI, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Sibu Airport (SBW)
To get to Sibu Airport from central Sibu, it takes around 32 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
Get your flight from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a short ride from SBW, book a night at Belian Homestay Sibujaya and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
If you have a late flight from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BKI:
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport to central Kota Kinabalu is around 14 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Sibu Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from SBW to BKI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Kota Kinabalu
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Kota Kinabalu right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from SBW to BKI:
Cool Bar and Orchid De Villa are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Kota Kinabalu itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Sri Pasupathinath Alayam.
Complete your Kota Kinabalu trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Kota Kinabalu International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Kota Kinabalu.
