Flying from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuching share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 24 Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 12:55 Royal Brunei Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:35 with Royal Brunei Airlines.
To ensure you get on your BWN to KCH flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Kuching (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is easy with Royal Brunei Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Royal Brunei Airlines.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport. Changi International Airport is a popular stopover on the BWN to KCH route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight is Rs24,313. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs32,136. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BWN to KCH, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BWN to KCH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
Handy information about Brunei International Airport (BWN)
72.51% of flights taking off from Brunei International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Brunei International Airport from central Bandar Seri Begawan, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BWN:
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KCH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kuching International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Agtran, Hertz or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kuching and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kuching International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to central Kuching
Kuching International Airport to central Kuching has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on 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 Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Kuching in February.
The warmest month in Kuching is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Brunei International Airport to Kuching International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BWN to KCH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuching has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-east of Kuching, a visit to Sibu will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu Heritage Centre and Taman Bukit Aup Jubilee Park.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Kuching, Bintulu is another essential stop in Malaysia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.