Cheap flights from Makassar to Kuching from £122

Cheap flights from Makassar to Kuching from £122

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Sun, May 31
Makassar UPGKuching KCH
£122
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Sat, May 30
Makassar UPGKuching KCH
£153
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Fri, May 29
Makassar UPGKuching KCH
£153
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Wed, May 27
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£153
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Sun, May 31
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£280
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£281
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£290
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How much do flights to Kuching cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£122

Cheapest round-trip

£280

Average round-trip

£319

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Kuching airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus.

Kuching, the capital of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, is served by Kuching International Airport (KCH), located approximately 11 km south of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

fixed coupon fare; purchase at airport counter

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

20-35 min

varies by demand and destination

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

35-50 min

cash payment on board

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

complimentary or paid; check with hotel

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-35 min

fixed rate; book in advance

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or families

20-35 min

per day; counters at arrivals hall

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring Sarawak independently

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR (approximately USD 1 = MYR 4.5); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a coupon system with fixed fares purchased at the counter before departure.
  • Public bus services may have limited schedules on weekends and public holidays.
  • Grab is the most widely used ride-hailing app in Kuching; download the app before arrival.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kuching

Depart from
Sultan Hasanuddin International
Arrive to
Kuching International
Average flights per week
382
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Makassar to Kuching

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Lion AirLNIJTYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
ScootTGWTRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kuching

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C23°C
February29°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April30°C23°C
May31°C23°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August31°C23°C
September31°C23°C
October30°C23°C
November29°C23°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Coldest month
23°C
February
Sunny days
101
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
93%
31°C24°C
30 May
83%
34°C23°C
Sunday
24 May
88%
29°C24°C
31 May
87%
34°C24°C
Monday
25 May
89%
26°C24°C
1 Jun
89%
33°C24°C
Tuesday
26 May
84%
32°C23°C
2 Jun
88%
33°C24°C
Wednesday
27 May
85%
31°C23°C
3 Jun
80%
33°C24°C
Thursday
28 May
89%
33°C23°C
4 Jun
83%
34°C24°C
Friday
29 May
85%
34°C24°C
5 Jun
34°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Lion Air, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Scoot. Makassar and Kuching have 382 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Makassar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Makassar and Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Jakarta, Denpasar, Kota Kinabalu, Labuan Bajo, Ambon, Maluku, Manado, Luwuk, Palu, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Kendari, Biak, Manila, Penang, Palopo, Jeddah, Kochi, Ternate City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Manila, Denpasar, Penang, Shenzhen, Miri, Langkawi, Kota Bharu, Yogyakarta, Perth, Sandakan, Tawau, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Labuan.
What airports are near Makassar?
The main airport in Makassar is Sultan Hasanuddin International. It is also served by Sultan Hasanuddin International.
What airports are near Kuching?
The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.
Which airlines fly between Makassar and Kuching?
Currently, you can fly between Makassar and Kuching with AirAsia, Lion Air, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Makassar and Kuching?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Makassar and Kuching, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Makassar and Kuching?
Traveling between Makassar and Kuching, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Makassar?
There are a number of airports in and around Makassar. The main one is Sultan Hasanuddin International and other nearby airports include Sultan Hasanuddin International
How many airports are there near Kuching?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Makassar and Kuching depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Makassar and Kuching arrive?
What time do flights between Makassar and Kuching depart?
What time do flights between Makassar and Kuching arrive?

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