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Mon, Nov 23
Melbourne MELKuching KCH
£256
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Melbourne MELKuching KCH
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Fri, Nov 27
Melbourne MELKuching KCH
£257
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Thu, Nov 26
Melbourne MELKuching KCH
£259
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Sun, Nov 22
Melbourne MELKuching KCH
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Mon, Nov 23 – Thu, Nov 26
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£473
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Sun, Nov 22 – Thu, Nov 26
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Fri, Nov 27 – Wed, Dec 2
Melbourne MELKuching KCH
£474
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Mon, Nov 23 – Sat, Nov 28
Melbourne MELKuching KCH
£494
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Mon, Nov 23 – Fri, Nov 27
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How much do flights to Kuching cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£256

Cheapest round-trip

£473

Average round-trip

£501

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

RM 30 – RM 45; fixed coupon fare; purchase at airport counter

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

20-35 min

RM 18 – RM 35; varies by demand and destination

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

35-50 min

RM 1 – RM 3; cash payment on board

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or paid; check with hotel

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-35 min

RM 50 – RM 100; fixed rate; book in advance

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or families

20-35 min

RM 80 – RM 200; 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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Kuching International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Kuching

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

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
95
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
82%
30°C22°C
14 Nov
90%
30°C24°C
Sunday
8 Nov
85%
31°C23°C
15 Nov
92%
29°C23°C
Monday
9 Nov
94%
27°C23°C
16 Nov
88%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
91%
29°C22°C
17 Nov
91%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
84%
33°C22°C
18 Nov
87%
30°C24°C
Thursday
12 Nov
88%
30°C23°C
19 Nov
81%
30°C23°C
Friday
13 Nov
88%
30°C23°C
20 Nov
88%
30°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Kuching. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot, and Malaysia Airlines. Melbourne and Kuching have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.

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.

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon.

What airports are near Kuching?

The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Kuching?

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Kuching with AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Kuching?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Kuching?

Traveling between Melbourne 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 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 Melbourne and Kuching depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Kuching arrive?

What time do flights between Melbourne and Kuching depart?

What time do flights between Melbourne and Kuching arrive?

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