Cheap flights from Shanghai to Kuching from £168
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How much do flights to Kuching cost?
Getting from Kuching airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus.
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
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Kuching
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | No |
| Scoot | TGW | TR | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Kuching
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 28°C | 23°C |
| February | 29°C | 23°C |
| March | 29°C | 23°C |
| April | 30°C | 23°C |
| May | 31°C | 23°C |
| June | 31°C | 23°C |
| July | 31°C | 23°C |
| August | 31°C | 23°C |
| September | 31°C | 23°C |
| October | 30°C | 23°C |
| November | 29°C | 23°C |
| December | 29°C | 23°C |
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