Cheap flights from Sydney to Kuching from £170

Cheap flights from Sydney to Kuching from £170

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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26
Sydney SYDKuching KCH
£170
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Sun, Jul 26
Sydney SYDKuching KCH
£170
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Fri, Jul 24
Sydney SYDKuching KCH
£170
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Mon, Jul 20
Sydney SYDKuching KCH
£174
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Mon, Jul 20
Sydney SYDKuching KCH
£174
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Fri, Jul 24
Sydney SYDKuching KCH
£192
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Sun, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 31
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£406
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Sun, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 31
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£412
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Sun, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 31
Sydney SYDKuching KCH
£427
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Sydney SYDKuching KCH
£436
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
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£446
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
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£448
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How much do flights to Kuching cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£170

Cheapest round-trip

£406

Average round-trip

£545

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Sydney
Arrive to
Kuching International
Average flights per week
318
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Kuching

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

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
4 Jul
71%
33°C24°C
11 Jul
24%
33°C23°C
Sunday
5 Jul
86%
27°C24°C
12 Jul
57%
33°C23°C
Monday
6 Jul
87%
29°C23°C
13 Jul
19%
34°C23°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
87%
31°C23°C
14 Jul
21%
34°C24°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
90%
28°C24°C
15 Jul
62%
33°C24°C
Thursday
9 Jul
56%
29°C23°C
16 Jul
77%
33°C24°C
Friday
10 Jul
69%
32°C24°C
17 Jul
57%
33°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, and Jetstar Airways. Sydney and Kuching have 318 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.
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 Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.
What airports are near Kuching?
The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.
Which airlines fly between Sydney and Kuching?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Kuching with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Kuching?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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 Sydney and Kuching?
Traveling between Sydney 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 Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange
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