Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
Hong Kong and Kuching are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
To ensure you get on your HKG to KCH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hong Kong International Airport to Kuching International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HKG and KCH include:
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
£67 is the lowest price for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. Return flights start from £124. These prices may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HKG to KCH, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
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Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to Hong Kong International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is around 20 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HKG? If you've booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kuching International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hong Kong International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KCH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kuching International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Agtran, Hertz or Avis to explore Kuching and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Kuching International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to central Kuching
From Kuching International Airport, Kuching is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kuching International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kuching in February.
The warmest month in Kuching is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kuching International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKG to KCH in February. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Kuching, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Journey about 110 miles north-east to Sibu to check off its top sights. From Tua Pek Kong Temple to Sibu Heritage Centre and Taman Bukit Aup Jubilee Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 220 miles north-east of Kuching, Bintulu is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience major highlights starting with Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.