Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
Kuching's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Perth.
Give yourself enough time to make your PER to KCH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Perth Airport to Kuching International Airport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a top stopover on the PER to KCH route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Kuching International Airport flight is R 1,958. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,487. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PER to KCH, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Perth Airport to Kuching International Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to Kuching International Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
73.04% of flights that leave from Perth Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Perth Airport from central Perth, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PER? If you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Kuching International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KCH if you're catching a late Perth Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Kuching International Airport rental car and explore Kuching and beyond with your own set of wheels. Agtran, Hertz and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuching International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to central Kuching
From Kuching International Airport, Kuching is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Kuching International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kuching. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Perth Airport to Kuching International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kuching, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to KCH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kuching, now it's time to explore more of Malaysia. Journey around 177 kilometres north-east to Sibu to check off its popular sights. From Tua Pek Kong Temple to Sibu Heritage Centre and Taman Bukit Aup Jubilee Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Malaysia, head for Bintulu, about 354 kilometres north-east of Kuching. Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak are among the biggest draws.