Flying from Supadio International Airport (PNK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
Kuching's timezone is UTC+8, making Kuching one hour ahead of Pontianak.
To ensure you catch your PNK to KCH flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Supadio International Airport (PNK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Right now, R 614 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Supadio International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,294. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PNK to KCH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Supadio International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PNK to KCH.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Supadio International Airport to Kuching International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Supadio International Airport (PNK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Supadio International Airport, 60.79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Supadio International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Pontianak. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PNK? If you're catching an early flight from Supadio International Airport to Kuching International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Supadio International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KCH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kuching International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Agtran, Hertz or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kuching and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Kuching International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to central Kuching
Kuching International Airport to the centre of Kuching has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Supadio International Airport to Kuching International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kuching. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Supadio International Airport to Kuching International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Kuching during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PNK to KCH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuching has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Kuching, a trip to Sibu will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu Heritage Centre and Taman Bukit Aup Jubilee Park.
Bintulu is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Kuching. No journey is complete without dropping by Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.