Travelling from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Sibu Airport (SBW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Singapore and Sibu share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Take your pick of three weekly Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport flights. The 05:25 departure with Scoot is the earliest available. Scoot operates the latest service of the day at 05:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SIN to SBW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Scoot offers direct flights from Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Sibu — and maybe even more of Malaysia if your schedule allows.
Scoot is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SIN and SBW include:
Kuching International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Sibu Airport (SBW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport flight is R 1,234. A round-trip ticket is currently R 1,930. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from SIN to SBW by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SIN to SBW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Changi International Airport (SIN)
Of all flights leaving Changi International Airport, 68.95% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Changi International Airport from central Singapore, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SIN:
Arriving at Sibu Airport (SBW)
Get off your Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option within easy reach of SBW, stay at Belian Homestay Sibujaya.
Travel beyond Sibu and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can book a Sibu Airport rental car from popular providers like Avis or EPTA.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sibu Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Sibu Airport (SBW) to central Sibu
Sibu Airport to the centre of Sibu has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sibu Airport (SBW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sibu. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sibu is May, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Changi International Airport to Sibu Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SIN to SBW sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sibu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Sibu, a trip to Miri will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Tusan Cliff Beach, Replica Grand Old Lady Taman Awam and Canada Hill.
Bintulu is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Sibu. No trip is complete without experiencing Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.