Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuching International Airport (KCH): what you need to know
The timezone in Kuching is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Phuket.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HKT to KCH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Kuching International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKT and KCH:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Penang International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight is 57 €. A return plane ticket is currently 110 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKT to KCH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuching International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKT to KCH.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuching International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
65.93% of flights departing from Phuket International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Kuching International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Book a hotel close to KCH if you're on a late Phuket International Airport to Kuching International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuching International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Agtran, Hertz or Avis and see more of Kuching and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kuching International Airport around one week before you set off.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Kuching International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Kuching. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Phuket International Airport to Kuching International Airport for July if you want to explore Kuching during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to KCH in February. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Kuching, now it's time to discover more of Malaysia. Journey about 177 kilometres north-east to Sibu to check off its leading attractions. From Tua Pek Kong Temple to Sibu Heritage Centre and Taman Bukit Aup Jubilee Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bintulu is another favourite destination in Malaysia and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Kuching. No journey is complete without a visit to Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.
