Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport (BTU): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Kuala Lumpur's main airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). Check out your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport (BTU) jetting off from either of these.
2 hours 15 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport flight.
Bintulu (where Bintulu Airport is located) and Kuala Lumpur share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 40 direct flights a week between the two airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Bintulu Airport (BTU) is the busiest route. AirAsia operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from KUL to BTU is with Malaysia Airlines at 11pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to BTU, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport (BTU) departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Well-known airlines that offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport out of KUL include:
AirAsia is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from KUL to BTU.
Malaysia Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Kuala Lumpur to BTU flight? Check in to a hotel near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.97%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
About Bintulu Airport (BTU)
Get off your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a short journey from BTU, stay at Parkcity Everly Hotel Bintulu.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport (BTU)
At the moment, 13 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 27 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to BTU, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport (BTU)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport (BTU). August is the busiest month to visit Bintulu. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
The warmest month in Bintulu is May, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Kuala Lumpur to BTU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bintulu
Start your Bintulu trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Bintulu waterfront, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Tua Pek Kong Temple are top attractions which should feature on every Bintulu itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Bintulu, now it's time to explore more of Malaysia. Travel about 177 kilometres north-east to Miri to check off its top attractions. From Miri Balloon to Piasau Nature Reserve Ranger Station and Marina Bay Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Sibu is another standout destination in Malaysia and is around 161 kilometres south-west of Bintulu. No journey is complete without a visit to Hiking & Jungle Trekking Kemuyang Sibu, Sibu River Cruise and RB Reef.
