Kuching International Airport
Kuching International Airport

Kuching International Airport (KIA) is located 11km south of the city of Kuching. It is the gateway to the state of Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah. It can accommodate the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 aircrafts.

Aerial view of the Kuching International Airport
Aerial view of the Kuching International Airport

The Kuching International Airport is capable of handling 5 million passengers annually, making it the fourth busiest airport in Malaysia after KLIA, Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Penang International Airport.

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Kuching International Airport is the secondary hub for Malaysia Airlines and has been growing rapidly to tackle the demand of the travellers in the East Malaysia region.

Kuching International Airport
Kuching International Airport

The airport is also an airbase for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). It has a variety of retail and duty-free outlets, cafes and restaurants, as well as premium passenger lounges for your travelling convenience and comfort.

Location of Kuching International Airport
Location of Kuching International Airport, view on Google Map
Kuching International Airport (KCH)
AddressKuching International Airport
93722 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Telephone+608 245 4242
Latitude / Longitude01°29’04.91″ N / 110°20’48.96″ E
Time Zone+8:00 hours from UTC/GMT
IATA codeKCH
ICAO codeWBGG
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Other airlines using the airport include AirAsia, MASwings, Malindo Air, Silk Air, and XpressAir.

The airport underwent a major facelift, with the terminal completed in 2006 and the runway and taxiway extension fully completed in 2008.

Night view of Kuching International Airport
Night view of Kuching International Airport

The renovation increased terminal building floor space to 46,000 square metres and was completed 15 months ahead of schedule.

The completed works involved above ground-level (AGL) earthworks and pavement upgrades, extension of the runway length to 3780 metres, widening of shoulders to 60 metres, extension of parallel taxiway to a full parallel taxiway with interconnection/rapid exit taxiways including widening of taxiway fillets and shoulders to 30 metres.

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Bus Services

No city buses are available at the Kuching International Airport. The nearest bus station which is Kuching Sentral Bus Terminal, is located 2km away.

Kuching Sentral
Kuching Sentral

Kuching Sentral or Kuching Bus Terminal is East Malaysia’s first air-conditioned and fully-integrated 3-storey regional bus terminal. It has been servicing passengers in Sarawak and West Kalimantan since early 2012.

Information dashboard and flight status monitors at Kuching Sentral
Information dashboard and flight status monitors at Kuching Sentral

Kuching Sentral is strategically located in the south of Kuching city and it is about 2km away from the Kuching International Airport and 20 minutes away from Kuching City Centre.

Taxi Services

For taxi services, taxi coupon ticket can be bought at the Taxi Coupon Counter located at the arrivals level. One way taxi fare from the airport is fixed, RM26 for the farthest destination.

Taxi counters at Kuching International Airport
Taxi counters at Kuching International Airport

Facilities and services

  • Information and Customer Service Counter: Managed by professional Customer Service Assistants for Enquiries, Lost & Found items, Sales of Souvenirs, Public announcement messages
Check in counters
Check in counters
  • Immigration and Customs Department: Screening process for both inbound and outbound passenger
Shops at airport
Shops at airport
  • Connectivity Services : Various means of transportation services available
Trolleys for use
Trolleys for use
  • Telephones: Available for IDD and STD calls. Phone cards and prepaid Talk-time can be obtained at nearby retail outlets
  • Foreign Exchange & ATM: ATM machines from Maybank, CIMB, AmBank, RHB, Bank Islam. Maybank Bureau de Change & Bank Islam Bureau de Change
Waiting area
Waiting area
  • Nursery / Diaper Change room: Added convenience to facilitate diaper change for babies
Waiting area
Waiting area
  • Facilities for the Disabled: Prior arrangement can be made for assistance on wheelchairs and direction to special restrooms
Waiting area
Waiting area
  • Flight Information Display System: Regular updates on flight and travel related information
  • Prayer Rooms: For Muslim passengers/visitors
Boarding in progress
Boarding in progress
  • Security Systems: Screening of passengers, cargo, luggage & staff. Equipped with CCTV and security guard patrols
  • Food & Drinks: The airport hosts a variety of F&B outlets, convenience stores and retail outlets
Exit of the Arrival Hall
Exit of the Arrival Hall
  • Internet Access: Free WiFi is available at Kuching Airport in the lounges
Observatory deck
Observatory deck

Parking Facilities

There are ample parking spaces provided at Kuching International Airport.

Parking facility
Parking facility
Parking facility
Parking facility

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