How to find cheap flights to Sibu Airport (SBW)
$1,077 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sibu Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SBW, the lowest fare is $591.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Sibu, where Sibu Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Sibu. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Sibu Airport.
Best time to go to Sibu
The cheapest month to board a flight to Sibu is typically May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to SBW, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to SBW. Go then if you're eager to experience Sibu at its liveliest.
Travel in April if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Sibu are usually less expensive.
With averages of between 73ºF and 90ºF, May is when Sibu is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 70ºF to 86ºF.
With 19 days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Sibu.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 26 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Sibu Airport (SBW): What you need to know
Travel to Sibu without any stops. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Sibu Airport:
Think about booking your SBW plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 87% of flights into this hub sticking to schedule.
The local timezone at SBW is UTC+8.
Catch up on sleep shortly after your flight to SBW at Belian Homestay Sibujaya. This comfy stay is an easy drive from Sibu Airport.
Grab a car rental in SBW and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Avis and EPTA can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Sibu and beyond.
Sibu Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This rating is a snapshot of how reliably flights from SBW arrive without running late.
Sibu Airport is located in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Getting to central Sibu from Sibu Airport (SBW)
Central Sibu is about 14 miles from SBW.
You'll reach the center in around 30 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SBW.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Sibu:
Sibu highlights
Step off your flight to Sibu and make your way to these must-visit attractions:
Hiking & Jungle Trekking Kemuyang Sibu: Delivering a strong first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 8 miles east of the center.
Permai Lake Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 4 miles east of the center. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Sibu.
RB Reef: Take on this landmark next. Around 1 mile north-east of the city center, it's worth checking out to get the full Sibu experience.
How to get to Mukah from Sibu Airport (SBW)
Kicking things off in Mukah? From SBW, it takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 90 miles from the airport.
Traveling from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Sarikei
Sarikei is another city that's easily accessible from Sibu Airport. It's about 35 miles away.
The drive time to Sarikei is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of Malaysia
There's a whole lot more of Malaysia begging to be explored. Around 100 miles north-east of Sibu, take off to Bintulu. What not to miss? Begin with Bintulu waterfront, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Tua Pek Kong Temple.
Mukah might just become one of your favorite stops in Malaysia. You'll find it around 45 miles north of Sibu. Tua Pek Kong Temple, Mukah Beach and Tapak Pesta Kaul Mukah rank among the top sights.
Round out your journey with Sarikei. Roughly 35 miles west of Sibu, Taman Merdeka, Nyelong Esplanade and Methodist Town Church are a big part of the experience.