Cheap air tickets from Singapore Changi to Kuching

FLYING FROM SINGAPORE TO KUCHING

Malaysia Airlines operates a daily direct flight service between Singapore and Kuching. SilkAir also operate a direct flight service from Singapore to Kuching but only on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

BUDGET AIRLINES THAT FLY FROM SINGAPORE TO KUCHING

AirAsia operates daily flights that connect Singapore to Kuching directly.

DEPARTURE FROM SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT (SIN)

Singapore Changi Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports and it is highly recommended for travellers to arrive and check-in at least two hours before the scheduled departure flight time. Getting to the airport is relatively easy and you are choose from taking a public train, bus or taxi. The first two options are the most cost-efficient (SGD 2 or USD 1.50) and it requires just 45 minutes to get from the city to Terminal 3 of the airport. If you are looking for a more convenient option that will take you from door-to-door, hop on a public taxi and get to the airport within 20 minutes (depending on traffic) for approximately SGD 20 (USD 15) to SGD 30 (USD 22). Should you require to park your vehicle at the airport, parking facilities are available at SGD 0.04 (USD 0.03) a minute with a daily cap of SGD 57.60 (USD 42.40).

THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT (SIN)

There is always something to check out at the Singapore Changi Airport - it is very much a destination for international travellers as well as the locals. The airport is home to a large number of restaurants and shopping here (regardless of whether it is inside or outside the transit area) is duty free. If you ever find yourself with some time to kill at the Singapore Changi Airport, check out the Butterfly Garden or take a swim in the rooftop pool to beat the heat. You will also find the world’s tallest slide in an airport here! If you do have a long layover, consider checking-in the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport which is directly connected to Terminal 3 of the Singapore Changi Airport for a good rest.

ARRIVAL AT KUCHING AIRPORT (KCH)

Kuching Airport underwent a major refurbishment process in 2006 so it is actually quite modern and relatively new. Getting from the airport to the city is relatively easy if you intend to take a public taxi - purchase a prepaid coupon just outside international arrivals for approximately MYR 30 (SGD 10 or USD 7) and the journey should take around 20-25 minutes.

THINGS TO DO AT KUCHING AIRPORT

There are a number of international fast food chains in Kuching Airport - the most notable ones being McDonald’s, KFC and Starbucks. If you would like to enjoy some Malaysian cuisine before leaving, the Old Town White Coffee is probably your best bet at the airport. There is also a paid airport lounge (Plaza Premium) where you can enjoy some hot food and beverages if you are here on a longer layover or if your flight got delayed.

TIME DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND KUCHING

There is no time difference between Kuching (GMT +8) and Singapore (GMT +8).

WEATHER IN KUCHING

Kuching enjoys a tropical rainforest climate across all periods of the year with very wet weather - it is the wettest populated area in Malaysia. January is generally the wettest month with temperatures that fluctuate between 23 and 30 degree Celsius. The hottest months are between June and July with temperatures between 23 and 33 degree Celsius across the day.

EXCHANGE RATE BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND KUCHING

The local currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). The current exchange rate is SGD 1 = MYR 2.99 (USD 1 = CNY 4.07).

AVERAGE COST OF A MEAL SINGAPORE AND KUCHING

Dining out in Kuching is significantly cheaper when compared to Singapore. A local meal at an inexpensive restaurant is about four time cheaper in Kuching (SGD 3 or USD 2) when compared to the average in Singapore (SGD 12 or USD 9). Similarly, a three-course meal for two at a typical restaurant in Kuching will set you back around SGD 15 (USD 11) as compared to an average of SGD 60 (USD 44) in Singapore.

AVERAGE COST OF HOTEL SINGAPORE AND KUCHING

The average cost of a room night in a 4-star hotel in Kuching (SGD 62 or USD 45) is almost half of what one would expect to pay in Singapore at (SGD 120 or USD 88) respectively. There are no known 5-star hotels in Kuching at the time of writing but an average room night in a 5-star hotel in Singapore is approximately SGD 250 (USD 183).

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This information is correct as of 28 August 2016.