AirAsia is set to reintroduce their air connectivity between Sabah and Sarawak with direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sibu and Bintulu starting in November 2026.
The services will provide travellers with additional direct flight options between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and two major cities in Sarawak – Sibu (SBW) and Bintulu (BTU).
The Kota Kinabalu – Bintulu direct service will resume on November 1st with three flights weekly, while the Kota Kinabalu – Sibu direct service will resume on November 2, with four flights weekly.
Both routes will use the Airbus A320 aircraft.
Sales of the tickets are already open with AirAsia’s current booking system showing direct Kota Kinabalu – Sibu services operating in November, with flights taking around one hour and 10 minutes.
The airline is also listing Kota Kinabalu – Bintulu services, giving passengers another direct connection between Sabah and central Sarawak.
The Kota Kinabalu – Sibu route is particularly significant for travellers who previously had to consider connecting flights or alternative routes when travelling between the two destinations.
AirAsia’s booking information shows fares for selected November Kota Kinabalu – Sibu flights from around RM143 one way, although fares vary according to travel dates, availability and booking conditions.
For the reverse journey, AirAsia also lists direct Sibu – Kota Kinabalu flights, with a typical flight duration of approximately one hour and 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, the Kota – Kibabalu flight prices start at RM135 with similar varying prices according to travel dates, availability and booking conditions.
Article sources:
- Borneo Post – Tiong: AirAsia to resume KK-Bintulu, KK-Sibu flights in November
- AirAsia Official Website