Kuching is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is situated on the Sarawak River at the southwest tip of the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo and covers an area of 431 square kilometers with a population about 165,642 in the Kuching North administrative region and 159,490 in the Kuching South administrative region a total of 325,132 people. Kuching was the third capital of Sarawak in 1827 during the administration of the Bruneian Empire. Kuching remained as capital during the Crown Colony period. After the formation of Malaysia in 1963, Kuching retained its status as the state capital and was granted city status in 1988. Since then, the Kuching city is divided into two administrative regions managed by two separate local authorities. The administrative center of Sarawak state government is located at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Kuching.

Airports in Kuching

1. Kuching International Airport (KCH)

Kuching International Airport (KCH) is an international airport serving the entire southwestern region of Sarawak, Malaysia. It is located 11 kilometers south of Kuching city center. The airport also shares its runway with the RMAF Kuching Airbase, home to the No. 7 Squadron RMAF. The airport terminal is capable of handling five million passengers per annum and it is the fourth busiest airport in Malaysia. KCH has grown rapidly with an increasing number of passengers and aircraft movement. In 2017, KCH handled 5,095,193 passengers with a corresponding volume of 51,097 flights. In the same year, this facility handled 24,620 metric tons of cargo. KCH is Malaysia Airlines ' secondary hub and has grown rapidly to address traveler demand in the East Malaysia region.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Kuching?

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Kuching?

The busiest month for tourism in Kuching, Malaysia is in April, followed by October and September. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Kuching in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Average temperatures in Kuching vary barely at all. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all the year with a chance of rain throughout most of the year. If you are looking for the very warmest time to visit Kuching, the hottest months are May, July, and then June. If dry weather is what you are after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Kuching are July, June, and then September. Kuching has some extremely humid months and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is July and the most humid month in January. Wind in Kuching is extremely calm. The windiest month is January, followed by February and July. The best times to visit Kuching for ideal weather is on early to mid-January.

Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival is a jazz festival overlooking the majestic Sarawak River. The Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival saw a line-up of regional and international bands and solo acts. Bands from USA, United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Portugal and of course Malaysia would be performing here. Apart from the jazz performances by the world-class musicians, the Kuching Waterfront Jazz (KWJF) festival features a bazaar comprising arts and craft, including food and beverage vendors. The bazaar gives festival-goers a more holistic experience, especially visitors to Sarawak, where they will be able to purchase local Sarawak wares and food.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Kuching?

Kuching is one of the best towns in Malaysia that have a lot of beautiful places to be visited. You cannot miss Kuching when traveling around Malaysia!

1. Sarawak State Museum - is the oldest museum in Borneo. It was founded in 1888 and opened in 1891 in a purpose-built building in Kuching, Sarawak. It has been said that naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace encouraged Charles Brooke, the second White Rajah of Sarawak, to establish the museum. Starting 23 October 2017, the museum is temporarily closed until 2020 for refurbishment works. Once it is reopened, the museum aims to be one of the finest museums in ASEAN.

2. Tua Pek Kong Temple - Tua Pek Kong Temple is also called as Siew San Teng Temple, is a Chinese temple situated near the waterfront of Kuching, Sarawak. It is located opposite the Chinese History Museum. It is the oldest temple in the city and formed a part of the Kuching Heritage Trail. The temple had been existed since 1770, with much of its history and it has been constructed with several renovations to make it become beautiful and updated to the visitors that come to Sarawak.

3. The Astana - The Astana is a palace in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, on the north bank of the Sarawak River, opposite the Kuching Waterfront. It is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, the Governor of Sarawak. The name is a variation of 'istana', meaning 'palace'. It was built in 1870 by the second White Rajah, Charles Brooke, as a wedding gift to his wife, Margaret Alice Lili de Windt. Normally, the palace is not open to the public, although there are landscaped gardens that can be reached by a boat ride across the Sarawak River. It is part of the trail of the Kuching Heritage.