How to find cheap flights to Labuan Airport (LBU)
Right now, $251 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Labuan Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to LBU for $419.
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Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Labuan, where Labuan Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some amazing early bird rates.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Labuan by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you browse prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Search for plane tickets to Labuan Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Labuan
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Labuan in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to LBU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Labuan at its busiest, lock in your flights to LBU for July. Holidaying during high seasons usually means there's more to see and do than at other times.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Labuan are usually less expensive.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Labuan is warmest in May, averaging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF), February brings the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for clearer skies? February is the driest month in Labuan, averaging 15 days of rain.
It rains the most during November, which gets around 24 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Labuan Airport (LBU): What you need to know
Fly to Labuan in a single trip with Malaysia Airlines. AirAsia also offers direct flights to Labuan Airport.
If you want to travel with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your LBU plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. Up to 77% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
LBU is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Labuan Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to LBU:
Waste no time getting out there by booking a car hire in LBU. Grab your ride from Hertz to explore parts of Labuan that tend to fly under the radar.
Flights out of Labuan Airport reach their destination as scheduled 73% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Labuan from Labuan Airport (LBU)
Central Labuan is about 3 kilometres from LBU.
After landing from your flight to LBU, driving to the centre will take around 5 minutes.
Labuan has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Labuan highlights
Put these leading attractions at the top of your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Labuan:
Labuan, Sabah Malaysia: Located around 0.80 kilometres south-west of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Perpustakaan Awam W.P. Labuan: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 0.97 kilometres south-west of the centre of Labuan.
How to get to Lawas from Labuan Airport (LBU)
The nearby city of Lawas is about 56 kilometres from LBU. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or cab usually takes around 2 hours 45 minutes.
Travelling from Labuan Airport (LBU) to Limbang
Limbang is another city that you can easily get to from Labuan Airport. It's around 64 kilometres away.
Travelling there by car takes roughly 5 hours 5 minutes.
Explore more of Malaysia
In the mood to keep exploring? Kota Kinabalu is an essential stop in Malaysia. It's around 121 kilometres north-east of Labuan and features Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd.. The most convenient airport for this city is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
Miri is another popular destination in Malaysia and is roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Labuan. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Miri Balloon, Piasau Nature Reserve Ranger Station and Marina Bay Park. Miri Airport (MYY) handles most flights into this city.
Or venture to Marudi, roughly 161 kilometres south-west of Labuan. Taman Tasik Marudi, Fort Hose and Good Shepherd's Catholic Church are among the many reasons to go.
