Flying from Melbourne to Sibu Airport (SBW): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Sibu Airport (SBW) taking off from here.
Sibu is three hours behind Melbourne. Sibu Airport is located in Sibu, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to SBW.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to visit a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to SBW.
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Sibu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to SBW flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Sibu Airport (SBW)
Arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Sibu Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay a short drive from SBW at Belian Homestay Sibujaya.
Secure yourself a Sibu Airport rental car from leading companies like Avis or EPTA. With your own wheels, you can venture farther out of Sibu and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Sibu Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sibu Airport (SBW)
Right now, $247 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sibu Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $467. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to SBW, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Sibu Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Sibu Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sibu Airport (SBW)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Sibu. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Sibu Airport (SBW), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Melbourne to SBW flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Sibu, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sibu Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Sibu
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Sibu Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sibu:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Hiking & Jungle Trekking Kemuyang Sibu, Sibu River Cruise and RB Reef are essential stops on your Sibu itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Bintulu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sibu. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Bintulu waterfront, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Tua Pek Kong Temple.
Around 113 kilometres east of Sibu, Kapit is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Start your sightseeing at Kapit Town Square, Fort Sylvia and Church of Mary Immaculate Conception.