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Sibu Airport

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Gateway to Sarawak's third-largest city on Borneo.

Opened
1950
Location
Sibu, Malaysia
Sibu Airport (IATA: SBW, ICAO: WBGS) is a domestic and regional airport serving Sibu, the third-largest city in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. It plays an important role in connecting Sibu to other parts of Malaysia, given the limited road infrastructure in much of Sarawak. The airport is operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and handles a modest but steady volume of passenger traffic, primarily from domestic routes to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, and other Sarawak destinations. Sibu serves as a commercial and timber trade hub, and the airport supports both business and leisure travelers. The airport features a single terminal building with basic passenger amenities. Its runway is capable of handling narrow-body jet aircraft, and MASwings and Malaysia Airlines are among the carriers providing regular service.
Terminals
Sibu Airport operates with a single terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for domestic and regional flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 25 kilometres from Sibu city centre, accessible primarily by taxi and private vehicle.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving Sibu Airport include Malaysia Airlines and MASwings, offering connections to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Miri, and other destinations within Malaysia.
Notable facts
  • ›Sibu is known as the 'Swan City' of Sarawak, reflecting the city's Foochow Chinese heritage.
  • ›The airport is managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
  • ›Sibu Airport primarily handles domestic traffic within Malaysia, with limited regional connections.
  • ›The surrounding region is heavily forested, making air travel a critical transport link for many communities.
  • ›MASwings operates turboprop services from Sibu to smaller interior destinations in Sarawak.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

SBW → JHBAK · 320
SBW → KCHAK · 320
SBW → KULAK · 320
SBW → KCHMH · 738
SBW → MYYMH · AT7
SBW → BKIMH · AT7
SBW → BTUMH · AT7
SBW → KULMH · 738
SBW → KULOD · 739
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Borneo's Heartland Along the Mighty Rejang River

Sibu is Sarawak's second-largest city, perched at the confluence of the Rejang and Igan rivers in Malaysian Borneo. It serves as the main gateway to the Rejang River basin and is a bustling trading hub with a predominantly Foochow Chinese heritage that shapes its culture, cuisine, and architecture.

The city rewards curious travelers with a lively waterfront, colorful festivals, and easy access to longhouse communities and jungle adventures upstream. While less touristed than Kuching or Miri, Sibu offers an authentic slice of Sarawakian life without the crowds.

  • •Sibu Heritage Centre — excellent museum covering Foochow immigration and Iban culture
  • •Sibu Central Market — sprawling riverside market bursting with local produce and street food
  • •Swan Lake & Tua Pek Kong Temple — iconic lakeside pagoda and temple complex in the city center
  • •Sibu Waterfront Esplanade — pleasant riverfront promenade ideal for sunset strolls
  • •Rejang River Boat Trips — scenic rides to longhouse villages and remote upriver towns
  • •Bukit Lima Nature Reserve — forested hill park with walking trails and city views

Getting around: Sibu has no rail service; most visitors travel by bus, taxi, or Grab (rideshare). Local buses connect the city center to outlying areas cheaply, while metered taxis and Grab cars are the most convenient options. Express boats from the Sibu Wharf are the primary way to reach upriver destinations such as Kapit and Belaga.

Best time: Visit between March and October during the drier months to avoid the heaviest monsoon rains, with Chinese New Year in January or February offering vibrant festival atmosphere.

Local food: Do not miss Foochow-style kampua mee (dry egg noodles with lard and soy sauce), kompia bread rolls, and fresh Rejang River fish dishes served at the waterfront hawker stalls.

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Sibu Airport
Encyclopaedia

Sibu Airport is an airport located 23 km (14 mi) east south east of Sibu, a town in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. In 2018, the airport handled 1,579,528 passengers on 20,869 flights and also handled 1,443 metric tonnes of cargo. The airport is the 11th busiest airport in Malaysia, and the 3rd busiest in Sarawak in terms of passengers handled.

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