Travel Info
Malaysia is easily accessible from most parts of the world by air, land and sea links. There are more than 40 international airlines fly into the country while the national carrier, Malaysia Airlines, has a global network that spans six continents and a national network that covers more than 36 local destinations.
There are six international airports in Malaysia with the main gateway being the KL International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang. It is located approximately 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. The rest of the country including Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan in East Malaysia is well serviced by 14 domestic airports and airstrips for the rural areas.
The main entry point by sea to KL is Port Klang, about 50km away from KL. Malaysia is also accessible by rail and road from Singapore and Thailand.
Getting to Sarawak
Kuching International Airport is Sarawak's main gateway. There are near-hourly connections to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Malindo Air as well as flights to Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and points elsewhere in Sarawak on Fly Asian Xpress (FAX). International connections are rather limited, although there are a few weekly services to Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Singapore.
The airport underwent a major facelift in 2005-2006 and is now modern and pleasant. Kuching city is about 20 minutes away by taxi, a fixed RM17.50 from the taxi coupon stand just outside arrivals. There are also rather intermittent (once every hour or so) buses to the city center for RM1.
When checking in, note that all flights outside Sarawak are considered "international", even if you're only going elsewhere in Malaysia. There is a basic restaurant on the ground floor before security. The newly opened KFC is located at the left of the terminal on the departure level.
Accomodation
Kuching has plenty of hotels from budget to luxury. Some recommended hotels are listed below.
Imperial Hotel Kuching
Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli
93250 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: +6082-588999
Fax: +6082-588998
Website: http://www.imperialhotelkuching.com
Riverside Majestic Hotel
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
P.O Box 2928
93756 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: +6082-247777
Fax: +6082-425858
Website: http://www.riversidemajestic.com
Pullman Kuching
No. 1A, Jalan Mathies,
93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: +6082-222888
Fax: +6082-222999
Website: http://www.pullmanhotels.com
Hilton Kuching
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
Po Box 2396, 93748 Kuching Sarawak
Tel: +6082-248200
Fax: +6082-428984
Website: http://www.kuching.hilton.com
Grand Magherita Hotel
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman,
P.O Box 2362
93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel: +6082-240277
Fax: +6082-426169
Website: http://www.holiday-inn.com/kuchingmys
Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites Kuching
Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg
93000 Kuching, Sarawak
(P.O.Box A298, 93804 Kuching)
Tel: +6082-258000
Fax: +6082-425400 (General)
+6082-250003 (Reservation)
Website: http://www.merdekapalace.com
Grand Continental Hotel Kuching
Jalan Ban Hock, Kuching sarawak
93100 Malaysia.
Tel: +6082-230399
Fax: +6082-230339
Website: http://www.gradcontinental.com.my
360 Hotel
Hock Lee Centre, Hotel Tower
Jalan Datuk Abang Abdul Rahim,
93450 Kuching
HP: +6012 - 883 0360
Tel: +6082 - 484 888 ext 309
Fax: +6082 - 484 999
Website: http://www.360kuching.com
Somerset Gateway Hotel
9, Jalan Bukit Mata,
Kuching, Sarawak,
93100 Malaysia,
Tel: +6082-250958
Website: http://www.somersetgatewaykuching.com
Harbour View
Lorong Temple,
93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel : +6082-274666
Fax : +6082-274777
Website: http://www.harbourview.com.my/
The LimeTree Hotel
Lot 317 Jalan Abell,
93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Tel:+6082-414600
Fax:+6082-424600
Website: http://www.limetreehotel.com.my/
Abell Hotel
No 22, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel : +6082 23 9449
Fax : +6082 23 4488
Website : http://www.abellhotel.com/
56 Hotel
Lot 2228 & 2229 Section 64 Jalan Tun Jugah
93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel : +60 82 575 666
Fax : +60 82 575 668
Website :http://www.56hotel.com.my
LOT 10 Hotel
Jalan Ban Hock/
Jalan Central Timur,
93100 Kuching, Sarawak,
Tel : +60 82 232 228
Fax : +60 82 236 668
Website :http://lot10hotel.com/
For information on tourism in Sarawak, please visit http://www.sarawaktourism.com