A taxi from the airport to Kuching Waterfront takes about 10–15 minutes and costs around RM 25–35.
Things to do at Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Kuching International AirportKCH
At the airport
Things to do in Kuching International Airport
Kuching International Airport is the gateway to Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. The city centre is about 10–15 minutes from the airport. Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak Museum, and the nearby orangutan and proboscis monkey sanctuaries make this one of Southeast Asia's more unique layover destinations.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Kuching International Airport
- Semengoh Wildlife Centre (orangutan rehabilitation) is about 20 km from the city — feasible on a longer layover if you pre-arrange timings.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at KCH
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Kuching International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestTravel Club Lounge
After completing immigration and the security check at Kuching International Airport (KCH), continue into the Main Terminal and proceed to the domestic departure/arrival level. This is the correct area for travelers connecting onward within Kuching, Malaysia, or preparing for a domestic flight. The Travel Club Lounge, a convenient airport lounge option for your travel needs, is located near Gate 6, making it easy to find once you reach the gate area. If you are unsure of the quickest route, follow signs for domestic departures/arrivals and Gate 6, and you’ll be close to the Travel Club Lounge.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.