How to get Cheap flight to Borneo ?

Surprisingly, flights to Borneo are very inexpensive. You'll often find specials — even on last-minute flights — to the four main cities in East Malaysia. Flight prices fluctuate wildly with the seasons, however, you can often find deals for less than US $50. Budget carriers such as AirAsia sometimes advertise fares as low as US $30!

See the exact location of Borneo, then learn some tips for how to get there yourself to the jungles once roamed by indigenous headhunters!

Where to Start in Borneo?

First understand that Borneo is divided into two states: Sarawak and Sabah. While the southern state of Sarawak tends to be cheaper and receives fewer visitors than Sabah, Sabah seems to steal the show with a better tourist infrastructure and more "organized" attractions. Before finding cheap flights to Borneo, you'll have to decide between starting in Sarawak (south) and Sabah (north).

Sarawak and Sabah are separated by the small, independent country of Brunei. Crossing between the two states by bus requires multiple border crossings and passing through Brunei.

Finding Cheap Flights to Borneo

Many travelers mistakenly only check on flight prices between Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, the largest city in Borneo.

Although you sometimes will find deals on flights to Kota Kinabalu, this popular route can jump in price -- particularly during the summer high season and driest months of February and March.

Fortunately, you can choose between four main entry points in Borneo:

• Kuching (the capital of Sarawak); airport code: KCH

• Miri (city in the north of Sarawak); airport code: MYY

• Kota Kinabalu (the capital of Sabah); airport code: BKI

• Sandakan (a large city in East Sabah); airport code: SDK

If flying directly from the U.S. or Europe, you may find a better deal by flying into Kuala Lumpur and then booking a new ticket with a budget carrier for the hop to Borneo.

Tip: Keep in mind that national holidays such as Hari Merdeka and other local festivals in Borneo could affect flight prices! The annual Rainforest World Music Festival held each summer just outside of Kuching in Sarawak affects transportation.

Flights to Borneo from Kuala Lumpur

There are lots of daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Borneo. The three most popular airlines with regular flights under US $50 are: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air.

If ticket prices are similar between airlines, keep in mind that Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air have a checked baggage allowance, but AirAsia will charge you for checking a bag.

Flights to Kuching

Kuching is boasted as one of the cleanest, friendliest cities in Asia; the vibe there along the waterfront is pleasant and peaceful. Flights to Kuching are often cheaper than flights into Kota Kinabali. You can begin your Borneo trip in Sarawak and then make your way north by bus while visiting the various national parks. See getting around Sarawak.

Kuching International Airport (airport code: KCH) is pleasantly functional. Unlike when entering Sabah, you'll have to pass through immigration again to be stamped into Sarawak. This stamp is independent and not related to your Malaysia entry stamp; pay attention to how much time that you are allowed inside of Sarawak.

AirAsia, Malindo Air, and Malaysia Airlines offer cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur, while SilkAir and Tiger Airways fly to and from Singapore. You'll also find several options for getting up to Sabah from Kuching once you are finished exploring Sarawak.

Surprisingly, Miri in northern Sarawak has one of the busiest domestic airports (airport code: MYY) in Malaysia. Flights to Miri from Kuala Lumpur can often be found for US $50 or less. Flying into Miri puts you closer to Lambir Hills National Park as well as Brunei for later crossing into Sabah.

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines run flights between Miri and Kuala Lumpur.

Flights to Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (airport code: BKI) is located just south of the city and is the second-busiest airport in Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu serves as the gateway for most tourists entering into Borneo.

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines service flights from Kuala Lumpur, while several other airlines offer international flights to places in East Asia such as Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

If you intend to fly to Borneo directly from your home country without stopping in Kuala Lumpur, flying into Kota Kinabalu is often the cheapest option.

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Flights to Sandakan

Most people haven't even heard of Sandakan — big city in East Sabah —  and you can use that to your advantage! You'll often find cheaper flights for entering Sabah through Sandakan.

In fact, Sandakan is located much closer than Kota Kinabalu to popular attractions such as the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok Orangutan Centre, scuba diving in Sipidan, and the Kinabatangan River. You can always take the scenic bus from Sandakan back to Kota Kinabalu when you are finished exploring Sabah.

Sandakan Airport (airport code: SDK) is small compared to the other airports in Borneo, but it often works out as a great option for flights between Kuala Lumpur and Borneo.

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines have cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan.???



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