Kuching International Airport – KCH Kuching
Kuching International Airport is an international public and military airport, with an airport code of KCH, located 11 kilometers from the city center of Kuching, Malaysia. The airport is owned by the Malaysian Government but is being operated by Malaysian Airports Holdings Berhad and is serving whole southwestern region of Sarawak, Malaysia including Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division. As of 2018, the airport has boarded over five million passengers making it the fourth busiest airport in Malaysia, and has loaded almost 27,000 tons of cargo shipments. Kuching International Airport also serves as the secondary home of Malaysian Airlines next to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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KCH-Kuching International Airport has one runway and has recently undergone major renovation that gave the airport a modern and classy interior. It has three floors: the first floor is for the arrival, baggage claim, customs and counters for transport service, the top floor is for departure and check-in, and the mezzanine is where the airline offices, restaurants and shops are located. The airport offers transport service allowing passengers to book in advance for a convenient way to get to their respective hotels. The airport is a gateway to the cities of Padawan and Gita, among others.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Place2stay - Airport is the closest hotel from Kuching International Airport (KCH). This hotel is just two kilometers away from the airport, offering the basic amenities for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Other nearby hotels from the airport are the Kuching Transit Inn and the posh Imperial Hotel Kuching.
Sibu Airport (SBW) is the nearest airport to Kuching International Airport that also serves the aviation needs of Sarawak State, Malaysia.
