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There are 6 ways to get from Thailand to Kuching by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Hat Yai

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane HDY - KCH
    7h 20m
    RM 628–982

  2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane BKK - KCH
    7h 59m
    RM 298–1,032

  3. Train, train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane AOR - KCH
    8h
    RM 513–937

  4. Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car car
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane KBR - KCH
    7h 9m
    RM 366–869

  5. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane DMK - KCH
    7h 7m
    RM 624–1,029

  6. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane CNX - KCH
    7h 56m
    RM 923–1,727

Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRM 280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Thailand and Kuching, Malaysia?

Scoot Tigerair, MASwings, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 4 times a day.

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