Why go
- Coastal town on Borneo island, Sarawak, Malaysia.
- Served by Bintulu Airport (BTU).
History
Bintulu is a coastal town on the island of Borneo in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia. Bintulu is located 610 kilometres northeast of Kuching, 216 kilometres northeast of Sibu, and 200 kilometres southwest of Miri. With a population of 114,058 as of 2010, Bintulu is the capital of the Bintulu District, Bintulu Division of Sarawak, Malaysia.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72, 737-800) · 5 routes: Kota Kinabalu*, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Miri*, Sibu*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 2 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Kuching
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bintulu Airport (BTU); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BTU has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Sibu). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bintulu, Malaysia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.