Why go
- Town in Sarawak, Malaysia.
- Served by Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC).
History
Sibu is a city located in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia. It serves as the capital of Sibu District within Sibu Division and is situated on the island of Borneo. Covering an area of 129.5 square kilometres (50.0 sq mi), the city is positioned at the confluence of the Rajang and Igan Rivers, approximately 60 kilometres from the South China Sea and 191.5 kilometres (119 mi) north-east of the state capital, Kuching.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72, 737-800) · 5 routes: Bintulu*, Kota Kinabalu*, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Miri*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 3 routes: Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching
- Malindo Air OD (737-900) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72) · 1 route: 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
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
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 Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SBW has direct flights to 6 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Bintulu, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Sibu, 2.6 km); routes include Sibu Express Boat Terminal - Song Express Boat Terminal, Sibu Express Boat Terminal - Kapit Express Boat Terminal, Sibu Express Boat Terminal - Kuching Passenger Terminal (Currently Unavailable).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sibu. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.