City guide

Kapit

Kapit is a town and the capital of Kapit District in Kapit Division, Sarawak, Malaysia on the south bank of the Rajang River. 6 square kilometres and as of 2020, it has a population of 65,800.

Type CityPopulation 65,800

Why go

  • Town in Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Served by Kapit Airport (KPI).

History

Kapit is a town and the capital of Kapit District in Kapit Division, Sarawak, Malaysia on the south bank of the Rajang River. The district comprises 15,595.6 square kilometres and as of 2020, it has a population of 65,800.

Airports

Kapit Airport (KPI) 0.6 km to the centre
Kapit, 13, MY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Kapit
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Nanga Yong
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Song Express Boat Terminal - Kapit Passenger Terminal
Ferry route
Outdoor
Kapit Passenger Terminal - Belaga Express Boat Terminal
Ferry route
Outdoor
Sibu Express Boat Terminal - Kapit Express Boat Terminal
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kapit Airport (KPI). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kapit, 0.7 km); routes include Song Express Boat Terminal - Kapit Passenger Terminal, Kapit Passenger Terminal - Belaga Express Boat Terminal, Sibu Express Boat Terminal - Kapit Express Boat Terminal.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kapit. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail