Why go
- Island federal territory of Malaysia.
- Served by Sipitang Airport (SPT).
History
Labuan, officially the Federal Territory of Labuan, is an island federal territory of Malaysia. It includes Labuan Island and six smaller islands off the coast of the state of Sabah in East Malaysia. Labuan's capital is Victoria, which is best known as an offshore financial centre offering international financial and business services via Labuan IBFC since 1990, as well as being an offshore support hub for deepwater oil and gas activities in the region. It is also a tourist destination for people travelling through Sabah, nearby Bruneians, and scuba divers. The name Labuan derives from the Malay word labuhan, which means 'harbour'.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Malaysia Airlines MH (737-800, ATR 72, 734) · 3 routes: Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Miri*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 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.
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 Sipitang Airport (SPT); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LBU has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Miri). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Feri Antarabangsa Labuan, 4.9 km); routes include Muara - Labuan, Limbang-Labuan Express Route, Limbang-Labuan-Limbang.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Labuan Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.