Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Sibu Airport (SBW): what you need to know
The timezone in Sibu is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Your MAA to SBW flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to tour another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Sibu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a well-known stop between MAA and SBW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Sibu Airport (SBW)
At the moment, ر.ق. 488 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Sibu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,007. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to SBW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Sibu Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAA to SBW.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that leave from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Sibu Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Sibu Airport (SBW)
Once your Chennai Airport to Sibu Airport flight has touched down, kick back at a hotel close by. Belian Homestay Sibujaya is a convenient option that's not too far from SBW.
Travel beyond Sibu and discover new places with your own wheels. You can pick up a Sibu Airport rental car from companies like Avis or EPTA.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Sibu Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sibu Airport (SBW) to central Sibu
From Sibu Airport, Sibu is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Sibu Airport (SBW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Sibu Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sibu in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Sibu Airport for May if you'd like to go to Sibu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to SBW in February. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sibu has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north-east of Sibu, a visit to Miri will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Tusan Cliff Beach, Replica Grand Old Lady Taman Awam and Canada Hill.
Around 161 kilometres north-east of Sibu, Bintulu is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Taman Tumbina, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Kampung Jepak.
