Travelling from London to Sibu Airport (SBW): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Sibu Airport (SBW). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Sibu is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Sibu Airport is located in Sibu.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to SBW. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you want to discover a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to SBW.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Sibu Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to SBW flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Sibu Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from STN arrive at their final stop as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Sibu Airport (SBW)
Hop off your flight from London to Sibu Airport and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a convenient option a quick drive from SBW, head for Belian Homestay Sibujaya.
Grab a Sibu Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Avis and EPTA can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Sibu and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your London to Sibu Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sibu Airport (SBW)
P33,089 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Sibu Airport. Return flights start from P55,913. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to SBW. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable London to Sibu Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Sibu Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Sibu Airport (SBW)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Sibu. July is when most people book flights from London to Sibu Airport (SBW), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a London to SBW plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sibu to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Sibu Airport in February when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Sibu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sibu right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Sibu Airport:
Your Sibu visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Hiking & Jungle Trekking Kemuyang Sibu, Sibu River Cruise and RB Reef.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sibu will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north-east of Sibu, a trip to Bintulu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Bintulu waterfront, Jungle Trekking Taman Tumbina Bintulu and Tua Pek Kong Temple.
Kapit is another standout destination in Malaysia and is around 113 kilometres east of Sibu. No journey is complete without visiting Kapit Town Square, Fort Sylvia and Church of Mary Immaculate Conception.