Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bintulu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bintulu

With a population of 151,617, Bintulu is a must-see destination in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 30 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bintulu has to offer.

When to visit Bintulu

Bintulu in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bintulu in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1182
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bintulu in March, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 450 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Bintulu, with an average rainfall of 230 mm.

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How to Get to Bintulu

Plane

When flying to Bintulu, you’ll arrive at Bintulu (BTU), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bintulu, you’ll arrive at Bintulu (BTU), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bintulu

BTUBintulu
SBWSibu
MKMMukah

Airlines serving Bintulu

Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Scoot
Good (337 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (88 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (143 reviews)
Firefly
Good (35 reviews)
MASwings
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Where to stay in Bintulu

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,314 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bintulu

Hiring a car in Bintulu

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Bintulu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Bintulu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.