Why go
- City in Sarawak, Malaysia.
- Served by Miri Airport (MYY).
History
Miri is a coastal city in north-eastern Sarawak, Malaysia, located near the border of Brunei, on the island of Borneo. The city covers an area of 997.43 square kilometres (385.11 sq mi), located 798 kilometres (496 mi) northeast of Kuching and 329 kilometres (204 mi) southwest of Kota Kinabalu. Miri is the second largest city in Sarawak, with a population of 356,900 as of 2020. The city is also the capital of Miri District, Miri Division.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Malaysia Airlines MH (DHT, ATR 72, 737-800, 734) · 15 routes: Bario*, Bintulu*, Kota Kinabalu*, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Labuan*, Lawas*, Limbang*, Long Akah*, Long Datih*, Long Seridan*, Marudi*, Mukah*, Mulu*, Sibu*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 7 routes: Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching, Penang, Singapore
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737) · 1 route: Kuching*
- Zest Air Z2 (A320) · 1 route: Manila
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 Miri Airport (MYY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MYY has direct flights to 20 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Bario, Bintulu…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Miri Port Crew Change Terminal Facility, 2.6 km); routes include Pujut Tanjung Batu jetty – Makam Dato Permaisuri.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Miri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.