Bintulu Airport is located in Bintulu, which is a small town in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. This airport although mid-size has the capability of handling large Boeing planes as well. Every year thousands of tourist and businessmen transit through this airport. In line with Malaysia’s aggressive tourism strategy this airport is equipped with all modern amenities and facilities that any world traveler may desire. There is a dedicated customer service portal as well as a couple of car hire agencies with their booths located inside Bintulu Airport.
A beautiful coastal town
Bintulu is a visual treat in the form of a popular coastal town in Malaysia. It is well connected to larger cities such as Kuching, Sibu and Miri. This connection makes a significant contribution to the city’s economy as efficient road transport cuts down on the need for high air traffic. Bintulu is known for its coast line and most tourists prefer to utilize a car hire to enjoy the cool sea breeze while driving along the coastline.
City of parks
Bintulu is known for its lush greenery and a large number of parks where tourists can relax and enjoy the beauty of this small but magnificent city. The biggest and the most popular park being the Similajau National Park.
- Similajau National Park – This is located about 30 km away from the Bintulu Airport and about 25 km away from Bintulu city center. It is best advised to hire a trusted car hire to make your trip to the Similajau National Park comfortable and less hectic. The major attractions within this national park are:
- Location and scenic beauty – This is one of the few national parks that feature a rainforest section along with dreamy beaches having white and golden sand. This is enough for anyone to literally rush to this paradise. There is an entire gallery section in the airport dedicated to highlight this paradise for nature lovers.
- Rich in Flora and Fauna - This Park has a combination of Kerangas (a type of rainforest vegetation) and Tongkat Ali which is a small and slender tree.
There are a couple of other attractions near this park:
- Batu Mandi – This is a picturesque beach near the Similajau National Park.
- View Point – This is a well-positioned shelter to allow the nature lovers to view birds, marine life and other creatures in the park.
