Cheap flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu from £57

Cheap flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu from £57

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Thu, May 28
Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
£57
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Tue, May 26
Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
£82
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Sat, May 30
Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
£82
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1 stop
Sat, May 30
Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
£85
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Thu, May 28
Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
£85
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Thu, May 28
Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
£88
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Tue, May 26 – Thu, May 28
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£133
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Thu, May 28 – Sat, May 30
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£133
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
£157
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
£158
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
£160
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Johor Bahru JHBKota Bharu KBR
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How much do flights to Kota Bharu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£57

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£71

Cheapest round-trip

£133

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in May

£37 – £44

Getting from Kota Bharu airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi, while budget travelers often choose bus services

Kota Bharu is served by Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), located approximately 9 km northeast of the city center. This airport serves as the main gateway to Kelantan state in northeastern Peninsular Malaysia. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, buses, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

RM 25-RM 35 (fixed fare to city center (approximately USD 5–8))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

RM 15-RM 30 (varies by demand (approximately USD 3–7))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

25-40 min

RM 2-RM 5 (local bus fare (approximately USD 0.50–1))

limited service, check schedules (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

15-25 min

RM 80-RM 200 (per day rental (approximately USD 17–43))

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

15-30 min

RM 0-RM 50 (complimentary or charged by hotel (approximately USD 0–11))

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis operate on a fixed fare coupon system purchased at the airport counter.
  • Grab availability may be limited during off-peak hours; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Public bus services are infrequent; confirm schedules before relying on this option.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kota Bharu

Depart from
Senai International
Arrive to
Sultan Ismail Petra
Average flights per week
217
Flight distance
526 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
AirAsia
---------1---1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
AirAsia
---------1---1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kota Bharu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C24°C
February28°C24°C
March29°C24°C
April30°C25°C
May31°C26°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September30°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November28°C25°C
December27°C24°C
Hottest Month
31°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
185
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
88%
32°C25°C
16 May
86%
29°C24°C
Sunday
10 May
80%
30°C25°C
17 May
73%
32°C25°C
Monday
11 May
89%
30°C25°C
18 May
85%
31°C25°C
Tuesday
12 May
80%
30°C25°C
19 May
87%
31°C25°C
Wednesday
13 May
83%
32°C25°C
20 May
86%
32°C25°C
Thursday
14 May
83%
32°C25°C
21 May
81%
32°C25°C
Friday
15 May
80%
32°C25°C
22 May
88%
31°C25°C
The distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu is 526 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, and Malaysia Airlines. Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu have 217 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu takes around 1.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?
The flight distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu is 526 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?
Several carriers operate flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johor Bahru?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, Langkawi, Bangkok, Alor Setar, Ho Chi Minh City, Borneo, Kuching, Tawau, Sibu, Miri, Da Nang, Sandakan, Bintulu, Ipoh, Jakarta, Medan, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Bharu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Seoul, Sandakan, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Medan, Jakarta, Hanoi, Krabi, Langkawi, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Kuching, Manila, Shanghai, Surat Thani Province, Tawau.
What airports are near Johor Bahru?
The main airport in Johor Bahru is Senai International. It is also served by Singapore Changi, Senai International, Malacca International, Seletar Airport.
What airports are near Kota Bharu?
The main airport in Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra. It is also served by Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat.
Which airlines fly between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?
Currently, you can fly between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu with AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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