Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu takes around 1.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?

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The flight distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu is 526 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Johor Bahru?

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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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What airports are near Johor Bahru?

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The main airport in Johor Bahru is Senai International. It is also served by Singapore Changi, Senai International, Seletar Airport, Malacca International.

Question 7

What airports are near Kota Bharu?

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The main airport in Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra. It is also served by Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?

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Currently, you can fly between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu with AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?

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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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?

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Traveling between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Johor Bahru?

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There are a number of airports in and around Johor Bahru. The main one is Senai International and other nearby airports include Singapore Changi, Senai International, Seletar Airport, Malacca International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kota Bharu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Bharu. The main one is Sultan Ismail Petra and other nearby airports include Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johor Bahru, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johor Bahru, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£39
Cheapest round-trip	£75
Average round-trip	£98
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in August	£39 – £55

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	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
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-25 min	RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand (approximately USD 3–7)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Public Bus	25-40 min	RM 2 – RM 5; local bus fare (approximately USD 0.50–1)	limited service, check schedules (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Rental Car	15-25 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day rental (approximately USD 17–43)	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration
Hotel Shuttle	15-30 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (approximately USD 0–11)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
AirAsia	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
AirAsia	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
AirAsia	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	24°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	29°C	24°C
April	30°C	25°C
May	31°C	26°C
June	30°C	25°C
July	30°C	25°C
August	30°C	25°C
September	30°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	28°C	25°C
December	27°C	24°C

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