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Cheapest one-way trip
£45
Cheapest nonstop round-trip
£90
Average round-trip
£76
Most popular airline
AirAsia
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The distance between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu is 1523 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly. Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu have 72 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10 | - | 11 | 11 |
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Check-in for a flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Firefly | FFM | FY | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu?
The flight distance between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu is 1523 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu?
Several carriers operate flights between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Bharu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Bharu and Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur International, Kota Kinabalu International, Langkawi International, Penang International, Senai International, Sultan Mahmud, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Labuan, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur International, Langkawi International, Penang International, Senai International, Sultan Ismail Petra, Tawau, Sultan Mahmud, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Sandakan, Sultan Abdul Halim, Kudat.
What airports are near Kota Bharu?
The main airport in Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra. It is also served by Narathiwat, Sultan Mahmud, Sultan Ismail Petra, Kerteh.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Kudat, Limbang, Lawas.
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