Question 1

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, Denpasar, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Tawau, Alor Setar, Penang, Ho Chi Minh City, Barcelona, Yogyakarta, Bengkulu, Bintulu, Krabi, Milan, Phuket City, Miri, Hat Yai, Kuantan.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Manila, Denpasar, Penang, Shenzhen, Miri, Langkawi, Yogyakarta, Perth, Sandakan, Tawau, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Labuan, Java.

Question 3

What airports are near Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What airports are near Kuching?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Kota Bharu and Kuching?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Bharu and Kuching, 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 7

What flights operate between Kota Bharu and Kuching?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Kota Bharu and Kuching, 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 8

How many airports are there near Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

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 9

How many airports are there near Kuching?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 Kuching, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Kota Bharu and Kuching depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Kota Bharu and Kuching arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Kuching, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£59
Cheapest round-trip	£118
Average round-trip	£134
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	20-35 min	RM 30 – RM 45; fixed coupon fare; purchase at airport counter	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed pricing
Grab (ride-hailing)	20-35 min	RM 18 – RM 35; varies by demand and destination	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Public Bus (Kuching City Public Link)	35-50 min	RM 1 – RM 3; cash payment on board	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Hotel Shuttle	20-40 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or paid; check with hotel	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	20-35 min	RM 50 – RM 100; fixed rate; book in advance	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	20-35 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day; counters at arrivals hall	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring Sarawak independently

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

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	23°C
February	29°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	30°C	23°C
May	31°C	23°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	31°C	23°C
August	31°C	23°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	30°C	23°C
November	29°C	23°C
December	29°C	23°C

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