Cheap flights from Kota Bharu to Kuching from £80

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Tue, May 26
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£80
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Thu, May 28
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£89
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Sat, May 30
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£117
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Wed, May 27
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£142
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Wed, May 27
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£149
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Wed, May 27
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£155
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Tue, May 26 – Thu, May 28
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£164
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£197
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Sat, May 30 – Tue, Jun 2
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£205
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Thu, May 28 – Sat, May 30
Kota Bharu KBRKuching KCH
£208
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Tue, May 26 – Thu, May 28
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£225
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How much do flights to Kuching cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£80

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£91

Cheapest round-trip

£164

Average round-trip

£179

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Kuching airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus.

Kuching, the capital of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, is served by Kuching International Airport (KCH), located approximately 11 km south of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

RM 30-RM 45 (fixed coupon fare; purchase at airport counter)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

20-35 min

RM 18-RM 35 (varies by demand and destination)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

35-50 min

RM 1-RM 3 (cash payment on board)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

RM 0-RM 50 (complimentary or paid; check with hotel)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-35 min

RM 50-RM 100 (fixed rate; book in advance)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or families

20-35 min

RM 80-RM 200 (per day; counters at arrivals hall)

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring Sarawak independently

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR (approximately USD 1 = MYR 4.5); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a coupon system with fixed fares purchased at the counter before departure.
  • Public bus services may have limited schedules on weekends and public holidays.
  • Grab is the most widely used ride-hailing app in Kuching; download the app before arrival.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kuching

Depart from
Sultan Ismail Petra
Arrive to
Kuching International
Average flights per week
268
Flight distance
1035 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 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

Check-in for a flight from Kota Bharu to Kuching

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kuching

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C23°C
February29°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April30°C23°C
May31°C23°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August31°C23°C
September31°C23°C
October30°C23°C
November29°C23°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Coldest month
23°C
February
Sunny days
101
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
89%
27°C24°C
16 May
86%
30°C24°C
Sunday
10 May
86%
32°C23°C
17 May
80%
29°C23°C
Monday
11 May
89%
28°C23°C
18 May
82%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
12 May
86%
29°C24°C
19 May
85%
25°C23°C
Wednesday
13 May
75%
32°C23°C
20 May
32°C24°C
Thursday
14 May
85%
26°C24°C
21 May
83%
31°C24°C
Friday
15 May
81%
30°C23°C
22 May
79%
29°C24°C
The distance between Kota Bharu and Kuching is 1035 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and Scoot. Kota Bharu and Kuching have 268 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kota Bharu to Kuching?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Bharu and Kuching takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kota Bharu and Kuching?
The flight distance between Kota Bharu and Kuching is 1035 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Bharu and Kuching?
Several carriers operate flights between Kota Bharu and Kuching. 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 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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?
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.
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.
What airports are near Kuching?
The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.
Which airlines fly between Kota Bharu and Kuching?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Bharu and Kuching with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Bharu and Kuching?
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