Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu takes around 2.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?

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The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu is 1523 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Labuan, Kuala Terengganu, Lahad Datu, Sandakan, Tawau, Osaka, Miri, Singapore, Tokyo, Kuching, Manila, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Sibu, Penang, Zamboanga City, Taipei, Busan.

Question 5

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Bharu and Johor Bahru, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Langkawi, Bintulu, Hong Kong, Kuching, Tawau, Labuan, Kuantan, Sandakan, Ho Chi Minh City, Krabi, Denpasar, Guangzhou, Siem Reap, Bandung, Surabaya, Perth.

Question 6

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.

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

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?

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Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Royal Brunei Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu 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 12

What flights operate between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?

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Traveling between Kota Kinabalu 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 13

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang

Question 14

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 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu 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 17

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu 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	£38
Cheapest round-trip	£72
Average round-trip	£77
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in May	£34 – £34

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	0 0
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
Royal Brunei Airlines	RBA	BI	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

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	26°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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