Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu from £40

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Tue, Apr 28
Kota Kinabalu BKIKota Bharu KBR
£40
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Mon, Apr 27
Kota Kinabalu BKIKota Bharu KBR
£42
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Sat, May 2
Kota Kinabalu BKIKota Bharu KBR
£53
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Tue, Apr 28
Kota Kinabalu BKIKota Bharu KBR
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Tue, Apr 28
Kota Kinabalu BKIKota Bharu KBR
£64
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Thu, Apr 30
Kota Kinabalu BKIKota Bharu KBR
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
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£93
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
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Tue, Apr 28 – Thu, Apr 30
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
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How much do flights to Kota Bharu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£40

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£84

Cheapest round-trip

£93

Average round-trip

£108

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Kota Bharu airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi, while budget travelers often choose bus services

Kota Bharu is served by Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), located approximately 9 km northeast of the city center. This airport serves as the main gateway to Kelantan state in northeastern Peninsular Malaysia. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, buses, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

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

15-25 min

RM 15-RM 30 (varies by demand (approximately USD 3–7))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

25-40 min

RM 2-RM 5 (local bus fare (approximately USD 0.50–1))

limited service, check schedules (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

15-25 min

RM 80-RM 200 (per day rental (approximately USD 17–43))

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

15-30 min

RM 0-RM 50 (complimentary or charged by hotel (approximately USD 0–11))

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis operate on a fixed fare coupon system purchased at the airport counter.
  • Grab availability may be limited during off-peak hours; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Public bus services are infrequent; confirm schedules before relying on this option.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kota Bharu

Depart from
Kota Kinabalu International
Arrive to
Sultan Ismail Petra
Average flights per week
196
Flight distance
1523 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
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

Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kota Bharu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C24°C
February28°C24°C
March29°C24°C
April30°C25°C
May31°C26°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September30°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November28°C25°C
December27°C24°C
Hottest Month
31°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
185
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
72%
32°C25°C
25 Apr
32°C22°C
Sunday
19 Apr
33°C25°C
26 Apr
84%
33°C24°C
Monday
20 Apr
71%
33°C24°C
27 Apr
30°C25°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
88%
32°C24°C
28 Apr
77%
32°C25°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
32°C24°C
29 Apr
72%
32°C25°C
Thursday
23 Apr
33°C24°C
30 Apr
83%
32°C25°C
Friday
24 Apr
32°C22°C
1 May
31°C24°C
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu is 1523 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Scoot, and Batik Air Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu have 196 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu takes around 2.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?
The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu is 1523 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?
Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Penang, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei, Miri.
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, Johor Bahru, Penang, Seoul, Sandakan, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Medan, Jakarta, Hanoi, Krabi, Langkawi, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Kuching, Manila, Shanghai, Surat Thani Province, Tawau.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.
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.
Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?
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.
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