Cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Bharu from £80

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Tue, Jul 21
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£80
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Thu, Jul 23
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£87
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Wed, Jul 22
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£87
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Tue, Jul 21
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£87
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Sat, Jul 25
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£87
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Mon, Jul 20
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Mon, Jul 20 – Thu, Jul 23
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
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Tue, Jul 21 – Thu, Jul 23
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£169
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
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How much do flights to Kota Bharu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£80

Cheapest round-trip

£168

Average round-trip

£179

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

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
Kuching International
Arrive to
Sultan Ismail Petra
Average flights per week
196
Flight distance

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kuching to Kota Bharu

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

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
11 Jul
57%
33°C24°C
18 Jul
79%
32°C25°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
33°C24°C
19 Jul
57%
31°C24°C
Monday
13 Jul
76%
31°C24°C
20 Jul
76%
31°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
77%
32°C24°C
21 Jul
57%
32°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
82%
32°C24°C
22 Jul
57%
32°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
80%
32°C24°C
23 Jul
66%
29°C25°C
Friday
17 Jul
68%
32°C25°C
24 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Turkish Airlines, and Firefly. Kuching and Kota Bharu have 196 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Manila, Jakarta, Miri, Java, Penang, Johor Bahru, Bintulu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Taipei, Denpasar, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sibu, Medan, Shenzhen, Sandakan.
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, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Seoul, Sandakan, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Medan, Jakarta, Hanoi, Krabi, Langkawi, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Manila, Shanghai, Surat Thani Province, Tawau.
What airports are near Kuching?
The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.
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 Kuching and Kota Bharu?
Currently, you can fly between Kuching and Kota Bharu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Turkish Airlines, Firefly.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuching and Kota Bharu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuching 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.
What flights operate between Kuching and Kota Bharu?
Traveling between Kuching 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.
How many airports are there near Kuching?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International
How many airports are there near Kota Bharu?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuching and Kota Bharu depart?
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