Cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Bharu from £56

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Tue, Jun 9
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£56
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Sat, Jun 13
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£65
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Thu, Jun 11
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£93
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Sat, Jun 13
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£97
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Sat, Jun 13
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£103
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Wed, Jun 10
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£104
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Tue, Jun 9 – Thu, Jun 11
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£109
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£156
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Sat, Jun 13 – Tue, Jun 16
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£165
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Tue, Jun 9 – Sat, Jun 13
Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
£171
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Tue, Jun 9 – Sat, Jun 13
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Kuching KCHKota Bharu KBR
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How much do flights to Kota Bharu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£56

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£107

Cheapest round-trip

£109

Average round-trip

£176

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
Kuching International
Arrive to
Sultan Ismail Petra
Average flights per week
176
Flight distance
1035 km

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 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
AirAsia
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
AirAsia
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kuching to Kota Bharu

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

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
23 May
87%
32°C25°C
30 May
88%
30°C25°C
Sunday
24 May
86%
33°C25°C
31 May
77%
32°C25°C
Monday
25 May
87%
32°C24°C
1 Jun
86%
32°C25°C
Tuesday
26 May
88%
31°C24°C
2 Jun
64%
33°C25°C
Wednesday
27 May
72%
32°C25°C
3 Jun
73%
32°C25°C
Thursday
28 May
29°C25°C
4 Jun
85%
33°C25°C
Friday
29 May
64%
31°C25°C
5 Jun
85%
33°C25°C
The distance between Kuching and Kota Bharu is 1035 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and Turkish Airlines. Kuching and Kota Bharu have 176 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kuching to Kota Bharu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuching and Kota Bharu takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kuching and Kota Bharu?
The flight distance between Kuching and Kota Bharu is 1035 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuching and Kota Bharu?
Several carriers operate flights between Kuching and Kota Bharu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
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, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Turkish Airlines.
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.
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