Cheap flights from Sibu to Kota Bharu from £70

Cheap flights from Sibu to Kota Bharu from £70

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Kota Bharu

1 stop
Mon, May 18
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£70
Search
1 stop
Sun, May 17
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£70
Search
1 stop
Tue, May 19
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£70
Search
1 stop
Sat, May 16
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£71
Search
1 stop
Mon, May 18
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£76
Search
1 stop
Sun, May 17
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£76
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

1 stop
Sun, May 17 – Tue, May 19
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£145
Search
1 stop
Sat, May 16 – Tue, May 19
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£146
Search
1 stop
Sat, May 16 – Tue, May 19
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£150
Search
1 stop
Sun, May 17 – Tue, May 19
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£151
Search
1 stop
Mon, May 18 – Thu, May 21
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£158
Search
1 stop
Sat, May 16 – Mon, May 18
Sibu SBWKota Bharu KBR
£162
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Kota Bharu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£70

Cheapest round-trip

£145

Average round-trip

£181

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Sibu
Arrive to
Sultan Ismail Petra
Average flights per week
126
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sibu to Kota Bharu

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

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
25 Apr
89%
32°C25°C
2 May
65%
33°C24°C
Sunday
26 Apr
87%
32°C25°C
3 May
68%
32°C25°C
Monday
27 Apr
32°C25°C
4 May
78%
33°C24°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
89%
33°C25°C
5 May
89%
33°C25°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
84%
33°C25°C
6 May
78%
33°C24°C
Thursday
30 Apr
33°C24°C
7 May
88%
34°C25°C
Friday
1 May
88%
33°C25°C
8 May
30°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and Air Borneo. Sibu and Kota Bharu have 126 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Sibu?
The main airport in Sibu is Sibu. It is also served by Sibu, Bintulu, Mukah, Tanjung Manis.
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 Sibu and Kota Bharu?
Currently, you can fly between Sibu and Kota Bharu with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Air Borneo.
When’s the best time to travel between Sibu and Kota Bharu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sibu 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 Sibu and Kota Bharu?
Traveling between Sibu 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 Sibu?
There are a number of airports in and around Sibu. The main one is Sibu and other nearby airports include Sibu, Bintulu, Mukah, Tanjung Manis
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 Sibu and Kota Bharu depart?
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 Sibu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sibu and Kota Bharu arrive?
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.
What time do flights between Sibu and Kota Bharu depart?
What time do flights between Sibu and Kota Bharu arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

The nearest countries with flights to Kota Bharu

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Sibu

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Sibu

Airports near Kota Bharu

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Sibu to Kota Bharu

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights