Cheap flights from Kota Bharu
The region's primary aviation hub is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, located just 8 kilometers from central Kota Bharu. The city's route network covers 7 key destinations, providing reliable connections to major metropolitan areas. The most sought-after routes are flights to Kuala Lumpur with 394 flights per week, as well as flights to George Town and Singapore.
Currently, 14 airlines operate flights from the city, with carriers like AirAsia, Batik Air, and Firefly leading in terms of departures. Below on this page, you will find convenient city cards with interest-based filters to help you quickly find the perfect option for your next trip. Before you set off, we also recommend checking the current weather at your destination.
Kota Bharu — Kuala Lumpur
Kota Bharu — George Town
Kota Bharu — Johor Bahru
Kota Bharu — Singapore
Kota Bharu — Jakarta
Kota Bharu — Kuching
Kota Bharu — Kota Kinabalu
Kota Bharu — Bangkok
Flight insights from Kota Bharu
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Kota Bharu — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Kota Bharu are Kuala Lumpur, George Town and Singapore. Kuala Lumpur leads with around 394 flights a week.
- Kuala Lumpur394 flights/week
- George Town13 flights/week
- Singapore12 flights/week
- Kota Kinabalu6 flights/week
- Johor Bahru6 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Kota Bharu head to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Malaysia alone accounts for about 97% of all direct routes.
- Malaysiaavg $43
- Singaporeavg $40
- Indonesiaavg $80
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Kota Bharu range from Kuala Lumpur at $15 to Kota Kinabalu at $67 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $15
- George Townfrom $35
- Singaporefrom $40
- Kota Kinabalufrom $67
- Johor Bahrufrom $45
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Kota Bharu right now are Kuala Lumpur from $15, George Town from $35 and Singapore from $40.
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $15
- George Townfrom $35
- Singaporefrom $40
- Johor Bahrufrom $45
- Kuchingfrom $52
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Kota Bharu is to Tokyo at about 6h 57m, followed by Osaka (6h 28m) and Seoul (6h).
- Tokyo6h 57m
- Osaka6h 28m
- Seoul6h
- Ahmedabad5h 14m
- Jaipur5h 9m
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IndonesiaFrequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Kota Bharu?
- Currently, you can fly to 7 different destinations from Kota Bharu. The route network includes both domestic flights within Malaysia and international services to neighboring countries in the region.
- What are the most popular destinations from Kota Bharu?
- Kuala Lumpur is the most in-demand destination, with 394 flights per week. Other top routes include George Town (13 flights per week), Singapore (12 flights), and Kota Kinabalu (6 flights).
- How many airlines fly from Kota Bharu?
- Regular air service from the city is provided by 14 airlines. The largest operators with the highest flight volumes are AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines.
- Which airports serve Kota Bharu?
- Passengers are served by Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR). It is a modern aviation hub located 8 kilometers from central Kota Bharu, making it easy to reach the city quickly.
- How can I find cheap flights from Kota Bharu?
- To save money, look for flights from low-cost carriers like AirAsia and try to book several weeks in advance. It's also useful to compare offers from the various airlines listed on this page and use filters to find the best options.