Cheap flights to Kota Bharu
7 cities have regular scheduled flights to Kota Bharu (KBR). 13 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, George Town, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Bharu
Johor Bahru — Kota Bharu
Jakarta — Kota Bharu
George Town — Kuala Lumpur
Singapore — Kota Bharu
Kuching — Kuala Lumpur
Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur
Popular departure cities to Kota Bharu
Flight insights to Kota Bharu
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Kota Bharu — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Kota Bharu come from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and George Town. Kuala Lumpur leads with around 409 flights a week.
- Kuala Lumpur409 flights/week
- Singapore11 flights/week
- George Town9 flights/week
- Johor Bahru5 flights/week
- Kota Kinabalu5 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Kota Bharu depart from Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Malaysia alone accounts for about 97% of all direct routes.
- Malaysiaavg $34
- Singaporeavg $75
- Indonesiaavg $57
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Kota Bharu range from Kuala Lumpur at $14 to Singapore at $75 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $14
- Singaporefrom $75
- George Townfrom $33
- Johor Bahrufrom $33
- Kota Kinabalufrom $56
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Kota Bharu from right now are Kuala Lumpur from $14, George Town from $33 and Johor Bahru from $33.
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $14
- George Townfrom $33
- Johor Bahrufrom $33
- Kuchingfrom $34
- Kota Kinabalufrom $56
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Kota Bharu is from Kota Kinabalu at about 2h 28m, followed by Jakarta (2h 22m) and Kuching (1h 50m).
- Kota Kinabalu2h 28m
- Jakarta2h 22m
- Kuching1h 50m
- Singapore1h 13m
- Johor Bahru1h 12m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Kota Bharu?
- There are 7+ cities with regular flights to Kota Bharu, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Kota Bharu depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Kota Bharu from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, George Town, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Kota Bharu?
- 13 airlines operate flights to Kota Bharu, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Kota Bharu?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Kota Bharu?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.