Non-stop flights to Kota Bharu (KBR)
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is a small airport in Malaysia. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 6 domestic flights to Kota Bharu.
Kota Bharu is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and activities.
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All direct flights to Kota Bharu Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kota Bharu Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,081 flights arriving at Kota Bharu Airport, which are 36 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Kota Bharu are routes from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur (SZB), also in Malaysia. These two routes together are operated 943 times this month, and make up for 87% of all monthly arrivals at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
The longest flight to Kota Bharu KBR is departing from Kota Kinabalu (BKI). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes and covers a distance of 587 miles (945 km).
List of all direct flights to Kota Bharu
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kota Bharu, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kota Bharu.
Airlines flying to Kota Bharu
Currently, there are 4 airlines that fly to Kota Bharu. Most flights to Kota Bharu are operated by AirAsia, as they connect 4 airports to KBR. That’s around 2 times as much as Firefly, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Kota Bharu. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KBR flights:
International flights to Kota Bharu
Currently there are no international flights to Kota Bharu. The only flights to Kota Bharu are domestic flights within Malaysia. To get to Kota Bharu from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu.
Domestic flights to Kota Bharu
Flights from Malaysia to Kota Bharu
There are several airports within Malaysia that have domestic flights to Kota Bharu (6 in total).
From Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu, you can fly with AirAsia.
From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights are offered by AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
From Kuala Lumpur, you can fly non-stop with Batik Air or Firefly.
From Kuching, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
From Penang, you can fly non-stop to Kota Bharu with Firefly.
Alternative airports near Kota Bharu
Flying to an alternative airport near Kota Bharu could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Kota Bharu (KBR) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Narathiwat (NAW) and Redang (RDN).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kota Bharu?
There are 2 airports in Kota Bharu: Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) and Narathiwat Airport (NAW).
What is the best airport to fly into Kota Bharu?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).
How many airlines fly to Kota Bharu?
There are 4 airlines flying to Kota Bharu from 6 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Kota Bharu?
AirAsia, Firefly and Batik Air operate most flights to Kota Bharu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kota Bharu?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying to Kota Bharu.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kota Bharu?
There are roughly 1,081 flights arriving at Kota Bharu every month (or 252 flights each week), from a total of 6 airports - all within Malaysia.
What is the official name of Kota Bharu Airport?
The official name of Kota Bharu Airport is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
What is the airport code of Kota Bharu Airport?
The airport code of Kota Bharu Airport is KBR.
What are the most popular flights to Kota Bharu?
Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru are the 3 most popular routes to Kota Bharu. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kota Bharu, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Kota Bharu?
| Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu | 1h 5m |
| Penang to Kota Bharu | 55m |
| Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu | 1h 15m |
| Kuching to Kota Bharu | 1h 50m |
| Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu | 2h 40m |
