Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

338 km

Distance

Weather now

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+77°F

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Airports

KBR

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November

2025

Flight prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu

You can usually book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu for that amount:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Bharu?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Kota Bharu an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu with other routes:

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Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu

We could not found any direct flights to Kota Bharu, if you are flying from Kuala Lumpur. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Malaysia).

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Airports in Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur

Kota Bharu has 1 airport and Kuala Lumpur has 2 airports.

Kota Bharu

Kuala Lumpur

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

6 km from Kota Bharu city center.

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Taxi

~10 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Kota Bharu is better?

The closest airport to Kota Bharu city center is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) with 6 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), trip will take 10 min.

Planning a trip from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Kota Bharu looks currently:

Today, 21 November

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+77°F

Rain

3 m/s

92 %

Sat, 22 November

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+77°F

Rain

3 m/s

93 %

Sun, 23 November

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+77°F

Rain

3 m/s

94 %

Mon, 24 November

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

75 %

Tue, 25 November

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+73°F

Rain

3 m/s

96 %

Wed, 26 November

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+77°F

Rain

2 m/s

92 %

Thu, 27 November

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+75°F

Rain

3 m/s

96 %

Fri, 28 November

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+75°F

Rain

2 m/s

95 %

Sat, 29 November

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

76 %

Sun, 30 November

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+79°F

Rain

3 m/s

89 %

Mon, 01 December

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+82°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

64 %

Tue, 02 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

77 %

Wed, 03 December

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+84°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

61 %

Thu, 04 December

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+84°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

65 %

Fri, 05 December

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+84°F

Rain

3 m/s

68 %

Sat, 06 December

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+84°F

Rain

3 m/s

65 %

How expensive is Kota Bharu?

Kota Bharu prices compared to Kuala Lumpur:

Kota Bharu is in average 44% cheaper than Kuala Lumpur. The biggest difference is Re. The smallest difference is Utilities (-13%) and Transport (-16%).

Some Price Examples (vs Kuala Lumpur):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$3.60 vs $4.91

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$16.34 vs $26.15

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McMeal at McDonalds

$4.25 vs $4.91

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Cappuccino (regular)

$2.45 vs $3.74

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.67 vs $0.85

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.47 vs $0.51

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.80 vs $2.19

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.90 vs $1.06

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.35 vs $2.05

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$17.00 vs $13.00

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$3.35 vs $4.30

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Banana (1kg)

$1.52 vs $1.77

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$19.61 vs $23.69

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.96 vs $3.49

Kota Bharu in average is 44% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Rent, Sports, Buy prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Kota Bharu?

Kota Bharu is served by 1 airport: Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. The nearest airport is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport located 6 km away.

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How far is it between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bharu by plane?

Kota Bharu is around 338 km away from Kuala Lumpur.

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What is the flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu.

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How good the weather is in Kota Bharu?

The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +77°F and Rain in Kota Bharu.

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Is there a direct connection between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bharu?

No, there are no direct flights to Kota Bharu if you are flying from Kuala Lumpur.

Kota Bharu guide

Kota Bharu themes

This is what Kota Bharu is known for:

Location

Kota Bharu is located in Malaysia, 338 km away from Kuala Lumpur:

Kota Bharu time zone

Both Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bharu have the same time zone

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05:47

Time in Kota Bharu right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Malaysian Ringgit equals 24.12 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 414.55 Malaysian Ringgit.

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RM100 = $24.12

Exchange rate

Visa to Malaysia

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Malaysia

Official language in Malaysia is Malay. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Malay

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Kota Bharu typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Kota Bharu generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Kota Bharu pros and cons

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