Non-stop flights from Kota Bharu (KBR)
Kota Bharu Airport (IATA: KBR, ICAO: WMKC), also known as Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, is a small airport in Malaysia with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 6 domestic flights from Kota Bharu.
The longest flight from Kota Bharu KBR is a 587 mile (945 km) non-stop route to Kota Kinabalu BKI. This direct flight takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes and is operated by AirAsia.
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Airlines flying from Kota Bharu Popular destinations from Kota Bharu Popular destinations with a stopover International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Kota Bharu
In total there are 4 airlines flying from and to Kota Bharu. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Kota Bharu
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Kota Bharu, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Kota Bharu that require a stopover:
International flights from Kota Bharu
Currently there are no international flights departing from Kota Bharu. To get from Kota Bharu to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu.
Domestic flights from Kota Bharu
Flights from Kota Bharu to Malaysia
There are several airports within Malaysia that have domestic flights departing from Kota Bharu (6 in total).
To Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu, you can fly with AirAsia.
Non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur with Batik Air or Firefly.
Direct flights to Kuching are offered by AirAsia.
You can fly non-stop from Kota Bharu to Penang with Firefly.
Alternative airports near Kota Bharu
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Kota Bharu (KBR). The nearest airports to Kota Bharu (KBR) 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 from Kota Bharu?
The most convenient airport to fly from Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).
How many airlines fly from Kota Bharu?
There are 4 airlines flying from Kota Bharu to 6 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Kota Bharu?
AirAsia, Firefly and Batik Air operate most flights from Kota Bharu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Kota Bharu?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying from Kota Bharu.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kota Bharu?
There are roughly 1,081 flights departing from Kota Bharu every month (or 252 flights each week), to 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 from Kota Bharu?
Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru are the 3 most popular routes from Kota Bharu. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Kota Bharu, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Kota Bharu?
| Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur | 1h 5m |
| Kota Bharu to Penang | 55m |
| Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru | 1h 15m |
| Kota Bharu to Kuching | 1h 50m |
| Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu | 2h 40m |
