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Only AirAsia operates flights between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu.

Flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 467 return, compared with RM 641 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 90–RM 106 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 453 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 733, a difference of RM 279. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 23:20
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 23:20.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 49% above the route average of RM 505. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 40m, covering 2,447 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 526 to RM 3,672. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 432, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu flights. 61% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include:
• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• KK Rent A Car
• Hertz

Return flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 424 to RM 692, with an average of RM 505 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 424 counts as a good deal.