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Among airlines operating Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Firefly
• Batik Air
• Malaysia Airlines

Flights from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR) and may arrive at several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

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
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Batik Air: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 12–RM 320 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 204 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 273, a difference of RM 69. 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 Kuala Lumpur route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 29%, Morning flights for 24%, and Night flights for 11%.

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 09:40
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 23:00.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of RM 198. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur takes 1h 10m, covering 552 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.

One-way fares from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 144.

Malaysia Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Firefly has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 95% on time
• Firefly: 79% on time
• Batik Air: 70% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

Morning 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.

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 44:

• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION

Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

• Suria Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Agtran
• WAHDAH

Return flights from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 150 to RM 297, with an average of RM 198 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 150 counts as a good deal.