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Only AirAsia operates flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu.

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

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 Kinabalu to Kota Bharu.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 448 return, compared with RM 797 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 33–RM 98 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 Kinabalu to Kota Bharu 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 49% on the Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 482 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 935, a difference of RM 453. 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 Kinabalu to Kota Bharu route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 20:15
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 20:15.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu takes 2h 35m, 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.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 376.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport (KBR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 84 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Agtran
• Avis
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Hawk

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu range from RM 451 to RM 876, with an average of RM 645 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 451 counts as a good deal.