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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.

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

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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu range from RM 560 to RM 988, with an average of RM 781 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 560 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 490 return, compared with RM 952 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 33–RM 108 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.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 458, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport (KBR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 196 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Agtran
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Hawk

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

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.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 675 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 903, a difference of RM 228.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu.

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

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