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

• Earliest: departs at 06:45 and lands at 07:53
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 21:23.

The flight takes about 1h 08m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu takes 1h 08m, covering 622 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu range from RM 166 to RM 320, with an average of RM 234 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 166 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the RM 234 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 234 return, compared with RM 262 via a stopover through Penang Intl (PEN).

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 93% on time
• Firefly: 88% on time
• AirAsia: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 9–RM 406 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 42%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 145, which is 9% 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and arrive at Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

Most connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu pass through Penang Intl (PEN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 215 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 248, a difference of RM 32.

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

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

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air
• Firefly

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Bharu flights:

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

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

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

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

The one-hour flight is serviced directly by AirAsia, FlyFirefly, Malindo Air, and Malaysia Airlines, all offering several flight options throughout the day.

The city centre is a quick 20 min drive from the airport for anyone looking to rent a car or grab a taxi. While taxis are relatively inexpensive at approximately RM 40, the City-Liner bus No. 9 is the least expensive option (costing approximately RM 1.80) and takes passengers directly to the local bus station in the city centre in 25-35 min.