Find Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:45 and lands at 07:54
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 21:24.

The flight takes about 1h 09m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu takes 1h 09m, covering 552 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 to Kota Bharu range from RM 172 to RM 367, with an average of RM 247 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 172 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the RM 247 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 248 return, compared with RM 263 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 to Kota Bharu flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 93% on time
• Firefly: 78% on time
• AirAsia: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 9–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 26%, and Night flights for 0%.

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport (KBR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 85 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Agtran
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Hawk

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu may depart from several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB). Flights usually 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 to Kota Bharu route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

Most connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur 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 15% on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 237 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at RM 277, a difference of RM 41.

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 and Kota Bharu. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Firefly
• Batik Air
• Malaysia Airlines

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur 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.