How to find cheap flights to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is $164. A return plane ticket to KBR right now is $302.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to KBR goes up or down.
It's typically recommended to book about three months ahead of your travel date. That's when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Kota Bharu, where Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is located.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Kota Bharu by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Kota Bharu, think about taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Kota Bharu
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Kota Bharu in August.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to KBR that fits your budget and itinerary.
August is the most popular month for flights to KBR. Visit then if you're eager to see Kota Bharu at its busiest and best.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kota Bharu are typically more affordable.
Check the weather before you travel. May brings the warmest days in Kota Bharu, averaging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February is your safest bet for clearer skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Kota Bharu.
The wettest time of year is November. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around 23 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Kota Bharu quickly. Take a direct flight to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport with one of these top airlines:
Malaysia Airlines offers the most punctual service. Up to 83% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it an excellent choice when reserving your KBR plane ticket.
When you land at KBR, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to KBR. Choose any of these hotels near Sultan Ismail Petra Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Get your adventure started in no time with a car hire in KBR. Rent your wheels from Agtran, Hertz or WAHDAH and discover parts of Kota Bharu that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport has an on-time rating of 54%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is located in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Getting to central Kota Bharu from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
The distance from KBR to central Kota Bharu is about 10 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to KBR.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Kota Bharu:
Kota Bharu highlights
Jump off your flight to Kota Bharu and head straight for these popular attractions:
Istana Negeri Kelantan: The perfect place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 6 kilometres south-east of the city centre.
Nik's Tropical Garden: Take some time out here while exploring Kota Bharu. This park is roughly 5 kilometres east of the centre.
Masjid Al Karomah: Need another good reason to visit Kota Bharu? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 5 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
How to get to Tanah Merah from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
The nearby city of Tanah Merah is about 56 kilometres from KBR. Reaching the centre by cab or ride-share takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Travelling from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kuala Besut
Kuala Besut is around 48 kilometres from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport if that's where you're going.
Explore more of Malaysia
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Malaysia, starting with Ipoh. Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town are must-visits in this city, which is around 209 kilometres south-west of Kota Bharu. Ipoh Airport (IPH) is the main airport of Ipoh.
Another city in Malaysia that earns its place on your itinerary is Kuantan. From Kota Bharu, it's around 290 kilometres south-east and is home to attractions like Teluk Cempedak Beach and Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah. Add a stop at Teluk Cempedak too. Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) is the main gateway to this city.
Or head for George Town, about 225 kilometres west of Kota Bharu. George Town, Malaysia UNESCO AREA, Georgetown Heritage site and George Town are among the many reasons to visit. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Penang International Airport (PEN).
