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Flight deals from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International

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Kuala Lumpur.$39 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $39, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$39 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Sun, 26 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $39, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$39 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $39, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$39 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Sat, 13 Dec.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $39, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$41 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan, returning Fri, 30 Jan.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $41, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$43 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $43, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$46 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $46, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$46 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Kota Bharu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $46, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Aug
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Dec
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Jan
from $41
Feb
from $66
Mar
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from $117

Direct flights from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International

Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kuala Lumpur International.

Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$39
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 11 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week186

Finding cheap flights from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International is $39. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and BatikAir Malaysia fly direct from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International.
As of May 2025, there are 186 flights per week flying from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International.
The cheapest month to fly from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Malaysia Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur International.

Travelling from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur share the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • You can choose from 307 weekly Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight available. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 21:55.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KBR to KUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • You can travel nonstop to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AirAsia.

  • Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers KBR to KUL flights. An exceptional 85.19% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between KBR and KUL:

    • Penang International Airport

    • Senai Airport

    • Kuching International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • At the moment, $19 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $39. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from KBR to KUL by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from KBR to KUL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

  • When it comes to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport's on-time performance, 53.76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Kota Bharu. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near KBR:

Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur

  • From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 30 minutes.

When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kuala Lumpur in February.

  • The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KBR to KUL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've visited Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to discover more of Malaysia. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to tick off its top attractions. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Another essential stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is located about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Simflightkl.

Plan the rest of your trip from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur

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