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Flights from Bangkok to Kota Bharu

There are no direct flights from Bangkok to Kota Bharu. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Penang, about 4h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 31m
BKKKBRKUL

Bangkok to Kota Bharu at a glance

Fastest journey4h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Penang

Best ways to fly from Bangkok to Kota Bharu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BKK Kuala Lumpur (KUL) KBR
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~4h 31m
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BKK Penang (PEN) KBR
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~5h 00m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
870 km540 miles
Journey time
4h 31mestimate
Time difference
+1hKota Bharu vs Bangkok
Currency in Kota Bharu
MYR
Airports
BKK, DMK → KBR

Flights from Bangkok to Kota Bharu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Kota Bharu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kota Bharu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 870 km.
Where do you change planes between Bangkok and Kota Bharu?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Penang (PEN). Royal Jordanian flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bangkok and Kota Bharu?
Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Kota Bharu: Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Kota Bharu?
Kota Bharu is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.

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