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Connecting route · Malaysia → Thailand

Flights from Kota Bharu to Bangkok

There are no direct flights from Kota Bharu to Bangkok. 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
KBRBKKKUL

Kota Bharu to Bangkok at a glance

Fastest journey4h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Penang

Best ways to fly from Kota Bharu to Bangkok

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

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KBR Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKK
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 31m
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KBR Penang (PEN) BKK
Leg 1: Firefly · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
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
-1hBangkok vs Kota Bharu
Currency in Bangkok
THB
Airports
KBR → BKK, DMK

Flights from Kota Bharu to Bangkok: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota Bharu to Bangkok?
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 Kota Bharu to Bangkok?
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 Kota Bharu and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Penang (PEN). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota Bharu and Bangkok?
Kota Bharu: Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between Kota Bharu and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 1 hour behind Kota Bharu.

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