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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Kota Bharu

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Kota Bharu. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 5h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 00m
BKIKBRKUL

Kota-Kinabalu to Kota Bharu at a glance

Fastest journey5h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu 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
BKI Kuala Lumpur (KUL) KBR
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~5h 01m
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BKI Singapore (SIN) KBR
Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~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
1,528 km949 miles
Journey time
5h 00mestimate
Time difference
NoneKota Bharu vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Kota Bharu
MYR
Airports
BKI → KBR

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Kota Bharu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Kota Bharu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. 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-Kinabalu to Kota Bharu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,528 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Kota Bharu?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Kota Bharu: Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).

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