Cheapest routes found recently
Cheapest price by month
| Month | Round trip from |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $84 |
| December 2026 | $58 |
| January 2027 | $57 |
| March 2027 | $58 |
| April 2027 | $56 |
| May 2027 | $58 |
| June 2027 | $55 |
| July 2027 | $59 |
| August 2027 | $66 |
| October 2027 | $64 |
Weather by month
The warmest month in Kota Bharu is May, around 33 °C by day; the coolest is January, around 22 °C at night. The wettest month is December, with about 596 mm of rain, and the driest February, with about 70 mm.
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2° | 22.4° | 176 mm wet |
| February | 30.0° | 22.5° | 70 mm moderate |
| March | 31.3° | 22.9° | 90 mm moderate |
| April | 32.5° | 23.6° | 86 mm moderate |
| May | 32.7° | 23.8° | 133 mm wet |
| June | 32.2° | 23.4° | 143 mm wet |
| July | 31.8° | 23.1° | 163 mm wet |
| August | 31.6° | 22.9° | 184 mm wet |
| September | 31.3° | 22.8° | 214 mm wet |
| October | 30.9° | 23.0° | 249 mm wet |
| November | 29.7° | 23.0° | 551 mm wet |
| December | 28.9° | 23.0° | 596 mm wet |
Best time to go
No month in Kota Bharu combines the cheapest fares with mild weather, so go on price: the cheapest time to fly is January, April, June, from $55.
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January
$57
29 °C wet
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April
$56
33 °C moderate
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June
$55
32 °C wet
Cheapest departure city each month
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November
Kuala Lumpur $84 -
December
Kuala Lumpur $58 -
January
Kuala Lumpur $57 -
March
Kuala Lumpur $58 -
April
Kuala Lumpur $56
Airports
100% of the cheapest flights to Kota Bharu land at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, 6 km from the centre.
- Sultan Ismail Petra Airport KBR 6 km from centre · 100% of arrivals
Airlines
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AirAsia
1 route
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Firefly
1 route
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Malaysia Airlines
1 route
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Batik Air Malaysia
1 route
Practical facts
The local currency is MYR. Clocks are set to UTC+8. Sockets are type G and the mains supply is 240 V, 50 Hz. The main languages are Malay, English. The international dialling code is +60, and traffic drives on the left.
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MYR
Currency
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UTC+8
Time zone
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G
Plug type
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240 V, 50 Hz
Mains supply
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Malay, English
Languages
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+60
Dialling code
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Left
Traffic
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eSIM
Mobile data · Airalo
Also consider flying to
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Kuala Lumpur
338 km away $153
Questions and answers
- Which month is the cheapest to fly to Kota Bharu?
- June is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $55.
- From where is it cheapest to fly to Kota Bharu right now?
- The cheapest departure city found is Kuala Lumpur, from $84 in November.
- Are there direct flights to Kota Bharu?
- Yes. Of 1 route with recent prices, 1 has a direct flight.
- Which airlines fly to Kota Bharu?
- Airlines found on these routes: AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.
- Is there a cheaper nearby airport for Kota Bharu?
- Kuala Lumpur is 338 km away, with flights from $153.
- What is the weather like in Kota Bharu in May?
- The warmest month in Kota Bharu is May, with daytime highs around 33 °C and about 133 mm of rain.
- When is the best time to visit Kota Bharu?
- On price alone, the cheapest time to fly is January, April, June, from $55.
- Which currency is used in Kota Bharu?
- The currency is MYR. Sockets are type G and the mains supply is 240 V, 50 Hz.
- Which airport should I fly into for Kota Bharu?
- Sultan Ismail Petra Airport takes 100% of the cheapest flights and is 6 km from the centre.
Prices last updated Nov. 4, 2026
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