Travelling from Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR): What you need to know
Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is located in Kota Bharu. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Melbourne to KBR.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new place or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to KBR, deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to KBR flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
Consider booking a hotel near KBR if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Agtran, Hertz or WAHDAH to explore Kota Bharu and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport flight.
Getting from Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to central Kota Bharu
From Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, central Kota Bharu is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
Rs58,108 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. Return flights start from Rs168,698. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to KBR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Kota Bharu. December is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Melbourne to KBR plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kota Bharu to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC and 29ºC.
More about Kota Bharu
Start your Kota Bharu trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Kota Bharu when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Kota Bharu followed by Istana Negeri Kelantan and Museum Of Islamic Culture.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kota Bharu, now it's time to explore more of Malaysia. Journey around 225 kilometres southwest to Ipoh to tick off its top attractions. From Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens to Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kuantan is another standout destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Kota Bharu. No trip is complete without dropping by Teluk Cempedak Beach, Teluk Cempedak and Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah.
