Flying from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport take 1 hour 6 minutes. Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur are in the same timezone (UTC+8), so you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport start at 07:00 — the first with Firefly. The last flight of the day is the 20:55 service with Firefly. Overall, you can choose from 351 services every week between SZB and KBR.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Firefly runs direct flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kota Bharu — plus maybe even more of Malaysia if you have time.
Finding a stopover for flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is simple with our handy search tool. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view the available options. Penang International Airport is a sought-after stopover when flying from SZB to KBR.
No need to bring your passport or a visa to travel within Malaysia. You will need a valid form of identification however, such as a driver's license or ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from SZB to KBR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
Rs6,026 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. A return flight starts at Rs12,354. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flights from SZB to KBR.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
Handy information about Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near SZB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KBR instead:
Getting from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to central Kota Bharu
From Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kota Bharu is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kota Bharu in February.
Book your flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport for May if you'd like to explore Kota Bharu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap flights from SZB to KBR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kota Bharu
Once you've booked your flights from SZB to KBR, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Kota Bharu. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan and War Museum are must-visits when exploring Kota Bharu.
Complete your Kota Bharu trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Kota Bharu escape.