Flying from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur share the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 469 weekly Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KBR to SZB flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Kuala Lumpur (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a snap with Firefly. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport.
Firefly is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Among carriers operating KBR to SZB flights, Firefly is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. Many travellers pass through Penang International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport flight is R 409. A round-trip ticket right now is R 839. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from KBR to SZB, book your trip six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from KBR to SZB.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, 53.76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Kota Bharu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to KBR:
Arriving at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SZB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, WAHDAH or Agtran and explore beyond Kuala Lumpur's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to central Kuala Lumpur
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Kuala Lumpur in February.
When booking your flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KBR to SZB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Any trip to Malaysia isn't complete without visiting Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.
