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Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu.

Flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £71 return, compared with £88 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £6–£20 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Connecting flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £72 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £104, a difference of £32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 13 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu:

• Earliest: departs at 13:35 and lands at 14:44
• Latest: departs at 14:55 and lands at 16:04.

The flight takes about 1h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 40% above the route average of £79. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu takes 1h 09m, covering 327 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 59m, compared to 7h 26m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport (KBR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Agtran
• Avis
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Hawk

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu range from £57 to £107, with an average of £79 over the past 12 months. Anything below £57 counts as a good deal.