Why go
- Place in Kelantan, Malaysia.
- Served by Narathiwat Airport (NAW).
History
Kota Bharu, colloquially referred to as KB, is a town in Malaysia that serves as the state capital and royal seat of Kelantan. It is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia and lies near the mouth of the Kelantan River.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 5 routes: Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Singapore
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72, 734, 737-800) · 4 routes: Johor Bahru*, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur*, Penang*
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 3 routes: Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Penang
- Malindo Air OD (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Penang
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Narathiwat Airport (NAW); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KBR has direct flights to 7 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km; routes include Kota Bharu - Kampung Laut.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kota Bharu. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.