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Nearest Airport to Kota Bharu: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), about 7.3 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), 215 km away.
Closest airport
KBR
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
7.3 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international
IPH
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
215 km · 134 mi · ~3 h 50 min by car
Airports near Kota Bharu
- 1 KBR 7.3 km5 mi · ~8 min
- 2 NAW 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
- 3 TGG 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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Betong International AirportBTZ 126 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
Betong, Thailand · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Thailand
- 5 PAN 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
- 6 AOR 204 km127 mi · ~3 h 39 min
- 7 IPH 215 km134 mi · ~3 h 50 min
- 8 SGZ 216 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min
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RMAF Butterworth Air BaseBWH 218 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 minButterworth, Malaysia · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Malaysia
- 10 KTE 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 55 min
Small airfields nearby
- Gong Kedak Airport45 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Kota Bharu; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Kota Bharu?
The nearest airport to Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), about 7.3 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), 215 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Kota Bharu?
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) is 215 km from Kota Bharu in a straight line — roughly 3 h 50 min by car.
What other airports are near Kota Bharu?
Narathiwat Airport (NAW) — 71 km, Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) — 126 km and Betong International Airport (BTZ) — 126 km.
How long does it take to get from Kota Bharu to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
About 8 min by car for the 7.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.