Beach near Kota Bharu, Malaysia

Kota Bharu Travel Guide

Malaysia

Kota Bharu is a city of about 363,000 people in north-eastern Malaysia, close to the country’s border with Thailand. It is the main urban centre of Kelantan and a practical base for exploring the surrounding region.

Most travellers arrive by air at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), the airport serving Kota Bharu. There are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips require looking beyond the immediate area.

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Local time

363,000

Population

6,413 miles away

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Weather in Kota Bharu

Thu

32°

Fri

33°

Sat

32°

Know before you go

Pays in MYR

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +60

Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread in Malaysia as it is in some Western countries, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Service charges are often included in restaurant and hotel bills.

Best time to visit Kota Bharu

Jan

28°25

Feb

29°17

Mar

30°16

Apr

32°19

May

32°27

Jun

32°22

Jul

32°23

Aug

31°29

Sep

31°24

Oct

30°28

Nov

29°28

Dec

28°26

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Kota Bharu

  • Pantai Kundor

    8.5 km away

  • Pantai Chinta Berahi

    9 km away

  • Pantai Mek Mas

    9.9 km away

  • Pantai Suri

    11.3 km away

  • Pantai Laut

    13.3 km away

  • Pantai Irama

    16.9 km away

Things to do in Kota Bharu

  1. Istana Jahar

    museum

    2 km

  2. Muzium Diraja Istana Batu

    museum

    2.1 km

  3. Jambatan Sultan Yahya Petra

    historic site

    2.6 km

  4. Masjid Kampung Laut

    muslim place of worship

    4.2 km

  5. Masjid Mukim Panji

    muslim place of worship

    4.7 km

  6. Taman Perbandaran Tengku Anis

    park

    2.1 km

  7. Masjid Al-Quddus Mukim Paya Bemban

    muslim place of worship

    0.5 km

  8. Masjid DiRaja Long Yunus

    muslim place of worship

    1.1 km

Getting there

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport · 6.5 km

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