Location and Transport
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is located 6 miles (9 kilometres) north of downtown Kota Bahru, in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan. The best way to access the airport is by public bus. The City-Link bus (Line 9) shuttles travellers between Kota Bharu and the airport, departing hourly from outside the terminal, between 07:00 and 19:00. Taxis wait outside the arrivals hall, and charge a fixed rate of MYR 30 to the city centre, with the journey taking around 25 minutes.
Nearby Hotels and Airport Facilities
There several hotels within a mile (2 kilometres) of the airport, in case you need to stay the night before a connecting flight. Shuttle services are provided. Sultan Ismail Petra Airport had a new terminal built in 2002, adopting Moorish architecture to reflect the Islamic heritage of the state. Inside there’s a retail area, fast-food restaurants, medical services, tourist information and ATMs. There are also charging stations so you can keep your devices powered up.
Terminal Information
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport has one terminal, used for domestic flights only.
