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  "response": {
    "Key": "KBR-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "KBR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kota Bharu",
      "fullCity": "Kota Bharu, Malaysia",
      "airport": "Kota Bharu"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Kota Bharu?",
        "answer": "From Kota Bharu you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, and Langkawi. Kuala Lumpur is the main hub for connections to other Malaysian cities and international flights. Penang and Langkawi are popular for beaches and culture, while Johor Bahru is the gateway to Singapore."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Kota Bharu to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Since Kota Bharu is already in Malaysia, you are likely looking for domestic flights to other Malaysian cities. Non-stop flights from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur take about 1 hour, while flights to Penang or Kuching often require a connection and take 3 to 5 hours."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Kota Bharu to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Since Kota Bharu is already in Malaysia, you can fly non-stop to several cities within the country. From Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, airlines like Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Firefly operate direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor Bahru. Flight times are short, typically around 1 hour to Kuala Lumpur."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Kota Bharu to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Kota Bharu within Malaysia you fly with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly and Malindo Air on domestic routes."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Kota Bharu to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For flights from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur, booking 2–4 weeks ahead usually secures a good fare around $146, though last-minute deals can dip to $98.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Since your origin is within Malaysia, popular destinations include Kuala Lumpur for landmarks and shopping, Penang for food and heritage, Langkawi for beaches, Malacca for history and Kota Kinabalu for nature and islands."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Kota Bharu?",
        "answer": "Since Kota Bharu is already in Malaysia, domestic flights connect you quickly to major hubs. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the primary gateway, offering the most connections and high-speed trains onward. Penang is a good alternative for northern attractions, and Langkawi works well for beach resorts."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For Malaysia, the best time is generally December to February on the west coast (Langkawi, Penang, Kuala Lumpur) and March to October on the east coast and Borneo, avoiding monsoon rains. Summer is peak tourist season and prices rise, especially in July and August."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Kota Bharu from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Kota Bharu, the most popular and fastest way to reach Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) is by taxi or ride-share, taking about 15–20 minutes via Jalan Pengkalan Chepa; this option is moderately priced. Public buses also serve the route, offering a cheaper alternative but with less frequency and a slightly longer travel time. For those driving, there is ample parking at the airport, including both short-term and long-term options. No direct shuttle bus service from the city center is currently available.",
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          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan%20Ismail%20Petra%20Airport",
            "title": "Sultan Ismail Petra Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-08T06:18:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota%20Bharu",
            "title": "Kota Bharu",
            "time_published": "2026-03-27T12:07:14Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota_Bharu_railway_station",
            "title": "Kota Bharu railway station",
            "time_published": "2026-05-15T15:06:47Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota%20Bharu%20railway%20station",
            "title": "Kota Bharu railway station",
            "time_published": "2026-04-20T05:16:34Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuching%20Sentral",
            "title": "Kuching Sentral",
            "time_published": "2025-11-02T19:38:07Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      }
    }
  }
}