Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is formerly an RAF military base and have been relocated to a new terminal in 2002. It serves the city of Kota Bharu and the state of Kelantan. The airport is named after Ismail Petra of Kelantan, the thirteenth Sultan of Kelantan, who ruled from 1980 to 2010. The building architecture of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport has a touched of Islamic image of the state. It has a curved archway and white in color. In 2011, the runway was lengthened from 1,981m to 2,400m to accommodate the Airbus A330 and Boeing 737-800. It has three aerobridges and able to handle 1.45 million passengers. Besides, it serves Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, and  Firefly. Operating hours The airport's normal operating hours are between 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. In the event of flight delays, the airport will remain open until the flight has taken off or has been cancelled.

Hotels

There are various hotels near Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. Whether you're travelling with your family, alone or with your partner, here are the nearby recommend accommodations for you.

Hotel Perdana

Hotel Perdana is the first premier hotel in Kota Bharu. It has undergone a major transformation into a luxury 5-star hotel. It stands in the heart of the city center, within walking distance to Stadium Sultan Muhammad ke – IV , strategically located within a commercial district, government offices, shopping areas, hospitals and local attractions. The hotel is only 15 minutes drive (9.8km) from the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport Kota Bharu. The hotel’s architecture prominently displays unique carvings where rich Malay heritage is kept alive. Suitable for any business traveler or holiday makers, Hotel Perdana is set to be the new landmark and a preferred choice of accommodation in Kota Bharu.

Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel

Kota Sri Mutiara, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Kota Bharu, 15150, Malaysia Experience the rich Malay culture at Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel, a Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel and the city's only 5-star international class hotel. For business or leisure traveler, the 298 spacious accommodation rooms and suites provide world class service with various facilities. In addition, the Renaissance Fitness Centre is Kota Bharu's largest gymnasium equipped with latest fitness equipment, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam rooms. Conveniently, it located in the heart of Kota Bharu's commercial and shopping district and only 12km from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.

Grand Riverview Hotel

Grand Riverview Hotel, Kota Bharu Kelantan offers guests the luxury of a superb business and leisure facilities in the Kota Bharu city center. It located in the heart of Kota Bharu's commercial and shopping district and only 10.1km from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. With our prime location near Kelantan River and is within walking distance to business, shopping and cultural zones is ideal for business and leisure travelers.