US$2 Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor, a state in Malaysia. The city located at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia, along the Straits of Johor. Johor Bahru was earlier known as Tanjung Puteri was renamed as Johor Bahru in 1862 and became the capital of the then Sultanate. The city, commonly known as JB is the 2^nd biggest city in the country. The city is connected to neighbouring Singapore via two bridges, resulting in millions of tourists every year. Johor Bahru is the biggest industrial centre of Malaysia and an essential hub for tourism, commerce and industries for southern Malaysia. 

Tip: Johor Bahru experiences an equatorial climate with almost consistent temperature throughout the year. Best months to visit are December to February and June to September. 

Flights to Johor Bahru

Senai International Airport (JHB) earlier known as Sultan Ismail International Airport is the international airport serving Johor Bahru. The airport is located in Kulai district in the town of Senai. Senai International Airport is the aviation gateway for the southern region and Iskandar Malaysia.  From Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru, there are numerous flights. AirAsia Airlines services Direct flights to Johor Bahru. Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru flights typically takes approximately 55 minutes. For other option for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur see flights by Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air.

Tip: Book flight tickets in advance to avoid surge prices when travelling in peak tourist months of December to January. 

Johor Bahru Attractions:

Johor Bahru has many beautiful sights and famous landmarks. See the magnificent Istana Besar, the royal palace located on the waterfront. The palace was built in 1866 by Sultan Abu Bakar and is now the Royal Abu Bakar Museum. The museum has numerous artefacts of the sultanate including fine arts, historical document and silverware. Next visit the nearby Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque. The mosque is known for its Victorian architecture. 

The Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is a beautiful structure entirely covered in mosaic tiles made of coloured-glass. The temple is a notable Hindu temple of the city. The popular recreation beachfront Danga Bay, Johor Zoo and Legoland are known for family fun outings. Families also love to go to Hutan Bandar or Jungle in the city. It is a beautiful garden with a public pool, playground and a large reflexology exercise area. Other famous attractions are Sultan Iskandar Complex, Istana Pasir Pelangi, Istana Bukit Serene and Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim. 

Tip: See the beautiful twinkling fireflies at the “Firefly Valley Leisure Park” in the night. Take the boat to the mangrove swamp to enjoy the fireflies’ shimmer. 

Accommodation in Johor Bahru:

Johor Bahru has numerous options for accommodation, including high-end hotels, mid-range hotels and budget hotels. The centre of the city, the area in and around Jln Meldrum, has the maximum number of budgets, low-range and mid-range hotels. The area around the KSL Mall is the best area for business, boutique and good mid-range hotels. The area is popular as it has many good options for shopping and eating. The business areas are also nearby, so business travellers prefer to stay here to avoid a long commute. Jalan Bukit Meldrum and Jalan Datok Sulaiman have good luxury hotels.

Tip: To stay safe, avoid walking alone, especially in the night. Keep your passport close to you and safely. 

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