Airports near Tioman
SIN・JHB・XSP・LMU・BTH
What airports are closest to Tioman?
Travelers planning to visit Tioman have several gateways to choose from, though none are located directly on the island itself. Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB) is the nearest hub at 139.95 km, with taxi transfers reaching the ferry terminal in 120 minutes. For international travelers, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is a popular major gateway situated 160.44 km away, where private transfers typically take 240 minutes. Seletar Airport (XSP) lies 156.54 km from the city center, often requiring a private car service journey of 180 minutes. Letung Airport (LMU) is located 177.11 km away, though it primarily services local island connections with transfer times near 40 minutes. Finally, Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) is the furthest at 185.58 km, requiring a significant 300 minutes to connect through to the ferry ports on the mainland. Search for flights to Tioman and book hotels in Tioman, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Tioman: SIN, JHB, XSP, LMU and BTH.
Airports Near Tioman: Key Information
Number of airports in Tioman
0
Closest airport to the city center
Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB)
Distance
140 km
Fastest arrival time
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB)
Compare domestic and international airports near Tioman.
Singapore Changi Airport
Distance: 160.4 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Public Express Coach
Cheapest
7 hours - 8 hours 20 minutes
MYR 80-120
Budget
Private Hire Taxi
Fastest
4 hours - 5 hours
MYR 600-800
Comfort
Shared Travel Transfer
5 hours - 6 hours
MYR 200-400
Balanced
Johor Bahru Senai International Airport
Distance: 140 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Public Bus Service
Cheapest
4 hours 40 minutes - 5 hours 50 minutes
MYR 30-50
Budget
Intercity Taxi
Fastest
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
MYR 200-350
Comfort
Airport Shared Transfer
3 hours - 4 hours
MYR 100-180
Balanced
Seletar Airport
Distance: 156.5 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Cross-Border Coach
Cheapest
5 hours - 6 hours
MYR 80-150
Budget
Private Car Service
Fastest
3 hours - 3 hours 40 minutes
MYR 600-800
Comfort
Chartered Shuttle
4 hours - 5 hours
MYR 300-500
Balanced
Letung Airport
Distance: 177.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Local Island Taxi
Fastest
40 minutes - 1 hour
MYR 80-120
Comfort
Resort Shuttle Bus
Cheapest
1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes
MYR 40-70
Balanced
Hang Nadim International Airport
Distance: 185.6 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Airport Taxi
Fastest
5 hours - 6 hours
MYR 300-500
Comfort
Airport Damri Bus
Cheapest
6 hours 40 minutes - 8 hours
MYR 150-250
Budget
Private Transfer
5 hours 20 minutes - 6 hours 40 minutes
MYR 250-400
Balanced
Compare 5 airports near Tioman
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Tioman
Choosing the right airport for your trip depends largely on your budget, schedule, and comfort preferences. For most travelers, Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB) serves as the practical gateway; it is located in a neighboring city, but it offers the most efficient and cost-effective ground transport options to the jetties. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is a premier international hub in a neighboring city, ideal for long-haul travelers who prefer a wider range of flight connections, though it requires a longer, more complex land journey. Seletar Airport (XSP), also in a neighboring city, provides a specialized niche for regional flights. Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) and Letung Airport (LMU) are located in neighboring cities as well, primarily serving travelers within Indonesia. If you prioritize saving money, aim for the bus routes from Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB). If comfort is your priority, private taxi transfers are widely available across all hubs, especially from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Remember that all mainland-based airports require a final ferry leg to reach the island.
Flights to Tioman
Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi Airport
Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Senai International Airport
Kuala Lumpur to Letung Airport
Kuala Lumpur to Hang Nadim International Airport
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Hotels near Tioman airport
Breakfast
Good126 Reviews
Tioman|5.46km from city center
The beach view was pretty and the atmosphere was relaxing. The service was very good, the staff there were nice too. Just one thing that can be improved on: the environment was a bit undesirable and there were a lot of iguanas in water and in land, causing us to feel a little uncomfortable to walk out of our rooms at night. Amenities need improvement also...for example, the hair dryers weren't working well and the toilet smells bad too.FromUS$76
Very Good181 Reviews
Tioman|3.64km from city center
With cleaning every day for constant travel in the hotel, Berjaya offers some of the best views in the world. With in hotel sports and games and outdoors activities such as snorkeling and kayaking, this spot is like no other. Words can describe the beauty and comfort in the Berjaya.FromUS$93
Very Good44 Reviews
Tioman|3.84km from city center
This hotel never failed me, we had enjoyed the stays there. The hotel is quite a distance from the town (20mins taxi ride, but we enjoyed the scenery along the way). The hotel is not crowded, u can fully relax and enjoy the breeze without the crowds. The room is can consider clean, 2 queen size beds in a room are for my children. I asked for an extra mattress which charged me rm50 per night, I have encountered bed bugs sleeping on the mattress(but my two children beds are clean, they did not have the issue of bed bug). The hotel serve nice food, but a bit pricey. However, there are Malay stalls nearby which charged slightly cheaper and the food taste good as well. The hotel provides sea sports like snorkeling, diving, volleyball, jungle trekking, and there are band playing music (not during Ramadan). We will definitely come back.FromUS$67
Very Good50 Reviews
Tioman|7.25km from city center
The rooms are clean and relaxing, with many decorations and items made from local, handcrafted materials, which is both eco-friendly and gives the hotel its unique character. The hotel owner and staff are polite and sincere, without any noticeable commercial vibe. The natural environment is quiet and pristine, and the hotel blends seamlessly with its surroundings. Most guests here are couples enjoying their time together; we were the only ones with children during our three-day stay. We really loved this quiet, non-commercial holiday environment.
January is monsoon season, so the winds and waves were strong. We tried snorkeling on two mornings, but it wasn't amazing. The ecosystem here isn't as vibrant as in Mataking, Semporna; we didn't see as many types of fish, and there were more rocks, making the snorkeling environment less friendly than Mataking. However, the hotel stay itself was truly comfortable, and we felt the energy of nature – a great opportunity to relax. The staff and owner were fantastic and even personally picked us up and dropped us off at the pier. Their service felt genuinely sincere, unlike Semporna, where there's a strong commercial atmosphere, and you don't feel the same genuine human interaction, but rather more commercialism, and the room rates are many times higher without the corresponding service quality.
We love this kind of hotel vacation experience. It's filled with the scent of nature everywhere, with streams flowing through the rainforest, integrating the hotel with the sea – a resort that has both mountains and the ocean.
Friendly tip: The hotel carefully prepares all three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The food provided is consistently delicious, and although the prices are not cheap, it's worth it.FromUS$234
Very Good44 Reviews
Tioman|5.59km from city center
This is my first time coming Tioman island
I'm very happy booked this hotel Aman tioman beach resort 🥰
My family very happy hotel service & room very clean , breakfast good & location very goodFromUS$109
Family friendly
Great19 Reviews
Tioman|8.24km from city center
The Minang Cove Resort provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Minang Cove Resort is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Tioman. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Single Dragon Horn, Tunamaya Mountain and Gunung Nenek Semukut all nearby. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. When it comes to Tioman hotels, the Minang Cove Resort is highly regarded for its excellent facilities. FromUS$200
Very Good52 Reviews
Tioman|5.97km from city center
The cats are very cute and friendly. Good location, crystal clear water right in front, comfortable rooms ( we stayed in a ”comfy cottage” ) with good aircon, however the service, breakfast and the atmosphere must be improved to match the big price tag!!
The breakfast is poor, it’s a buffet with about 5 options, but every one of them is deep fried / ultra processed food, and with vegetarian option being an omelette (which is ok) and not much else. A serving of single type of fruit is available but it’s scarcely topped up and as everyone is desperate to get something fresh, it runs out quick. The hygiene around breakfast needs to be improved with glasses, plates and cutlery needing extra attention. Coffee and tea are over brewed and topped up hot water rather then fresh jugs being made. No fresh juice but flavoured sugar syrup. The breakfast put us off trying the food they offer in the evening.
From the early afternoon till 10:30/11pm, repetitive base music, completely ruining the vibe of the place. We asked the reception on two separate days to turn it down which they did quickly, but the next day the music was back. This really is a shame as the main thing to do here is just relax by the water, alas it’s not meant to be.
We informed the reception that our ferry leaves at 7am from the pier back to the mainland, they offered to bring our bags over at 6:50AM. At 6:55AM, we walked to the pier with the bags ourselves for the fear of missing the ferry as no one was around to take us. Again, frustrating.
We stayed 5 nights and it’s a shame as the place has a lot of potential and these things are so easy to fix but without addressing the issues above the cost is really not justified.FromUS$69
Amazing70 Reviews
Tioman|6.95km from city center
Location : super private, very clean and very well kept.
Staff service : friendly, attentive. Shout out to Rudra, Pika, Afiq, and their kitchen crew Wani. they say that the people is the heart and soul of the brand and it reflects immensely in the boathouse. Even the director of operations took his rounds to walk and chatted us up. Thank you Thevan.
Room : very new and clean tho sound insulation is abit of an issue. But it’s all good.
Internet : good and stable. This part of the island cuts off coverage if you have a local sim.
Amenities : For now, it’s just jungle tracking with ATV or island hopping/diving.
What can be improved :
1. perhaps more upbeat music at the bar area for people to let loose.
2. weekends when there are more people, a fire performance or a light show/drone or something. So that there is a slight group entertainment.
3. Pier could be abit more lighted to see the sea during the night.FromUS$217
Very Good10 Reviews
Tioman|5.77km from city center
Figures 1 to 5 are the interior and exterior of the hotel. The location is a relatively secret bay. There are about 20 such wooden villas in total. When you check in and leave the store, the staff will queue up to welcome you, but all employees will not be a little Chinese.
The so-called own beach, the water quality is not as good as near the public pier. Anyway, swimming, snorkeling and fishing are not good. There is basically no signal on the mobile phone. Only the hotel's own restaurant can eat. There is white rice (pizza, burger). Dinner needs to be booked before 14:00, otherwise you can be hungry. The price is not expensive, dare to say that he is poor, 18 MYR popsicles for your reference.
For foreigners who want to find a secret beach, after eating a free breakfast, they will mix from morning to night with a free beer. This hotel is very good for foreigners who are sunbathing on the beach. But for Chinese families like us who want to go swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and eating seafood, the holiday in this hotel has become a robbery, and everything can be achieved by the recent paya.
For this, you have two options: working time on a water taxi RM350; like us in Figure 6, an hour and a half back through the virgin forest full of mosquitoes and snakes...
Thank you for giving the hotel a ”special forces survival challenge tour”, and collect more than 500 MYR environmental tax before leaving!FromUS$211
Good324 Reviews
Tioman|3.76km from city center
The hotel is located near the sea and the pier. The room has two double beds, a refrigerator, a kettle, a TV. Flying foxes ”hang out” nearby🐱FromUS$47
5 star
Great97 Reviews
Tioman|8.01km from city center
Excellent, we'll definitely be back! My friends and I had a great time, and the food wasn't expensive. The only thing is the paint smell in the room was a bit strong, which I hope they can improve. Also, there aren't many entertainment facilities. Keep up the good work!FromUS$117
12 Reviews
Tioman|6.19km from city center
The hotel owner is Chinese, so domestic friends don’t have to worry about language communication problems. The hotel environment is very good. I personally like nature and virgin forests. This hotel meets my requirements. It’s the most primitive feeling when you come out to play. The cabins are unique and I like it very much. It’s not far from the pier. There is a duty-free shop at the end of the pier. Similar to small shops in China, Tioman Island is duty-free Island, you can book a BBQ with the hotel owner. Breakfast is toast, nasi lemak, tea, and coffee. The hotel is not a five-star hotel. Those who mind are carefulFromUS$16
Great183 Reviews
Tioman|6.15km from city center
I recently had the pleasure of staying at B&J Tioman Dive Resort on Tioman Island, and the experience exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I arrived until the day I left, it was clear why B&J has built such a strong reputation among divers and travelers alike.
One of the first things that impressed me was the cleanliness of the accommodation. The room was well-maintained, comfortable, and spotless throughout my stay. Housekeeping standards were consistently high, making it easy to relax after a day of diving and exploration. The resort grounds were also kept clean and tidy, creating a welcoming and pleasant environment that reflected the professionalism of the entire team.
What truly made the experience special, however, was the people. Every staff member I encountered was friendly, approachable, and genuinely eager to help. Whether it was assistance at the reception, advice on local activities, or help with dive logistics, the team always greeted guests with a smile. The dive instructors and divemasters deserve particular praise. They were knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about sharing the beauty of Tioman’s underwater world. Their enthusiasm was infectious and helped create a fun and relaxed atmosphere both above and below the surface.
As a diver, I greatly appreciated the balance that B&J strikes between enjoyment and safety. Every dive was well-organized and professionally conducted. Safety briefings were thorough, equipment checks were carried out carefully, and the dive guides remained attentive throughout the dives. Despite maintaining high safety standards, the team ensured that the dives remained enjoyable and memorable. Their familiarity with local dive sites allowed us to maximize our underwater experience while feeling secure at all times. It is reassuring to dive with professionals who clearly prioritize guest safety without compromising the fun and excitement of exploring the reefs.
Another highlight of staying at B&J was the abundance of delicious food available nearby. The resort’s location provides easy access to a variety of eateries offering local Malaysian dishes, fresh seafood, Western options, and refreshing drinks. After a day spent underwater, it was wonderful to have so many excellent dining choices within walking distance. The combination of great diving and great food made every day on the island something to look forward to.
Overall, my stay at B&J Tioman Dive Resort was outstanding. The clean accommodation, warm and friendly staff, professional dive team, strong safety culture, and excellent food options combined to create an unforgettable holiday experience. I would not hesitate to recommend B&J to anyone visiting Tioman Island, whether they are experienced divers, new divers, or simply looking for a relaxing island getaway. Thank you to the entire B&J team for making my trip so enjoyable, and I look forward to returning again in the future.FromUS$64
Very Good75 Reviews
Tioman|4.04km from city center
On September 22, we checked in at Juara Ocean Chalet around 2 p.m. and spent a relaxing afternoon by the beach, enjoying the peaceful island atmosphere. In the evening, we had a delicious seafood dinner at a local restaurant, featuring fresh fish and prawns. The next morning, my child and I joined an exciting boat trip covering five snorkeling spots, where we saw colorful coral reefs and tropical fish. After returning to shore, we enjoyed a simple yet flavorful Malay lunch and relaxed by the sea for the rest of the day.FromUS$36
61 Reviews
Tioman|5.57km from city center
It was not friendly arrival, find your way
We booked for 4, we only have two
towels, most of the time
no staff and breakfast is the same for two daysFromUS$67
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Tioman?
The nearest airport to Tioman is Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB), about 140 km away.Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) (160.4 km), Seletar Airport (XSP) (156.5 km), Letung Airport (LMU) (177.1 km) and Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) (185.6 km).
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How long does it take to get from Tioman to the airport?
Getting from Tioman to Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB) takes about 2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes.
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How do I get to Tioman?
We recommend flying into Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB), which is approximately 140 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Intercity Taxi, reaching downtown in about 2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes.
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How many airports does Tioman have?
Tioman has 5 airports: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB), Seletar Airport (XSP), Letung Airport (LMU) and Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH).