Flights from Singapore Changi to Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru is the state capital of Johor in Malaysia. This city is famous for its historical landmarks, stunning landscapes, art scene, delicious food, and theme parks. Johor Bahru also is home to the famous Legoland Malaysia, the theme park capital of Malaysia, and Istana Bukit Serene, home of Sultan of Johor, the famous landmark in the city. It takes around 1 hour of flying time to travel from Singapore to Johor Bahru. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Johor Bahru including Amari Johor Bahru, Thistle Johor Bahru, Grand Hallmark Hotel – Johor Bahru. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Johor Bahru such as LEGOLAND Malaysia, Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, and Johor Zoo.

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When is the best time to fly from Singapore to Johor Bahru?

Johor Bahru is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Johor Bahru is open for visiting is from mid of June to mid of October. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Johor Bahru. The temperature will usually varied from 24°C to 32°C and is rarely below 23°C or above 34°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Johor Bahru, you can plan a travel to Johor Bahru close to the mid of June or mid of October, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Johor Bahru

Senai International Airport (JHB) 

Senai International Airport is the main airport operating in Johor Bahru. It is 25 km away from Johor Bahru. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 25 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Senai International Airport include check-in facilities, free wi-fi, duty-free outlets, restaurants, ATMs, baggage storage, and a lost & found center.

Places to stay in Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru – Amari Johor Bahru is a 5-star hotel located within Johor Bahru city. It is 6 km away from Johor Bahru city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 30 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Grand Deluxe Room, Executive Club, Junior Suite, and One Bedroom Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurant, free wi-fi, spa, outdoor pool, executive lounge, and meeting facilities. 

Thistle Johor Bahru – Thistle Johor Bahru is a 4-star hotel located within Johor Bahru city. It is 4 km away from Johor Bahru city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 26 km. The hotel has a total of 382 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Deluxe Room, Executive Room, Family Suite, Junior Suite, Thistle Suite, and Royal Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurants, spa, outdoor pool, gymnasium, tennis court, meeting facilities, and wedding packages. 

Grand Hallmark Hotel – Johor Bahru – Grand Hallmark Hotel – Johor Bahru is a 3-star hotel located within Johor Bahru city. It is 12 km away from Johor Bahru city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 26 km. The hotel has a total of 64 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Deluxe Room, Superior Room, Premier Executive Room, and Family Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurants, laundry services, personal safe boxes, game room, and business center.

Highlights in Johor Bahru

LEGOLAND Malaysia – Located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, LEGOLAND Malaysia is the first international theme park in Malaysia and the first Lego-themed park in Asia. It offers 40 rides and attractions at 8 different theme areas such as Lego Technic, Miniland, Sea Life, Lego City, and many more. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to LEGOLAND Malaysia. LEGOLAND Malaysia is 17 km away from Johor Bahru city and 31 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 20 minutes to drive from Johor Bahru city to LEGOLAND Malaysia and around 30 minutes from the airport. LEGOLAND Malaysia opens daily from 10.00 pm to 5.00 pm to visit. The entrance fee is varied in range from MYR69 to MYR313 for a daily pass and from MYR149 to MYR313 for the annual pass. 

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque – Located along Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque was constructed in the late 18th century by Sultan Abu Bakar and it is the state mosque of Johor. The building structure features colonial-style English Victorian design elements as well as traces of Moorish and Malay architecture. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque. Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is 5 km away from Johor Bahru city and 27 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 10 minutes to drive from Johor Bahru city to Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque and around 25 minutes from the airport. Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque opens daily from 10.00 pm to 6.00 pm to visit with no entrance fee. 

Johor Zoo – Located at Jalan Gertak Merah, Johor Bahru, Johor Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia as it was built in 1928. It houses more than 100 species of animals including gorillas, elephants, flamingos, horses, lions, and many more. There are also animal shows for the entertainment of the visitors. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Johor Zoo. Johor Zoo is 6 km away from Johor Bahru city and 27 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 10 minutes to drive from Johor Bahru city to Johor Zoo and around 25 minutes from the airport. Johor Zoo opens daily from 9.00 pm to 4.00 pm to visit. The entrance fee is MYR2 for adults and MYR1 for children.

Travel tips to Johor Bahru

Always Stay In Touch 

Despite the beauty of the world, it is not necessarily a safe one. Even if you are doing a solo trip, always keep in touch with your family and/or friends. Let them have a copy of your itinerary so that they have an idea of where you are. Keep them close in contact each day and let them know when you are changing locations during your trip. 

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In 

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find. 

Less is Best when Traveling 

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. To determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to consider if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much on a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there.

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