Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru from £35

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru from £35

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How much do flights to Johor Bahru cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£35

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£64

Cheapest round-trip

£69

Nonstop flights in February

£33 – £40

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Johor Bahru's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus.

Johor Bahru is served by Senai International Airport (JHB), located approximately 32 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, ride-hailing services, buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours and weekends due to the city's proximity to Singapore.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

RM 70-RM 90 (fixed coupon fare to city center (approx. USD 15–20))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

30-45 min

RM 45-RM 75 (varies by demand and time (approx. USD 10–17))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

45-60 min

RM 8-RM 10 (to JB Sentral (approx. USD 2))

every 60–90 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-45 min

RM 100-RM 150 (pre-booked sedan (approx. USD 22–33))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

30-45 min

RM 100-RM 200 (per day (approx. USD 22–44))

on-demand during counter hours (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic can be heavy during peak hours (7–9 AM, 5–8 PM) and weekends, especially near the Singapore border.
  • Airport taxi operates on a coupon system with fixed fares purchased at the counter before departure.
  • Grab pickup point is located at the designated ride-hailing area outside the arrivals hall.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johor Bahru

Depart from
Kota Kinabalu International
Arrive to
Senai International
Average flights per week
165
Flight distance
1455 km
Worth visiting
Gardens by the Bay - Pulau Ujong - Singapore Zoo

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
AirAsia
3333333
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
AirAsia
3444444
Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
AirAsia
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
AirAsia
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
FireflyFFMFYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johor Bahru

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C23°C
February30°C24°C
March30°C24°C
April30°C25°C
May30°C25°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September30°C25°C
October30°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
118
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
89%
30°C23°C
14 Feb
29°C23°C
Sunday
8 Feb
71%
31°C23°C
15 Feb
89%
29°C23°C
Monday
9 Feb
30°C22°C
16 Feb
85%
29°C23°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
31°C22°C
17 Feb
89%
30°C23°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
30°C23°C
18 Feb
81%
29°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
32°C23°C
19 Feb
85%
28°C24°C
Friday
13 Feb
89%
29°C24°C
20 Feb
81%
30°C24°C
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru is 1455 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Firefly. Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru have 165 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Johor Bahru, consider visiting Gardens by the Bay, Pulau Ujong, and Singapore Zoo.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru takes around 2.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru?
The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru is 1455 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru?
Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Penang, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kota Bharu, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johor Bahru?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Bangkok, Phuket City, Singapore, Phuket Province, Alor Setar, Sibu, Jakarta, Medan, Sandakan, Langkawi, Kuantan, Ipoh, Kuala Terengganu, Hong Kong, Kuching, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Miri.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International.
What airports are near Johor Bahru?
The main airport in Johor Bahru is Senai International. It is also served by Singapore Changi, Senai International, Seletar Airport, Malacca International.
Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru?
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