Cheap flights from Sandakan to Johor Bahru from £40

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Sat, May 2
Sandakan SDKJohor Bahru JHB
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Fri, May 1
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£66
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How much do flights to Johor Bahru cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£40

Cheapest round-trip

£78

Average round-trip

£124

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Sandakan
Arrive to
Senai International
Average flights per week
158
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Gardens by the Bay - Pulau Ujong - Singapore Zoo

Check-in for a flight from Sandakan to Johor Bahru

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

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°C23°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
120
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
92%
31°C25°C
25 Apr
33°C24°C
Sunday
19 Apr
89%
31°C25°C
26 Apr
78%
30°C24°C
Monday
20 Apr
89%
28°C25°C
27 Apr
86%
32°C24°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
89%
31°C24°C
28 Apr
80%
32°C24°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
80%
30°C24°C
29 Apr
81%
31°C25°C
Thursday
23 Apr
51%
32°C24°C
30 Apr
85%
30°C25°C
Friday
24 Apr
32°C24°C
1 May
89%
31°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and China Southern Airlines. Sandakan and Johor Bahru have 158 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Johor Bahru, consider visiting Gardens by the Bay, Pulau Ujong, and Singapore Zoo.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, London, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Singapore, Penang, Langkawi, Bali, Tawau, Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Manila, Kota Bharu, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Miri, Kuala Terengganu.
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, Langkawi, Kuantan, Ipoh, Kuala Terengganu, Hong Kong, Kuching, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Miri, Manila.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Johor Bahru?
The main airport in Johor Bahru is Senai International. It is also served by Singapore Changi, Senai International, Malacca International, Seletar Airport.
Which airlines fly between Sandakan and Johor Bahru?
Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Johor Bahru with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, China Southern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Sandakan and Johor Bahru?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan and Johor Bahru, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Sandakan and Johor Bahru?
Traveling between Sandakan and Johor Bahru, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Sandakan?
There are a number of airports in and around Sandakan. The main one is Sandakan and other nearby airports include Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu
How many airports are there near Johor Bahru?
There are a number of airports in and around Johor Bahru. The main one is Senai International and other nearby airports include Singapore Changi, Senai International, Malacca International, Seletar Airport.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Johor Bahru depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Johor Bahru arrive?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Johor Bahru depart?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Johor Bahru arrive?

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