Johor Bahru flights from London take 15-18 hours depending on your routing. The city is served by Senai International Airport (JHB), located about 32 km northwest of the city centre.
There are no direct flights from the UK to Johor Bahru. Most connections route through Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Doha. Airlines like Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines serve this route. Layovers typically range from 2-5 hours depending on the connection.
Return fares range from £500-650 in low season to £800-1,050 during peak periods. February-October typically offer the best deals.
Johor Bahru is a city of around 500,000 people. Johor Bahru sits at Malaysia's southern tip, connected to Singapore by causeway. The city offers theme parks, shopping, and easy access to two countries.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals can appear but are less reliable for this route
Peak periods: prices rise 20-40% above average
Sweet spot
6-8 weeks before travel for best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During November-January, Hari Raya periods unless necessary
School holiday periods if travelling with families
LEGOLAND Malaysia
Asia's first LEGOLAND with water park. Over 70 rides and attractions built from 60 million bricks.
Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
Victorian-style mosque overlooking the Straits of Johor. Mix of British colonial and Moorish architecture.
Danga Bay
Waterfront development with shopping, dining, and theme park rides. Evening markets and food stalls.
Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
Hindu temple covered entirely in glass. Over 300,000 pieces of coloured glass create dazzling interiors.
Singapore Day Trip
Cross the causeway to Singapore. Just 1km from city centre to the border crossing.