Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport (JHB): what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Kuala Lumpur's main airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). Explore your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport (JHB) taking off from either of these.
The average length of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport is 58 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru (where Senai Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
To ensure you get on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to JHB, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Take off and land with no stops from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport (JHB) are available from here.
At KUL, you'll find a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport, including:
KUL is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport (JHB)? Check out the fares flying out of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
When departing from SZB, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to JHB. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
You can reach SZB from the centre of Kuala Lumpur in approximately 27 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to JHB:
About Senai Airport (JHB)
Book a hotel close to JHB if you're catching a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Senai Airport (JHB) to central Johor Bahru
Senai Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Johor Bahru. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 21 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport (JHB)
For a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport, $13 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from $29. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to JHB when you book 7 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route tend to be at their lowest.
To get the best deal on your tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport, schedule your trip for April (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport (JHB)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Johor Bahru, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to JHB for April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Johor Bahru to range from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Johor Bahru
Start your Johor Bahru trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Popular Book Store at Johor Bahru City Square and Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam are leading attractions which should feature on any good Johor Bahru itinerary.
Complete your Johor Bahru trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in Johor Bahru and see the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport.