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JHB Senai International Airport

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Senai International Airport (JHB) serves Johor Bahru, about 20 km northwest of Johor Bahru. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAJHB
ICAOWMKJ
ServesJohor Bahru
From centre22 km
Non-stop12
Airlines6
TimezoneAsia/Kuala Lumpur
Elevation41 m

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The airport in numbers

Senai International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Senai International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 370,852 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 4.3M in 2019.

Opened
1974
52 years ago
Passengers / year
370,852
as of 2021
Peak traffic
4.3M
in 2019
Elevation
41 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2009–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Senai International Airport to Johor Bahru

The airport is about 20 km northwest of Johor Bahru, about 46 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~32 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~46 minmetered
Private transfer~46 minfixed upfront
Car rental~46 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Senai International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Johor Bahru ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Senai International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 12 destinations, operated by 6 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: AirAsia · Malaysia Airlines · Indonesia AirAsia · Firefly · Malindo Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Senai International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Senai International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Johor Bahru shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Senai International Airport to the centre of Johor Bahru?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 20 km northwest of Johor Bahru, about 46 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Senai International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Senai International Airport to Johor Bahru?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Senai International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Senai International Airport?
About 12 destinations, including Kota Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur. 6 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Senai International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Senai International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Senai International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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