Beach near Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Johor Bahru Travel Guide

Malaysia

Johor Bahru is a city in southern Malaysia with a population of 1,086,214. It sits close to Singapore, making it a useful base for exploring the southern end of the Malay Peninsula and nearby coastal areas.

Most air travellers arrive via Senai International Airport (JHB), the airport serving the city. Stulang Beach is 5.1 kilometres away, while beaches around Singapore and Sentosa include Siloso Beach at 27.8 kilometres, Palawan Beach at 28.6 kilometres and Tanjong Beach at 29.5 kilometres.

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Local time

1,086,214

Population

6,730 miles away

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Weather in Johor Bahru

Thu

32°

Fri

33°

Sat

34°

Know before you go

Pays in MYR

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +60

Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread in Malaysia as it is in some Western countries, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Service charges are often included in restaurant and hotel bills.

Best time to visit Johor Bahru

Jan

29°27

Feb

30°18

Mar

30°24

Apr

31°29

May

31°26

Jun

31°22

Jul

31°21

Aug

30°26

Sep

30°23

Oct

31°23

Nov

30°26

Dec

30°26

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Johor Bahru

  • Stulang Beach

    Stulang Beach

    5.1 km away

  • Pasir Ris Beach

    25.7 km away

  • Siloso Beach

    Siloso Beach

    27.8 km away

  • Palawan Beach

    Palawan Beach

    28.6 km away

  • Pulau Ubin Beach

    29.4 km away

  • Tanjong Beach

    Tanjong Beach

    29.5 km away

  • Tanah Merah Beach

    31.5 km away

Things to do in Johor Bahru

  1. Masjid Jamek Bandar Baru Uda

    muslim place of worship

    2.7 km

  2. Kolam Ayer Mosque

    muslim place of worship

    2.7 km

  3. Johor Zoo

    wildlife sanctuary

    4.1 km

  4. The Astaka

    historic site

    3.4 km

  5. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    roman catholic place of worship

    3.2 km

  6. Galeri Seni Johor

    art museum

    3.3 km

  7. Muzium Tokoh Johor

    museum

    3.6 km

  8. Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

    history museum

    4.7 km

Getting there

Senai International Airport · 18 km

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