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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Johor Bahru by plane or ferry

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Fly to Senai International Airport
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane CMB - JHB
7h 21m
RM 869–1,344
Fly to Singapore Changi Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane CMB - SIN
6h 6m
RM 925–1,785
Fly to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane CMB - BTH
2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry
10h 7m
RM 979–2,554

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

32Weekly Planes

8h 11mAverage Duration

RM 679Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Johor Bahru.

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Distance: 2,768.8 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Senai International Airport (JHB) 5 times a day.

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Johor Bahru, colloquially referred to as JB, is the capital city of the state of Johor, Malaysia and the core city of Johor Bahru District, the second largest district in Malaysia by population. It is the second largest GDP contributor among all major cities in Malaysia, and forms a part of Iskandar Malaysia, the nation's largest special economic zone by investment value. The city has a population of 858,118 people within an area of 391.25 km2.

Things to do in Johor Bahru

Danga Bay(Opens in a new window)

Danga Bay is the largest recreational park in the city of Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It was developed by Tan Sri Datuk Lim Kang Hoo via Ekovest Berhad and is located near Istana Bukit Serene, about 7 km from Johor Bahru's city centre.

Legoland Malaysia Resort(Opens in a new window)

Legoland Malaysia Resort is a theme park in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia. It opened on 15 September 2012 with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. It is the first Legoland theme park in Asia and sixth in the world upon its establishment. Legoland Malaysia was officially opened by Ibrahim Ismail, Sultan of Johor on 22 September.

Universal Studios Singapore(Opens in a new window)

Universal Studios Singapore (abbreviation: USS) is a theme park located within the Resorts World Sentosa integrated resort at Sentosa in Singapore. It features 28 rides, shows, and attractions in seven themed zones. It is one of the five Universal Studios theme parks around the world.

Tang Dynasty City(Opens in a new window)

The Tang Dynasty City, formerly Tang Dynasty Village, was a theme park once located at 2 Yuan Ching Road in Jurong, Singapore.

Places to stay in Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Amari Johor Bahru(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Z HOTEL(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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