Travel to Johor Bahru is best reached by Senai International Airport or Johor Bahru Airport as most visitors would call it. The airport receives Malaysian flights only. An alternative to this airport is the Changi Airport. Singapore offers reliable bus transport and train services are available for the tourists.
There is also a ferry transport available from the cities of Sumatra to Singapore. Many cars for hire agencies working in the place provide flexible transportation for the visitors. Taxis are available, but these are ideal for those who are travelling shorter distances mainly for locals.
Johor Bahru Airport operates only with domestic passenger flights. However, cargo carriers from here fly to the international designations in Europe. The domestic airlines from Penang, Kuala Lumpur, East Malaysia, and other Malaysian cities operate at this airport. The flight carriers such as Air Asia and Malaysia Airlines run at this airport. The facilities at the airport are extensive, with shops, restaurants, and free wireless Internet for everyone.
Rentap cars are now available at Johor Bahru Airport, which can be pre-booked online. The city is quite hectic to drive, many transport vehicles, and local Malaysian ringgits travel on the roads. Having own set of wheels really helps to comfort oneself in this busy traffic around the city. With a hired car, one can reach the seaside resort of Desaur by taking a drive on the expressway.
Buses travel here at regular intervals. One such bus, which bustles with visitors, is the Singapore to Johor Express. Buses on this route depart every ten minutes from the Ban Sen Terminal on the Queen’s Street in Singapore. Buses offer an economical way to get around Johor Bahru. However, visitors are uncomfortable with about the routes not being clearly shown at the bus stops. It is safest to ask the driver or look at the signboard on the front of the approaching bus. The main bus stops in the city are Jalan Wong Ah Fook and Jalan Un Abdul Razak.
The city of Johar Bahru has a number of Museums. Some of the main ones are Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum, Pasir Gudang Kite Museum, Johor Bahru Art Gallery and Pasir Gudang Kite Museum. These museums are located at a few miles from each other. Getting a car hired will let a person to visit all these museums with ease. It will also save time and provide necessary comfort in the busy traffic in Johor Bahru.
