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Senai International Airport

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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Senai International Airport

Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Destinations
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ICAO
135 ft
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Southern Malaysia's primary international gateway near Singapore.

Opened
1974
Location
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Senai International Airport (IATA: JHB, ICAO: WMKJ) is the main commercial airport serving Johor Bahru, the capital of Johor state in southern Malaysia. Located approximately 32 kilometres north of Johor Bahru city centre, it serves as an alternative gateway for travellers crossing between Malaysia and Singapore. The airport is managed by Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd and handles both international and domestic routes. Its proximity to Singapore, just across the Johor Strait, makes it a cost-effective option for passengers from the broader Johor-Singapore region. Senai International Airport has undergone several expansions to increase its capacity and modernise its facilities, supporting growing passenger traffic driven by tourism, trade, and business activity in the Iskandar Malaysia economic corridor.
Terminals
The airport operates a single integrated passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and bus connections linking the airport to Johor Bahru city centre and nearby areas.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Senai include AirAsia, Malindo Air (now Batik Air Malaysia), and Malaysia Airlines, among other regional carriers.
Notable facts
  • Senai International Airport is located approximately 32 km north of Johor Bahru city centre.
  • The airport sits close to the Malaysia-Singapore border, serving travellers from both countries.
  • It supports the Iskandar Malaysia economic development zone in southern Johor.
  • The airport has a single runway designated 16/34.
  • Senai is managed by Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, a private operator.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (12 destinations)

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Routes

JHB → BKIAK · 320
JHB → KBRAK · 320
JHB → KCHAK · 320
JHB → KULAK · 320
JHB → MYYAK · 320
JHB → PENAK · 320
JHB → SBWAK · 320
JHB → TWUAK · 320
JHB → KBRFY · AT7
JHB → SZBFY · AT7
JHB → KBRMH · AT7
JHB → KULMH · 738 734
JHB → SZBMH · AT7
JHB → SZBOD · AT7
JHB → SUBQG · 320
JHB → BDOQZ · 320
JHB → CGKQZ · 320
JHB → SUBQZ · 320
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Senai International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Senai International Airport, formerly known as Sultan Ismail International Airport or simply Sultan Ismail Airport, is an international airport serving Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second most populous district and other regions in southern Peninsular Malaysia. Located in Kulai of the Malaysian state of Johor, it is approximately 22 km northwest of the Johor Bahru city centre. The airport is adjacent to Sedenak Tech Park, the largest data centre hub in Malaysia.

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