Malaysia
Johor Bahru
Legoland and outlet malls at a third of Singapore's prices, half an hour across the strait.
When to go
Feb, Jul, Sep tend to be the best months here. Dec is usually the one to avoid.
- Feb
- 30° / 23°Light rain
- Jul
- 30° / 25°Wet
- Sep
- 30° / 24°Wet
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 160,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 250,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 475,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa-free entry
- Airport
- JHB
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Typical return fare by month
Cheapest in Apr — about 27% below the dearest month
Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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