Dubai to Johor Bahru (DXB–JHB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DXB and JHB. Nearest airports to DXB with scheduled service: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 11 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 28 mi) · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 43 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
KUL Sepang 9h 5m ACAZDE 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Johor Bahru flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 16h 30m CZEK AK Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Johor Bahru flights
CGK Jakarta 18h 23m BTDEEK QZ Jakarta (CGK) to Johor Bahru flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 21h 24m EK AK Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Johor Bahru flights
DMK Bangkok 27h 35m EKFZ FD Bangkok (DMK) to Johor Bahru flights
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Dubai to Johor Bahru
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DXB and JHB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to JHB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
282
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Johor Bahru is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
DXB: +04 · JHB: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 10:00 PM in Johor Bahru.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. A Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) must be completed online within 3 days before arrival. Penalties for drug offenses in Malaysia are severe, including mandatory death sentences for trafficking.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–JHB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Johor Bahru route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: JHB
IATA / ICAOJHB / WMKJ
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to JHB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou Baiyun and Soekarno-Hatta.
Johor Bahru is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou Baiyun and Soekarno-Hatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.