Getting a taxi at Senai International Airport
One of the most important things after landing in a new city is to get to get your accommodation quickly and safely, without any hiccups. To start your time in Johor Bahru stress-free, you can take a fast and reliable Senai International Airport taxi, directly to the door of your hotel in the city.
The white pre-paid taxis are available 24 hours a day from the Senai International taxi stand, and they offer quick transfers all over the city and beyond. You can enjoy a quick 30-minute ride into the city center of Johor Bahru, while a trip over the border into Singapore in just 53 minutes. To avoid the complicated public transport networks, taking a taxi from Senai International Airport is your best option.
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How much does a taxi cost?
Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
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FROM SENAI INTERNATIONAL TO CITY CENTER | 7 € | 10.50 € | 30 MIN |
FROM SENAI INTERNATIONAL TO SINGAPORE | 18 € | 27 € | 58 MIN |
FROM SENAI INTERNATIONAL TO MAJOR HOTELS | 7 € | 10.50 € | 30 MIN |
FROM SENAI INTERNATIONAL TO SENTRAL RAILWAY STATION | 7.50 € | 11.25 € | 40 MIN |
Senai International Airport taxi rates
The Senai International taxi drivers operate on a fixed fare coupon system. To take a taxi from the airport, you will first need to purchase your taxi coupon from inside the airport. The cost of your journey will depend on your exact destination in the city center, but it will be fixed. You will then take this pre-paid coupon to the taxi rank and present it to your driver. It’s also worth noting that during the nighttime hours of 24:00 to 06:00, Senai International Airport taxi price may increase by 50%.
The distance from Senai International Airport to the city center is around 26.4 km and the starting cost for taking a taxi to the city will be €7 (MYR 32). You can also take a taxi into Singapore from Johor Bahru Airport, which will take around 30 minutes and will cost €18 (MYR 84) depending on your final stop in Singapore.
To be able to pay for your ride before you even land in Malaysia, you can also pre-book your taxi service from Senai International Airport with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.
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Where is the Senai International Airport taxi rank?
There’s one large passenger terminal at Senai International Airport with a dedicated taxi rank located just outside of the Arrivals Hall exit doors. There’s only one type of taxi that can operate from the Senai Internationa taxi stand and they are white with a thin red and blue line along the side. You can take a taxi from the rank 24 hours a day, however,r during peak travel times, you may have a longer wait for an available taxi.
To enjoy a personalized pickup as soon as you land, and to avoid the long wait times for a local taxi, you can pre-book your rides with a private company such as Welcome Pickups.
Useful Senai International Airport taxi tips
- You will need to purchase a taxi coupon from the kiosk inside the Arrivals Hall before taking a taxi from Senai International Airport. You will then present this to your driver at the taxi rank.
- Although your coupon will tell your driver the area you’re traveling to, you will still need to show them your hotel’s exact address.
- To avoid any awkward miscommunication with the kiosk worker or your driver, be sure to write down your accommodation’s address or have directions pulled up on a GPS app.
- You can pay for your Senai International Airport taxi by credit card or in cash at the kiosk.
- When traveling at night, your fare may be 50% higher.
- Taking a Senai International Airport taxi is safe if you only use the pre-paid coupon taxis from the rank or book online. Be sure not to accept rides from drivers inside the airport offering metered rides, these are illegal and may not be safe.
- Tipping your taxi driver around 10% of your final fare is customary in Malaysia.
- Pre-booking your taxi from Senai International Airport with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing, and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from Senai Airport to your hotel
After a long and tiresome flight, the last thing you want to do is start trying to navigate the public transport networks in a different language, dragging your heavy luggage with you through bus stations and busy city streets.
Instead, you can take a fully private and direct Senai International Airport taxi to your hotel. Your driver will pick you up from the curb of the airport and drop you and your luggage off at the very door of your accommodation. Taking a taxi from Johor Bahru Airport truly is the safest and most relaxing way to travel.