Located in the southern end of Malaysia, the state of Johor isn't on many people's minds when planning a southeast Asian trip. But with a good list of destinations and just a small strait separating it from the more popular Singapore, this is a place worth adding to your bucket list.


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With AirAsia planning to start flights from Kolkata to Johor Bahru from November 2017, we thought we'd take a look at the southern city in Malaysia and why you need to visit it. The state of Johor, lying right at the southern tip of Malaysia, is closely connected to Singapore, which lies right at the other end of the Straits of Johor. And its capital city, Johor Bahru, lies right by the strait, although the neighbor on the other side grabs most of the spotlight.


Singapore is probably on everyone's bucket list, but cross the Johor-Singapore Causeway and you'll find a city with plenty of cultural attractions worth exploring. Johor Bahru will soon be well-connected by flights, with AirAsia flying from Kolkata to the city five times a week for as low as INR 3699 starting November 28. AirAsia also runs a cross-border bus service, so you can explore Singapore in a single trip. If you plan on visiting the city, do not forget to visit these five places.


AirAsia flights will fly from Kolkata to Johor Bahru – 5 times a week at Rs 3699/only (incl taxes) & the first flight scheduled on 28 Nov 2017.)


AirAsia flights from Kolkata to Johor Bahru 5 times a week at Rs 3699/only (incl taxes), this is an extremely tempting holiday deal! First flight scheduled on 28 Nov 2017)


AirAsia cross-border bus service that connects the two countries. Couple that with the relatively low-cost flight tickets from AirAsia, and you can have a trip to Malaysia and Singapore for really cheap.


(AirAsia flights will fly from Kolkata to Johor Bahru – 5 times a week at Rs 3699/only (incl taxes) & the first flight scheduled on 28 Nov 2017)