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    "Key": "JHB-MY",
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      "code": "JHB",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Johor Bahru",
      "fullCity": "Johor Bahru, Malaysia",
      "airport": "Johor Bahru"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Johor Bahru?",
        "answer": "From Johor Bahru you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi and Ipoh. For other destinations you will connect via Kuala Lumpur. Choose Penang or Langkawi for beaches, Kota Kinabalu or Kuching for Borneo adventures, and Kuala Lumpur for city sights and as a hub for trains and regional flights."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Johor Bahru to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, non-stop flights take about 1 hour. If you are flying to East Malaysian cities like Kota Kinabalu or Kuching, a one-stop connection via Kuala Lumpur typically extends the total travel time to 4 to 6 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Johor Bahru to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From Johor Bahru to other Malaysian cities, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and Malindo Air offer non-stop or one-stop flights via Kuala Lumpur."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Johor Bahru to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Specific seasonality and booking-window data aren't available for domestic Malaysia routes from Johor Bahru, but in general the cheapest time to fly within Malaysia is outside of school holidays, major festivals (Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali), and year-end peak periods. Midweek departures — especially Tuesday and Wednesday — and off-peak morning or late-evening flights tend to be more affordable, while Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, and the weeks around Eid and Christmas are typically pricier.",
        "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Johor Bahru to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For the short domestic hop from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, you can typically book just 2 to 4 weeks ahead without a significant price penalty, though locking in 4 to 6 weeks out is a safe window if you want the widest choice of the many daily nonstop flights.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Johor Bahru?",
        "answer": "Since Johor Bahru is already in Malaysia, the most convenient airport is likely Senai International Airport, which serves Johor Bahru itself. For other parts of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the main hub with the most domestic connections and long-haul options. Penang International Airport is a good choice for visiting Langkawi or the northern region, while Kota Kinabalu International Airport works well for Sabah and Borneo adventures."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Since your origin is in Malaysia, you are already there. For domestic travel, consider the drier months of January to March on the west coast and June to September on the east coast, while avoiding the monsoon seasons when some islands close."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Johor Bahru from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Johor Bahru, the most popular and direct option is the Causeway Link Airport Shuttle Bus from JB Sentral, which takes about 45 minutes in good traffic and is relatively inexpensive. Taxis and ride-share services are also available and are generally faster, though they cost more. Driving yourself is possible with on-site parking and several car rental agencies at the airport.",
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