Travel

Travel Note

Getting to Batu Pahat!

People can either travel into the area through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Singapore International Airport (SIN). It will take about the same amount of time to get from either location to my hometown using public transport Most travelers will fly into Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia’s capital city. The airport is call Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). From KL, it’s about a 3-hour drive to Batu Pahat. There’s a reliable bus route. If you’re traveling solo, this info will be handy, but we could also organize groups to rendezvous in KL and head to Batu Pahat together. I’d recommend downloading the Grab app (Malaysia’s version of Uber) for shorter drives once you’re there. Another option is flying into Singapore, which is about the same distance to Batu Pahat but includes a customs/immigration stop. The Airport is call Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Flights might be a bit pricier, but if you can squeeze it in, Singapore is well worth visiting! It’s clean, safe, and easy to navigate since English is the primary language. Very international!

Flight

When (and suggest duration) to book your flights?

Many of you are probably a pro at timing flight ticket purchases, but I’d recommend keeping a close eye on prices starting in late January – they should become more reasonable then. We typically recommend flying in at least 2 days before to combat the jetlag, and stay for a total duration of 2 weeks to experience parts of Malaysia or even various parts of South East Asia!

Hotel

Crystal Inn

We scoped out one of the nicer, updated hotels in Batu Pahat called 'Crystal Inn'. The staff was kind enough to give us a full tour, and current rates are around $USD 50/night – not bad at all! There also should be some Homestays in the area.