The main gateway to Malaysia is through the new K.L. International Airport (www.klia.com.my) at Sepang located approximately 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. The KLIA Express links KL Sentral Station and KL International Airport. The train journey takes only 28 minutes and costs RM35 one way (www.kliaekspres.com).

The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang serves a few domestic and regional airlines. Other major international airports which serve as entry points are Penang, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Langkawi. Many airlines service Malaysia, but the country's international airline - Malaysia Airlines - is the major carrier. For more info about the flight schedule, check the timetable at www.mas.com.my. When you are looking for a ticket, compare the costs of flying into Malaysia versus flying into Singapore. 

MALAYSIA AIRLINE (MAS) Flight Schedule for 15-18 August 2008
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Alternatively, budget travellers can travel with AirAsia. It was launched as Asia's first low fare, no frills carrier in January 2002. The rates are amazingly affordable for everyone. www.airasia.com.my

Sometimes it's cheaper to fly to Singapore's Changi International Airport and then take the rapid train to the MRT station Bugis and get the Singapore - Johor Bahru Express bus or a special taxi for 8 Sin$ (when you share it with three other passengers). The trip to Johor Bahru/Malaysia will take you about one hour. 

Foreign participant are advise to fly to Singapore Changi Air Port. Easily accessible from Singapore and the northern areas by road via Kota Tinggi and by ferry services from Changi Point, Singapore. It takes 1 hour and 20 minutes drive from Johor Bahru to Desaru. I was lucky as the weather was perfect.
The view was great especially when you are about to enter Desaru. The landscape was well maintained and surrounded by lush greenery of tropical forest. You can see a couple of pictures taken.

Public transport are available from Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi and Tanjung Belungkor to Desaru.

Approximate traveling time and distance when driving to Desaru :
From Johor Bahru 100 km 1 hr. 30 mm
From Kuala Lumpur 436 km 4 hrs. 15 mm
From Singapore 125 km 2 hrs. 15 mm

For aiport transfer to Desaru you can contact Prima Sierra Holidays Sdn Bhd at 607- 521 7087 or 017-787 1292 .

For those guests that prefer to travel by Ferry from Singapore. Operates four sailing a day between Changi Ferry Terminal and Tanjong Belungkor Ferry Terminal. The ferry has capacity for 400 passengers and 70 cars in its car deck.