Air Papan Beach
Air Papan Beach, in Mersing, is one of the beaches and islands in Johor Bahru in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Address | Kampung Air Papan, about 12 km north of Mersing town; about 2.5 hours' drive from JB |
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| Details | Open 24 hours Free |
| Good to know | Quiet Village beach Rough in the monsoon |
| Area | Mersing |
| Typical visit | About 1 h 30 min |
| Listed in | Johor Bahru Beaches & Islands |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Air Papan Beach
Air Papan is a 3 km beach set between low hills north of Mersing, backed by a Malay fishing village, a mosque and a few chalets and resorts. Every 1 May the village holds the Pesta Air Papan festival, with cultural shows, games and food.
It works as a stop on the way to the Mersing jetty or for a quiet night by the sea, not as a resort beach. The area is fairly isolated, so take the usual care. In the monsoon months the waves run high and the water turns murky; swim only in calm weather and stay close to shore.