Scoot launches flights to Da Nang, Nha Trang and Kota Bharu; direct Okinawa flights by year-end
New direct flights to Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Kota Bharu
Fancy a beach escape sometime soon? Then Vietnam's hot coastal cities, Da Nang and Nha Trang, may be your best bet. Meanwhile, those keen to learn more about traditional Malaysian crafts can now fly straight to under-the-radar city, Kota Bharu, the state capital and royal seat of Kelantan.
Here's the expected schedule and one-way ticket prices:
Da Nang: Three times weekly from October 20; progressively increased to daily flights by December 2025; from 115 SGD
Nha Trang: Two times weekly from November 21; progressively increased to five times weekly flights by January 2026; from 135 SGD
Kota Bharu: Two times weekly flights from October 26; from 78 SG
It's a bit of a pity that the Vietnam flights will only begin operation in the later half of the year when monsoon season is expected to sweep into central and south Vietnam. We suggest heading to Kota Bharu first while the weather is still dry (usually March to October) and leaving Nha Trang for January or Da Nang for February, when their respective dry seasons begin. Tickets are now available on Scoot's website.
More routes to look forward to at year-end
Many bemoaned the loss of the Singapore-Okinawa direct flight with the closure of Jetstar Asia. Well, good news – Scoot will launch services to the Japanese prefecture during the northern winter 2025 season. It also plans to launch flights to Medan and Labuan Bajo (the gateway to diving hotspot Komodo National Park) in Indonesia.
Besides these new routes, Scoot will also boost flight frequency on a number of existing routes. Destinations that will soon get more flights:
From July 2025: Jakarta, Indonesia; Sydney, Australia
From August 2025: Clark, Philippines; Perth, Australia
From September 2025: Davao and Manila, Philippines; Hat Yai, Thailand
Limited-time sales to start soon
Here's something to sweeten the deal: a limited-time sale to selected destinations happening from July 8 to 13. The promotional fares will be on offer on Scoot's website and mobile application. This is on top of a sales launch for the new destinations.
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