Where are Singaporeans jetting off to for the September holidays? It turns out most of us are staying close to home at destinations within Asia, while outside of Asia, Australia is a definite favourite.
Take a look at the top spots this year:
Top 10 Worldwide Destinations
| Destination | Return flight prices start from (SGD) | |
| 1 | Bangkok, Thailand | $175 |
| 2 | Denpasar (Bali) Indonesia | $293 |
| 3 | Hong Kong | $335 |
| 4 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | $110 |
| 5 | Taipei, Taiwan | $253 |
| 6 | Phuket, Thailand | $160 |
| 7 | Seoul, Korea | $526 |
| 8 | Langkawi, Malaysia | $152 |
| 9 | Tokyo, Japan | $430 |
| 10 | London, United Kingdom | $1,321 |
Asian destinations dominate the top 10 list, except for London which narrowly sneaked into 10th place. Perhaps we’re taking advantage of the benefits of a weaker Pound to try to catch a glimpse of Charlotte and George…?
The top Asian destinations clearly reflect our country’s three great loves:
- Food (Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo)
- Shopping (Bangkok, Seoul, Hong Kong)
- Beach Getaways (Denpasar, Phuket, Langkawi)
Hong Kong and Tokyo a have another good reason for making it into the top list; these two buzzing cities both have Disneyland theme parks which provide the perfect getaway for families.
Top 5 Worldwide Destinations (excluding Asia)
| Destination | Return flight prices start from (SGD) | |
| 1 | London, United Kingdom | $1,321 |
| 2 | Perth, Australia | $353 |
| 3 | Melbourne, Australia | $432 |
| 4 | Sydney, Australia | $532 |
| 5 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | $1,012 |
Many of us travelling outside of Asia are heading Down Under – a great way to escape the searing heat at home. Although London holds on to the top spot for international destinations, Australian cities prove extremely popular, taking the next three spots on the list.
Dubai also makes the worldwide list for the September holidays. Known for its shopping, dune surfing fun, and theme parks galore, this gem in the Middle East is becoming increasingly popular for Singaporeans.
Who can resist a great opportunity to unwind and recharge before chionging for the final school semester of the year? #dontsaywebojio
Ranking data is based on searches on KAYAK.sg between 16 February 2016 – 16 August 2016, for travels during the 2016 September Holidays between 3-10 September 2016.
Flight prices based on searches on KAYAK.sg between 22-24 August for travel between 3-10 September, are quoted in Singapore dollars and are based on a return economy flight for one person, excluding baggage and payment fees. Prices quoted may be subject to change and may no longer be available.
