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Island hopping from Ho Chi Minh City
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€155 per person in flights buys 3 flights through 4 countries with 2 islands, Penang and Phuket: out on Tue 17 Nov. Each trip below leaves Ho Chi Minh City between Tue 27 Oct and Wed 25 Nov, stops in 3 to 5 places, and at two or more islands among them. One city per country, 2–4 nights in each, non-stop flights only. The start doesn't count as a stop. Updated every night.
Ho Chi Minh CitySingapore2nPenang4nPhuket
Two of the three places are islands and Singapore is a capital. Penang is usually very wet in November, about 270 mm of rain over the month.
€155per personcabin bags included in these faresprices seen up to 6 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
Ho Chi Minh CitySingapore2nPenang4nPhuket
Two of the three places are islands and Singapore is a capital. Penang is usually very wet in November, about 270 mm of rain over the month.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Tue 17 Nov
- a price seen 6 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Singapore
Singapore, 2 nights, 17–19 Nov
Island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, known for hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay, the Botanic Gardens and distinct Chinese, Malay and Indian quarters.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, very wet- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Penang
Malaysia, 4 nights, 19–23 Nov
Island state off Malaysia's west coast, famous for George Town's shophouses, temples and street art, some of the country's best hawker food, and Penang Hill above it all.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, very wet- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Phuket
Thailand, Last stop, Mon 23 Nov
Thailand's biggest island, on the Andaman Sea, with beaches from busy Patong to quieter Kata and Kamala, a Sino-Portuguese old town and boats to Phang Nga Bay.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, wet
Ho Chi Minh CityPhuket2nKuala Lumpur2nDenpasar (Bali)
Two of the three places are islands and two are on the coast. Kuala Lumpur is usually very wet in November, about 360 mm of rain over the month.
€189per personcabin bags included in these faresprices seen up to 2 days agoLow for these datesSee the flightsHide the flights
Ho Chi Minh CityPhuket2nKuala Lumpur2nDenpasar (Bali)
Two of the three places are islands and two are on the coast. Kuala Lumpur is usually very wet in November, about 360 mm of rain over the month.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Sun 15 Nov
Phuket
Thailand, 2 nights, 15–17 Nov
Thailand's biggest island, on the Andaman Sea, with beaches from busy Patong to quieter Kata and Kamala, a Sino-Portuguese old town and boats to Phang Nga Bay.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, wet- HKT→KUL Tue 17 NovBatik Air Malaysia, about 1½ hours, cabin bag usually included€57seen yesterday Check price
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 2 nights, 17–19 Nov
Malaysia's capital, a high-rise city of Malay, Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods known for the Petronas Towers, the Batu Caves temple, hawker food and late-night markets.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, very wetDenpasar (Bali)
Indonesia, Last stop, Thu 19 Nov
Bali's capital, the base for the whole island: surf and nightlife at Kuta and Seminyak, quieter Sanur, Hindu temples, rice terraces around Ubud and volcanoes inland.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, wet
Ho Chi Minh CityDenpasar (Bali)2nSingapore4nLangkawi
Two of the three places are islands and two are on the coast. Singapore is usually very wet in November, about 250 mm of rain over the month.
€215per personcabin bags included in these faresprices seen up to 1 day agoLow for these datesSee the flightsHide the flights
Ho Chi Minh CityDenpasar (Bali)2nSingapore4nLangkawi
Two of the three places are islands and two are on the coast. Singapore is usually very wet in November, about 250 mm of rain over the month.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Wed 25 Nov
Denpasar (Bali)
Indonesia, 2 nights, 25–27 Nov
Bali's capital, the base for the whole island: surf and nightlife at Kuta and Seminyak, quieter Sanur, Hindu temples, rice terraces around Ubud and volcanoes inland.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, wetSingapore
Singapore, 4 nights, 27 Nov – 1 Dec
Island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, known for hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay, the Botanic Gardens and distinct Chinese, Malay and Indian quarters.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, very wetLangkawi
Malaysia, Last stop, Tue 1 Dec
Duty-free island off Malaysia's northwest coast, with sandy beaches, a cable car to Mount Mat Cincang and mangrove boat tours.
Typical December: highs of 32°C, some rain
Ho Chi Minh CityBangkok3nPenang4nSingapore3nDenpasar (Bali)
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Penang is usually very wet in November, about 270 mm of rain over the month.
€251per personabout €286 with a cabin bag. We count €35 for the bag on 1 flight; check the airline's price.prices seen up to 7 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
Ho Chi Minh CityBangkok3nPenang4nSingapore3nDenpasar (Bali)
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Penang is usually very wet in November, about 270 mm of rain over the month.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Wed 11 Nov
- SGN→DMK Wed 11 NovInto Don Mueang International Airport. Thai AirAsia, about 1½ hours, cabin bag usually included€62seen yesterday Check price
Bangkok
Thailand, 3 nights, 11–14 Nov
Thailand's capital on the Chao Phraya River: the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, canal boats, street food at every corner, rooftop bars and huge weekend markets.
Typical November: highs of 33°C, some rain- DMK→PEN Sat 14 NovFrom Don Mueang International Airport. Thai AirAsia, about 2 hours, cabin bag usually included€81 Check price
- a price seen 7 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Penang
Malaysia, 4 nights, 14–18 Nov
Island state off Malaysia's west coast, famous for George Town's shophouses, temples and street art, some of the country's best hawker food, and Penang Hill above it all.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, very wet- a price seen 4 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Singapore
Singapore, 3 nights, 18–21 Nov
Island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, known for hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay, the Botanic Gardens and distinct Chinese, Malay and Indian quarters.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, very wet- SIN→DPS Sat 21 NovJetstar, about 3 hours, check the airline's cabin bag rules€87seen 2 days ago Check price
Denpasar (Bali)
Indonesia, Last stop, Sat 21 Nov
Bali's capital, the base for the whole island: surf and nightlife at Kuta and Seminyak, quieter Sanur, Hindu temples, rice terraces around Ubud and volcanoes inland.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, wet
Ho Chi Minh CityPhuket2nKuala Lumpur4nSingapore4nPraya (Lombok)
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Kuala Lumpur is usually very wet in November, about 360 mm of rain over the month.
€294per personcabin bags included in these faresprices seen up to 2 days agoSee the flightsHide the flights
Ho Chi Minh CityPhuket2nKuala Lumpur4nSingapore4nPraya (Lombok)
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Kuala Lumpur is usually very wet in November, about 360 mm of rain over the month.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Sun 15 Nov
Phuket
Thailand, 2 nights, 15–17 Nov
Thailand's biggest island, on the Andaman Sea, with beaches from busy Patong to quieter Kata and Kamala, a Sino-Portuguese old town and boats to Phang Nga Bay.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, wet- HKT→KUL Tue 17 NovBatik Air Malaysia, about 1½ hours, cabin bag usually included€57seen yesterday Check price
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 4 nights, 17–21 Nov
Malaysia's capital, a high-rise city of Malay, Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods known for the Petronas Towers, the Batu Caves temple, hawker food and late-night markets.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, very wetSingapore
Singapore, 4 nights, 21–25 Nov
Island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, known for hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay, the Botanic Gardens and distinct Chinese, Malay and Indian quarters.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, very wetPraya (Lombok)
Indonesia, Last stop, Wed 25 Nov
Town in central Lombok serving the whole island, with Kuta's surf beaches to the south, the Gili Islands off the northwest coast and the climb up Mount Rinjani.
Ho Chi Minh CityDenpasar (Bali)2nSingapore3nPhuket2nSiem Reap
Two of the four places are islands and two are on the coast. Singapore is usually very wet in November, about 250 mm of rain over the month.
€297per personcabin bags included in these faresprices seen up to 3 days agoLow for these datesSee the flightsHide the flights
Ho Chi Minh CityDenpasar (Bali)2nSingapore3nPhuket2nSiem Reap
Two of the four places are islands and two are on the coast. Singapore is usually very wet in November, about 250 mm of rain over the month.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Wed 25 Nov
Denpasar (Bali)
Indonesia, 2 nights, 25–27 Nov
Bali's capital, the base for the whole island: surf and nightlife at Kuta and Seminyak, quieter Sanur, Hindu temples, rice terraces around Ubud and volcanoes inland.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, wetSingapore
Singapore, 3 nights, 27–30 Nov
Island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, known for hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay, the Botanic Gardens and distinct Chinese, Malay and Indian quarters.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, very wetPhuket
Thailand, 2 nights, 30 Nov – 2 Dec
Thailand's biggest island, on the Andaman Sea, with beaches from busy Patong to quieter Kata and Kamala, a Sino-Portuguese old town and boats to Phang Nga Bay.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, wet- HKT→SAI Wed 2 DecThai AirAsia, about 1½ hours, cabin bag usually included€91seen 3 days ago Check price
- Siem Reap International Airport is about 50 km by road from Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Cambodia, Last stop, Wed 2 Dec
Cambodian town at the edge of the Angkor temples, from Angkor Wat to Bayon and Ta Prohm, with a busy night market and floating villages on the Tonle Sap lake.
Typical December: highs of 31°C, dry
Non-stop from Ho Chi Minh City to islands
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen on each in the next 30 days, per person, and the typical daytime high there in November. A linked name has its own page of trips.
Island hopping in Southeast Asia, starting anywhere
On these trips
Trips from Bangkok, Denpasar (Bali), Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Phuket, Praya (Lombok), Siem Reap, Singapore. Trips through Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand.