2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 24–28 Oct
Chiang MaiKuala Lumpur4nSurabaya
Four nights in Kuala Lumpur, ending in Surabaya with no flight back. Kuala Lumpur is a capital. About 3,500 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 33–34°C everywhere. Kuala Lumpur averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €37 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Chiang Mai
Thailand, Start, Sat 24 Oct
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 4 nights, 24–28 Oct
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 October: highs of 33°C, 9 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Surabaya
Indonesia, Last stop, Wed 28 Oct
Indonesia's second city and East Java's port, with the Arab quarter around the Ampel Mosque, Chinese temples, colonial buildings and long trips out to Mount Bromo.
Typical October: highs of 34°C, 2 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Surabaya for…
- Singapore, Singapore −€29
- Phu Quoc, Vietnam −€6
- Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei same price
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam +€5
- Da Nang, Vietnam +€8
Same days, the rest of the trip kept, only cities close in price. A swapped-in country may need a visa: check before you go.