2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 3–5 Oct
ManilaKuala Lumpur2nBatam
Two nights in Kuala Lumpur, ending in Batam with no flight back. Batam is an island and Kuala Lumpur is a capital. About 2,800 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 32–33°C everywhere. Kuala Lumpur averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €80 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Manila
Philippines, Start, Sat 3 Oct
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 2 nights, 3–5 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.
Batam
Indonesia, Last stop, Mon 5 Oct
Indonesian island a short ferry from Singapore, a manufacturing hub with golf courses, seafood restaurants and resorts at Nongsa, and links to Bintan.
Typical October: highs of 32°C, 7 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Batam for…
- Phu Quoc, Vietnam −€7
- Hat Yai, Thailand −€3
- Krabi, Thailand +€4
- Da Nang, Vietnam +€7
- Phuket, Thailand +€17
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.