2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 5–7 Oct
ManilaKuala Lumpur2nPadang
Two nights in Kuala Lumpur, ending in Padang with no flight back. Kuala Lumpur is a capital. About 2,900 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 32–33°C everywhere. Padang averages about 16 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €66 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Manila
Philippines, Start, Mon 5 Oct
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 2 nights, 5–7 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.
Padang
Indonesia, Last stop, Wed 7 Oct
West Sumatra's coastal capital, home of Minangkabau cooking, and the base for the highlands around Bukittinggi and surf boats to the Mentawai Islands.
Typical October: highs of 32°C, 16 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Padang for…
- Singapore, Singapore +€4
- Phuket, Thailand +€12
- Hat Yai, Thailand +€20
- Krabi, Thailand +€21
- Phu Quoc, Vietnam +€24
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.