2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 5–7 Oct
ManilaSingapore2nKota-Kinabalu
Two nights in Singapore, ending in Kota-Kinabalu with no flight back. Singapore is an island and a capital, and has a World Heritage site. About 3,800 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 32°C everywhere. Kota-Kinabalu averages about 13 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €93 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Manila
Philippines, Start, Mon 5 Oct
Singapore
Singapore, 2 nights, 5–7 Oct
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 October: highs of 32°C, 5 mm of rain a dayNothing close in price for Singapore on these days. The nearest:
- Jakarta, Indonesia +€95
Kota-Kinabalu
Malaysia, Last stop, Wed 7 Oct
Sabah's capital on the South China Sea coast of Borneo, with island hopping in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, seafood night markets and Mount Kinabalu a couple of hours inland.
Typical October: highs of 32°C, 13 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Kota-Kinabalu for…
- Penang, Malaysia −€40
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia −€33
- Jakarta, Indonesia −€29
- Langkawi, Malaysia −€28
- Ipoh, Malaysia −€26
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.