2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 9–11 Oct
ManilaSingapore2nMalacca
Two nights in Singapore, ending in Malacca with no flight back. Both places have a World Heritage site. About 2,600 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 32°C everywhere. Malacca averages about 6 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €78 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Manila
Philippines, Start, Fri 9 Oct
Singapore
Singapore, 2 nights, 9–11 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 dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Only 198 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Malacca
Malaysia, Last stop, Sun 11 Oct
Old Straits trading port with Dutch red buildings, Portuguese ruins, Peranakan shophouses on Jonker Street and a weekend night market.
Typical October: highs of 32°C, 6 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Malacca for…
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia +€8
- Penang, Malaysia +€8
- Ipoh, Malaysia +€15
- Phuket, Thailand +€26
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam +€29
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.