2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 14–16 Oct
SingaporePenang2nMedan
Two nights in Penang, ending in Medan with no flight back. Penang is an island and has a World Heritage site. About 850 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 31°C everywhere. Penang averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €42 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Singapore
Singapore, Start, Wed 14 Oct
Penang
Malaysia, 2 nights, 14–16 Oct
Island state off Malaysia's west coast, famous for George Town's shophouses, temples and street art, some of the country's best hawker food, and Penang Hill above it all.
Typical October: highs of 31°C, 9 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Only 274 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Medan
Indonesia, Last stop, Fri 16 Oct
North Sumatra's big, busy capital, with the Maimun Palace and strong food traditions, and the usual start for trips to Lake Toba and the orangutans of Bukit Lawang.
Typical October: highs of 31°C, 9 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.