Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA),today announced the launch of three new flight services to Phu Quoc in Vietnam, Padang inIndonesia and Shantou in China. Flights to Phu Quoc and Padang will commence on 20December 2024 and 6 January 2025, respectively, and will be operated on the EmbraerE190-E2 aircraft while flights to Shantou will begin on 16 January 2025 on the Airbus A320family aircraft.

Known for its rare wildlife and pristine beaches, Phu Quoc is a tropical haven perfect for aholiday of adventure or relaxation. It also houses the Phu Quoc National Park, recognised asa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. At present, Phu Quoc is the only destination in Vietnam thathas a 30-day visa-free policy, offering international travellers convenient access. From 20December 2024, Scoot will operate three times weekly flights to Phu Quoc. Two moreweekly flights will be added from 25 January 2025, bringing the total number of weekly flightsbetween Singapore and Phu Quoc to five times.

Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra and the birthplace of Padang cuisine (NasiPadang), is a vibrant destination known for its Minangkabau culture and breathtakingbeaches for surfing. Whether a culture seeker, a nature or food lover, Padang is a hiddengem waiting to be discovered. Scoot will operate four times weekly flights to Padang.Shantou, a coastal city located in the province of Guangdong in China, is a destination withdeep cultural heritage and home to Chaoshan cuisine including marinated raw seafood.

Travellers may like to stroll down Shantou Small Park to see the memorial hall of Dr Sun Yat-sen at Zhongshan Memorial Pavilion, or escape the city to bask in Nan Ao Island’s blueskies, sandy beaches and majestic mountains. Scoot will operate three times weekly flightsto Shantou.

In addition to the new destinations, Scoot will be making some adjustments to its network tobetter match capacity to demand and optimise fleet deployment.Scoot will add two more weekly flights to Jakarta, bringing the total number of weekly flights
to 19 times weekly from 24 November 2024. Services to Koh Samui will be increased from14 to 21 times weekly from 20 December 2024, and services to Davao will increase from 9to 11 times weekly from 17 December 2024. Flights to Vientiane will increase from four tofive times weekly from 9 February 2025. Operations to Nanchang will be suspended after the
last flight on 14 February 2025.

With the launch of services to Phu Quoc, Padang and Shantou, Scoot will operate 31 weeklyflights to three cities in Vietnam, 84 weekly flights to 11 cities in Indonesia and 89 weeklyflights to 17 points in China by January 2025.

Flights to Phu Quoc, Padang and Shantou will be available for booking from today, viaScoot’s website, mobile app, and progressively through other channels. One-way Economyclass fares start from INR 13,306.57 to Phu Quoc, INR 12,151.57 to Padang, and INR15,301.57 to Shantou, inclusive of taxes.

Mr. Brian Torrey, General Manager, India and West Asia, Scoot said, “With Scoot’s expandednetwork, we’re excited about the potential for increased travel from India to destinations likePhu Quoc, Padang, and Shantou. We expect Phu Quoc especially to become a popularaddition to Indian travellers’ itineraries, complementing existing Vietnam destinations thatScoot serves – Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi – and offering a rich, multi-city experience.”

Phu Quoc – Inaugural Flight on 20 December 2024
Flight
Number

Route Departure Arrival Frequency

TR340 Singapore –
Phu Quoc

1550hrs 1635hrs

Friday

TR341 Phu Quoc –
Singapore

1710hrs 2005hrs

22 December 2024
TR340 Singapore –
Phu Quoc

1235hrs 1320hrs Sunday

TR341 Phu Quoc –
Singapore

1355hrs 1650hrs

From 25 December 2024
TR340 Singapore –
Phu Quoc

1235hrs 1320hrs Wednesday, Friday

TR341 Phu Quoc –
Singapore

1355hrs 1650hrs

29 December 2024
TR340 Singapore –
Phu Quoc

2145hrs 2230hrs Sunday

TR341 Phu Quoc –
Singapore

2305hrs 0200hrs
(+1)

From 5 January 2025
TR340 Singapore –
Phu Quoc

1235hrs 1320hrs Sunday

TR341 Phu Quoc –
Singapore

1355hrs 1650hrs

Additional frequency from 25 January 2025
TR324 Singapore –
Phu Quoc

1645hrs 1730hrs Saturday

TR325 Phu Quoc –
Singapore

1805hrs 2100hrs

Additional frequency from 27 January 2025
TR324 Singapore –
Phu Quoc

1455hrs 1540hrs Monday

TR325 Phu Quoc –
Singapore

1635hrs 1930hrs

Padang – From 6 January 2025
Flight
Number

Route Departure Arrival Frequency

TR204 Singapore –
Padang

1200hrs 1225hrs

Monday, Saturday

TR205 Padang –
Singapore

1300hrs 1510hrs

TR208 Singapore –
Padang

1655hrs 1720hrs Friday, Sunday

TR209 Padang – 1755hrs 2005hrs
Shantou – From 16 January 2025
Flight
Number

Route Departure Arrival Frequency

TR108 Singapore –
Shantou

1440hrs 1900hrs Tuesday, Thursday,

Saturday

TR109 Shantou –
Singapore

2000hrs 0025hrs
(+1)