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Scoot launches flights to Phu Quoc, Padang, and Shantou

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Scoot expands network with new routes to Phu Quoc, Padang, and Shantou, boosting connectivity and diverse travel experiences starting late 2024.

SINGAPORE – Scoot announced the launch of three new flight services to Phu Quoc in Vietnam, Padang in Indonesia and Shantou in China. Flights to Phu Quoc and Padang will commence on 20 December 2024 and 6 January 2025, respectively, and will be operated on the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft while flights to Shantou will begin on 16 January 2025 on the Airbus A320 family aircraft.

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

Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra and the birthplace of Padang cuisine (Nasi Padang), is a vibrant destination known for its Minangkabau culture and breathtaking beaches for surfing. Whether a culture seeker, a nature or food lover, Padang is a hidden gem 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 with deep 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 blue skies, sandy beaches and majestic mountains. Scoot will operate three times weekly flights to Shantou.

In addition to the new destinations, Scoot will be making some adjustments to its network to better 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 from 14 to 21 times weekly from 20 December 2024, and services to Davao will increase from 9 to 11 times weekly from 17 December 2024. Flights to Vientiane will increase from four to five 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 weekly flights to three cities in Vietnam, 84 weekly flights to 11 cities in Indonesia and 89 weekly flights to 17 points in China by January 2025.

Mr Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer of Scoot said, “We are happy to announce the introduction of flight services to Padang, Phu Quoc and Shantou, and hope to inspire more travellers to discover the diverse experiences our new destinations have to offer. We will continue to seek opportunities, expand our network and connect our customers to new travel experiences.”

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 –

Singapore

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)
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