Scoot Ipoh flights soar past S$700 one way as Chinese New Year demand sends fares sky high

During the upcoming Chinese New Year season, travelers from Singapore to Ipoh face significantly increased airfare costs, with one-way flights on Scoot reaching S$734.20, compared to much lower prices before the holiday period.

A round trip could total at least S$1,420, excluding additional fees like baggage and seat selection.

These prices mark a historic high, with previous festive round trips not exceeding S$1,100.

Currently, Scoot remains the only airline offering direct flights between Singapore and Ipoh, as other airlines have discontinued services on this route.

SINGAPORE, Oct 23 — Reuniting with loved ones during festive seasons is something many look forward to.

But for some, particularly those travelling to Ipoh, Malaysia for Chinese New Year (CNY) next year, it can come at a hefty price.

This comes as flight ticket prices surge during the holiday season, with low-cost carrier fares soaring to new heights.

A check by AsiaOne on Thursday (Oct 22) found that one-way Scoot flights from Singapore to Ipoh cost significantly more in the week leading up to CNY (January 30 to February 5, 2027) — at S$734.20 (RM2,347)

In comparison, flights on the same route ranged from S$105.20 to S$241.20 just days before (January 23 to 28), before bumping up to S$562.20 on January 29.

Meanwhile, flights from Ipoh to Singapore saw a similar trend, with ticket prices peaking on February 8, the third day of Chinese New Year, at S$686.45.

Prices remained elevated in the following days, before starting to fall from February 15 at S$596.45. Flights from Ipoh to Singapore for the rest of the month from February 16 ranged from S$48.45 to S$193.45.

This means a round trip during the festive season could set travellers back at least S$1,420 — if they want to make it to Ipoh in time for reunion dinner on February 5 and return a few days to a week after.

And that’s before factoring in any additional charges such as checked baggage and seat selection.

While it is common to see airfares surge during festive periods, this marks a new high, as Ipoh-Singapore round trip prices only reached around S$1,100 previously, according to Shin Min Daily News .

For reference, the cheapest return flight between Singapore and Ipoh on Scoot outside of the peak festive period in the same month is about S$153.65.

However, other flights to different parts of Malaysia appeared to cost significantly less.

A separate check by AsiaOne on the same day saw that the most expensive round trip from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur on Singapore Airlines, which Scoot is a subsidiary of, was S$812.

If travelling on Scoot, a return flight between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur cost at least S$914.65 during the peak period.

Currently, Scoot is the only airline with a direct route between Singapore and Ipoh.

The flight time is around an hour and 15 minutes.

Previously, AirAsia also offered direct flights between the two locations before it suspended the route in April 2025.

Batik Air subsequently started flying between Singapore and Ipoh directly in December 2025. However, it ended the service in May this year. — AsiaOne

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即将到来的农历新年期间，从新加坡前往怡保的旅客将面临机票价格大幅上涨，酷航的单程机票价格最高可达 734.20 新元，而节前价格则低得多。

往返机票总费用至少为 1420 新元，还不包括行李费和选座费等额外费用。

这些价格创历史新高，此前节日期间的往返机票价格从未超过 1100 新元。

目前，酷航仍然是唯一一家提供新加坡至怡保直飞航班的航空公司，因为其他航空公司已经停止了该航线的服务。

新加坡，10月23日——在节日期间与亲人团聚是许多人所期待的事情。

但对于某些人来说，特别是那些明年春节前往马来西亚怡保的人，这可能会付出高昂的代价。

正值假日季机票价格飙升之际，廉价航空公司的票价更是创下新高。

亚洲新闻网周四（10月22日）的调查发现，在农历新年（2027年1月30日至2月5日）前一周，酷航从新加坡飞往怡保的单程机票价格大幅上涨，达到734.20新加坡元（2347令吉）。

相比之下，就在几天前（1 月 23 日至 28 日），同一航线的航班价格在 105.20 新元至 241.20 新元之间，然后在 1 月 29 日上涨至 562.20 新元。

与此同时，怡保飞往新加坡的航班也出现了类似的趋势，机票价格在农历新年第三天（2月8日）达到峰值，为686.45新加坡元。

接下来的几天价格仍然居高不下，直到2月15日才开始回落，当时的最低票价为596.45新元。从2月16日起，怡保飞往新加坡的航班价格在当月剩余时间里介于48.45新元至193.45新元之间。

这意味着，如果旅客想在 2 月 5 日及时抵达怡保参加团圆饭，并在几天到一周后返回，那么节日期间往返怡保的行程至少需要花费 1420 新元。

而且这还不包括托运行李和选座等额外费用。

虽然节假日期间机票价格上涨很常见，但据《新明日报》报道，这标志着机票价格创下新高，因为此前怡保至新加坡的往返机票价格仅为 1100 新元左右。

作为参考，在节假日高峰期之外的同一月份，酷航新加坡至怡保之间最便宜的往返机票价格约为 153.65 新元。

然而，飞往马来西亚其他地区的航班价格似乎要便宜得多。

AsiaOne 当天进行的另一项调查显示，新加坡航空（酷航是其子公司）从新加坡到吉隆坡的最贵往返机票价格为 812 新元。

如果乘坐酷航，高峰期新加坡和吉隆坡之间的往返机票至少需要 914.65 新元。

目前，酷航是唯一一家提供新加坡至怡保直飞航线的航空公司。

飞行时间约为1小时15分钟。

此前，亚航也曾提供两地之间的直飞航班，但在 2025 年 4 月暂停了该航线。

巴迪克航空随后于2025年12月开通了新加坡至怡保的直飞航线。然而，该航线已于今年5月停飞。——亚洲新闻网

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