This is the highest prices have reached in years.
\n\nRound-trip direct flight tickets between Singapore and Ipoh, Malaysia, have soared to a new high during the 2027 Chinese New Year period.
\n\nAccording to checks on Scoot's booking page on Oct. 21, a round trip from Feb. 5, 2027, to Feb. 8, 2027, starts from S$1,421, while one-way tickets from Singapore to Ipoh start from S$734.
\n\nPrices within two weeks of this period remain roughly in the same range.
\n\nWhile flight prices have traditionally hiked during this season, the highest a round-trip ticket had reached previously was S$1,100, according to Shin Min Daily News.
\n\nThe media outlet reported that experts attributed the hike to reasons like a lack of travel options.
\n\nOne travel consultant posited that hiking oil prices due to the Middle East crisis have led to higher airport taxes and airfare.
\n\nScoot is the only airline flying direct between Singapore and Ipoh, after AirAsia suspended the route in April 2025 and Batik Air, which replaced it, ended its service in May 2026 after about five months. The consultant said limited choice could push up fares.
\n\nThe limited travel options may have driven up ticket prices.
\n\nAn Ipoh native residing…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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