Long weekends in 2025? Here’s where to go and how to save on your trip

2025 is flying by. We’re already halfway through the year, and everyone’s craving a quick escape… but your wallet might not be quite on board (pun intended). The good news? Now’s the perfect time to plan ahead. Booking early doesn’t just save you money, it saves you the stress. With a bit of planning, you can spend less, dodge peak prices, and still score the getaway you’ve been dreaming about. We did the work for you and found the best deals online:

There are two public holidays left in 2025:

• Deepavali (Monday, 20 October)
• Christmas Day (Thursday, 25 December)

If you’re smart about it, each of these can be stretched into a proper break by just taking one or two days off. That’s maximum vacation time for minimal annual leave, which sounds like the ultimate win-win situation to me.

Winter Escape with Air Japan (Singapore to Tokyo)

Flight deals are already heating up. Air Japan has launched winter seats from just SGD226 one-way between Singapore and Tokyo, valid from 26 October 2025, to 28 March 2026. If you’ve been dreaming of snow-dusted mountains, hot springs, or just escaping the year-round heat, this is your sign to go.

Price: from SGD226

Regional Favourites with Scoot

Scoot has two campaigns running, so sit up closely: For something closer to home, Scoot is offering return flights under SGD200 to regional favourites like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, and Ho Chi Minh City. My top picks? Phuket, Krabi and Bali. A beach getaway with great food and even better prices? Yes, please.

Price: under SGD200

Scoot Celebrates 60 years of Singapore

Scoot is rolling out limited-time promotional fares to mark Singapore’s 60th birthday. From 6 to 8 August 2025, travellers can score discounted flights to 60 destinations - think spontaneous escapes, and last-minute plans. There are even greater savings when 2 or more people book together. KrisFlyer members can also enjoy 60% more bonus miles when booking Scoot flights between 15 and 17 August 2025.

Both sales run for 60 hours, so set your alarms. Destinations will be revealed during the promo period, so keep an eye out on www.flyscoot.com for the full list.

Mongolian Adventure

If you’re up for an adventure, Mongolia should be on your radar. Starting 4 November 2025, MIAT Mongolian Airlines will launch direct flights between Singapore and Ulaanbaatar, operating twice a week. Just a stone’s throw from sweeping deserts and endless plains, the Mongolian capital is rich with history, culture, and wide-open spaces - perfect for those looking to get off the beaten path.

Price: from SGD385

If you need a ballpark budget to help you get going: most flights can be kept under SGD250, whilst accommodation starts around SGD50 a night. Depending on your destination, you’ll likely spend about SGD30 to 50 a day on food, transport and fun.

TIP: Using apps like Skyscanner, Hopper, and Google Flights is your best friend here – set alerts and pounce when fares drop.

A little planning now means a lot more play later. So pull up your calendar, pick a city, and start making that holiday happen. You’ll thank yourself when you’re sipping an iced coffee in Bali or watching snow fall in Japan.

This article was originally published in F Zine.