Indian travellers can now explore new places in Thailand, Japan via Scoot Airlines
INDIA, Aug 28 (BVI) Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today announced the launch of new flight services to Chiang Rai in Thailand, and Okinawa and Tokyo (Haneda) in Japan, providing an operation to Indian travellers to explore these destinations via Singapore.
One-way economy class fares[1] start from INR 17,500 to Tokyo (Haneda) and Okinawa, and from INR 10,500 to Chiang Rai.
These flights will commence progressively between December 2025 and March 2026, offering more options for holidaymakers planning their year-end and new year travels, the company said in a statement.
Located in the northernmost part of Thailand, Chiang Rai is known for its mountainous grandeur and serene atmosphere.
Deeply rooted in Lanna heritage, its ethnic population is diverse with different hill tribes.
Its multiculturalism is further reflected in the province’s architecture, cuisine and art. Scoot will begin five times weekly flights to Chiang Rai on 1 January 2026 on the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.
Okinawa, Japan’s subtropical paradise, is an archipelago of islands known for its pristine beaches, clear waters, and unique Ryukyu heritage.
Home to cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage sites, Okinawa offers an immersion into the rich history and natural beauty of the land.
Scoot will also launch services to Tokyo (Haneda), providing travellers an alternative and convenient way to access the bustling capital of Japan.
Three times weekly flights to Okinawa will begin on 15 December 2025 on the Airbus A320 family aircraft, while daily flights to Tokyo (Haneda) will begin on 1 March 2026 on the Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new flights will be available for booking from today via Scoot’s website, mobile application, and progressively through other channels.
With the launch of services to Chiang Rai, Okinawa and Tokyo (Haneda), Scoot will operate 111 weekly flights to Thailand and 45 weekly flights to Japan.
With the new additions to its network, the airline will operate to 76 destinations (including Singapore) across 18 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.
Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer of Scoot, shared, “We are thrilled to expand Scoot’s network in Asia with new routes to Chiang Rai, Okinawa and Tokyo (Haneda), offering our customers even more travel options. In addition, the upcoming increase in services to some cities will support stronger demand for air travel during the year-end and new year holiday periods. We will continue to look for opportunities to connect our customers to new travel experiences and memorable journeys with Scoot.”
About Scoot
Scoot is the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines. Scoot painted the skies yellow in June 2012 and merged with Tigerair Singapore in July 2017, retaining the Scoot brand for a new chapter of growth.
To date, Scoot operates a modern and efficient fleet of over 50 aircraft, comprising widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners, single-aisle Airbus A320 family aircraft, and the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.
Scoot currently flies to over 70 destinations across 18 countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe. (BVI)
