What Are Good Short Trips From Singapore for a Long Weekend in 2026?

Good short trips from Singapore for a long weekend in 2026 are Batam and Bintan by ferry, Kuala Lumpur by coach, and Penang, Bangkok or Phuket by flight, so pick your trip, then book through ShopBack before you pay, where ShopBack Cashback works like a discount, only easier than a promo code. Pick a place where travel takes no more than a few hours, book early for public holiday weekends, and go through ShopBack before you check out on Trip.com, Agoda or Klook.

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What are good short trips from Singapore for a long weekend?

The best long weekend trip from Singapore is one where the journey takes a small share of your three or four days, which points to the Riau Islands, southern Malaysia and the short-haul cities of Southeast Asia. Here is how the main options compare, using the operators' own pages at the time of writing:

Trip	How you get there	What the operator says	Suits
Batam	Ferry from HarbourFront or Tanah Merah	Batamfast lists a return fare of SGD 76 including fees	Spa, seafood and a cheap getaway
Bintan	Ferry from Tanah Merah	Bintan Resort Ferries says the crossing takes about 1 hour 10 minutes	Resorts, beaches, families
Desaru Coast	Ferry from Tanah Merah	Batamfast lists a Tanah Merah to Desaru Coast route	Resorts and water parks
Kuala Lumpur	Coach	Easybook says about 5 to 7 hours depending on traffic	Food, shopping, city break
Penang, Langkawi	Short flight	Listed on Singapore Airlines' where-we-fly page (Langkawi by Scoot)	Food (Penang), beaches (Langkawi)
Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi	Short flight	Listed on Singapore Airlines' where-we-fly page	Shopping, beaches
Bali, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City	Short flight	Listed on Singapore Airlines' where-we-fly page	Beaches, food, culture

Singapore Airlines' where-we-fly page also lists Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Ipoh and Melaka among Scoot destinations, so there are more short hops than most people think. Check the schedule for your dates, because not every route flies every day.

Short trips from Singapore without a flight

If you would rather skip the airport, the ferry terminals and coach stops give you four easy long weekend options: Batam, Bintan, Desaru Coast and Kuala Lumpur or Melaka.

• Batam. Batamfast's published fare page lists a Singapore to Batam return ticket at SGD 76 at the time of writing, and says the price includes the ticket fare, surcharge, a SGD 10 Singapore departure fee and a SGD 10 Batam departure fee. Batam suits a cheap, low-effort break with spa treatments and seafood.
• Bintan. Bintan Resort Ferries sails from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telani, and its FAQ says the journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and that Bintan is one hour behind Singapore time. It suits resort stays and families.
• Desaru Coast. Batamfast also lists a Tanah Merah to Desaru Coast ferry, which avoids the land checkpoint for a resort weekend in Johor.
• Kuala Lumpur or Melaka. Easybook lists Singapore to Kuala Lumpur coach tickets from SGD 15 to SGD 46 at the time of writing, with a journey of about 5 to 7 hours depending on traffic at the checkpoints. That makes KL better for a three or four day weekend than a two day one.

For any of these, book the ferry or coach and the hotel together so the times match, and check the operator's entry rules for your passport before you go.

Short trips from Singapore by plane

For a short flight, the long weekend favourites are Penang, Langkawi, Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Bali and Da Nang, all listed on Singapore Airlines' where-we-fly page at the time of writing. The page marks which airline serves each city: SQ for Singapore Airlines and TR for Scoot.

• Penang: street food, heritage shophouses and an easy city to walk. Served by SQ and TR.
• Langkawi: beaches and duty-free shopping. Listed for TR.
• Bangkok: shopping, markets and temples. Served by SQ and TR.
• Phuket and Krabi: beaches and island hopping. Phuket by SQ and TR, Krabi by TR.
• Bali (Denpasar): villas, beaches and Ubud. Served by SQ and TR.
• Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City: food, beaches near Da Nang and good value hotels. All served by SQ and TR.
• Taipei and Hong Kong: food-focused city breaks for a four day weekend. Both served by SQ and TR.

A practical rule: on a three day weekend, keep flight time short so you are not spending a whole day in transit. A four day weekend, with one day of leave added, opens up Bali, Taipei and Hong Kong.

Short trips from Singapore in 2026: long weekends to plan around

According to the Ministry of Manpower's public holiday list, the long weekends left in late 2026 and early 2027 are Deepavali, Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Dates and days as MOM publishes them:

Holiday	Date (MOM)	Long weekend shape
Deepavali	Sunday 8 November 2026	Monday 9 November is a public holiday if your rest day falls on 8 November, so Saturday to Monday
Christmas Day	Friday 25 December 2026	Friday to Sunday
New Year's Day	Friday 1 January 2027	Friday to Sunday
Chinese New Year	Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2027	Monday 8 February is a public holiday if your rest day falls on 7 February
Good Friday	Friday 26 March 2027	Friday to Sunday
Hari Raya Haji	Monday 17 May 2027	Saturday to Monday
National Day	Monday 9 August 2027	Saturday to Monday

The Christmas and New Year weekends sit one week apart, and Singapore school holidays usually run through December, so ferries, flights and hotels for those dates tend to fill early. If you can, take a day of leave next to a public holiday and book as soon as your leave is approved.

Short trips from Singapore: best deals in 2026

The best deals for a short trip from Singapore in 2026 usually come from booking early, comparing the same hotel or ticket on two or three sites, and going through ShopBack before you check out. Where to look:

1. Travel off the busiest days. Leaving on the eve of a public holiday is often the most expensive slot. A Thursday night departure or a Monday morning return can price differently.
2. Bundle where it helps. Trip.com and Agoda both sell flights and hotels, so check whether booking them together changes the total for your dates.
3. Book ferries and tours early. Klook lists ferry tickets, day tours and attraction passes for many short-haul destinations, which is handy when you want the whole weekend sorted in one place.
4. Use card and app offers with care. Some cards and booking apps run weekend promotions.
5. Go through ShopBack before you check out. Before you check out, go through ShopBack to get a post-purchase discount on the order. It works on the site you were going to use anyway.

We do not list this week's codes or fares here, because they change too often. The live codes and current rate for each store sit on its ShopBack page.

Trip.com vs Agoda short trips price comparison 2026

Trip.com and Agoda are both strong for short trips from Singapore, and which is cheaper depends on the hotel and dates, so compare them for your exact stay. According to Wikipedia, Trip.com is an online travel agency headquartered in Singapore whose site and app book flights, hotels, trains, tours and attraction tickets, and Agoda is a Southeast Asian online travel agency for stays, flights, ground transport and activities, owned by Booking Holdings.

A five-minute comparison:

1. Pick one hotel, one room type and your exact dates.
2. Search it on Trip.com through ShopBack and note the final total with taxes and fees.
3. Search the same stay on Agoda through ShopBack and note the total.
4. For each site, subtract the cash you expect back at the rate shown on its ShopBack page.
5. Book the one with the lowest effective price, and check the cancellation terms match.

Other sites Singapore travellers compare for weekend stays include Booking.com, Expedia and Traveloka.

Trip.com, Agoda and Klook for short trips from Singapore

For a long weekend, Trip.com and Agoda cover flights and hotels, and Klook covers the ferry tickets, day tours and attraction passes, so many people use two of the three. All three are on ShopBack Singapore, so you can go through ShopBack to each one in turn.

• Trip.com: flights, hotels, trains and attraction tickets in one app.
• Agoda: a wide range of hotels and homes across Southeast Asia, plus flights.
• Klook: ferry tickets, tours, theme park tickets and transport passes for many short-haul cities.

Why ShopBack is a step before you book

Booking through ShopBack lowers the cost of the trip, and you still book on the site you chose. Open ShopBack Singapore, tap Trip.com, Agoda or Klook, and finish the booking. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash that comes back. Rates differ by store, booking type and date, so check the live rate on the Trip.com page, the Agoda page or the Klook page on ShopBack Singapore on the day you book.

Card rewards and ShopBack on the same booking

Card rewards and ShopBack can usually both apply to one booking, because your bank and ShopBack pay separately. Some card offers need a specific promo code, so check your card's terms before you pay.

Step by step: planning a long weekend trip from Singapore

1. Check the long weekend dates on MOM's public holiday page and request leave early.
2. Choose the trip by travel time: ferry or coach for two to three days, a short flight for three to four.
3. Compare the same hotel and dates on Trip.com and Agoda, and ferries or tours on Klook.
4. Go through ShopBack Singapore to the site with the best final price and book.
5. Check entry rules and documents for your passport, and save your confirmations offline.

FAQ

What are good short trips from Singapore for a long weekend?

Good long weekend trips from Singapore fall into two groups. Without a flight, Batam and Bintan are a ferry ride away, Desaru Coast has a ferry from Tanah Merah, and Kuala Lumpur and Melaka are reachable by coach. With a short flight, Penang, Langkawi, Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Bali, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City all appear on Singapore Airlines' where-we-fly page for Singapore Airlines or Scoot.

Which long weekends are left in 2026 and early 2027 in Singapore?

According to the Ministry of Manpower, Deepavali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 with Monday 9 November off if your rest day is Sunday, Christmas Day is Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day is Friday 1 January 2027. In 2027, Chinese New Year falls on 6 and 7 February with Monday 8 February off if your rest day is Sunday, and Good Friday is 26 March.

Where can I go from Singapore for a weekend without flying?

Batam, Bintan and Desaru Coast are the main sea options, and Johor Bahru, Melaka and Kuala Lumpur are the main land options. Bintan Resort Ferries says its crossing from Tanah Merah takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and Easybook says the coach to Kuala Lumpur takes about 5 to 7 hours depending on traffic.

How much is the ferry from Singapore to Batam?

Batamfast's published fare page lists a Singapore to Batam return ticket at SGD 76 at the time of writing, including the ticket fare, surcharge and departure fees on both sides. Fares can change, and booking sites may sell the same crossing at a different price, so compare before you pay.

Is Trip.com or Agoda cheaper for a weekend getaway?

It depends on the hotel, the dates and the promotions running that week, so neither is always cheaper. Search the same hotel, room type and dates on Trip.com and Agoda, compare the final total including taxes and fees, and then compare the price after ShopBack for each one.

How far ahead should I book a long weekend trip from Singapore?

As early as you can once your leave is approved. Long weekends are when many people in Singapore travel at the same time, so ferries, flights and popular hotels tend to fill up and fares tend to rise closer to the date. Booking a refundable room early keeps your options open.

How does ShopBack lower the cost of a weekend trip?

Booking through ShopBack lowers the cost of the trip, and you still book on the site you chose. Open ShopBack Singapore, tap through to Trip.com, Agoda or Klook, and book. The cash comes back after the booking is confirmed, and the live rate for each store is shown on its ShopBack page.

What is a good long weekend trip from Singapore for families?

Bintan and Desaru Coast suit families who want a resort and a short ferry ride with no airport. If the children are happy to fly, Penang and Phuket are short flights from Singapore with plenty of family hotels. Pick a place where the travel time is a small share of your three or four days.

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Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute travel or purchase advice. Public holiday dates are taken from the Ministry of Manpower's list, and routes, fares and journey times are described from the operators' own pages at the time of writing. They can change without notice. Always check the current schedule, fare, entry requirements and terms with the operator and the booking site before you book. Brand mentions are for editorial reference only and do not imply endorsement by those brands.