SINGAPORE, 24 August 2026: Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), confirms it will launch three weekly flights to Guiyang in China effective 26 October 2026.
Operated by an A320neo aircraft, the new service strengthens Scoot’s China network and offers travellers an additional getaway option ahead of the year-end holiday season.
Located in the heart of Guizhou province, Guiyang is renowned for its rich ethnic minority cultures and impressive landscapes against the backdrop of mountain ranges. Iconic landmarks include Qingyan Ancient Town, one of the most well-preserved historical towns in China, and Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of the largest in Asia.
With the launch of services to Guiyang, Scoot will operate 81 weekly flights to 16 cities in mainland China. Scoot’s network will increase to 86 destinations across 18 countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.
In addition to the new destination, Scoot will be boosting its capacity across the Asia-Pacific region to meet anticipated increases in air travel demand during the year-end holiday season. These frequency updates form part of Scoot’s Northern Winter 2026/2027 schedule, which runs from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027.
Flight frequencies October 2026)
Southeast Asia
Hat Yai: 12 to 14 times weekly
Phuket: 17 to 21 times weekly
Clark: seven to 10 times weekly (from December 2026)
Kota Kinabalu: 10 to 13 times weekly (from January 2027)
Phu Quoc: Daily flights with the gradual upgauge from the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to the A320 family aircraft.
Other regions
Okinawa: four to five times weekly
Tiruchirappalli: 12 to 14 times weekly (from December 2026)
Collectively, the new Guiyang route and added flight frequencies further expand Scoot’s footprint and continue its steady year-on-year capacity growth.
Scoot Chief Executive Officer Leslie Thng commented: “We are delighted to add Guiyang to our network, strengthening our presence in China and connecting Singapore and the wider Scoot network to one of southwest China’s most scenic and culturally rich cities. Alongside this new route, we are also increasing flight frequencies to several popular destinations to meet the anticipated increase in travel demand during the year-end period. These network updates reflect our commitment to offering customers more choice, better connectivity and great value when they fly with Scoot.”
(Source: Scoot)
