Flights to Boracay (Kalibo) from Singapore by SilkAir

If you are planning to fly to Boracay Island from Singapore, you now have one more alternative. Singapore Airline's regional wing, SilkAir, has started flights from Singapore to Boracay hub Kalibo as SilkAir MI599 departed Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 at 10:00 hours. SilkAir will fly to Kalibo from Singapore on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Kalibo, the capital of Aklan province in the Philippines, is the third destination of SilkAir in Philippines. The airline already operates flights to Cebu and Davao from Singapore.

Kalibo is a gateway to the beautiful Boracay island where nature’s bounty of scenic attractions can be found, with fine sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Boracay also offers a wide array of attractions, from cascading waterfalls, natural cold springs, and the chance to explore the five caves of Buruanga town.

This new service will connect Kalibo with the joint Singapore Airlines – SilkAir network of over 90 cities worldwide via the Singapore hub.

Schedule of SilkAir flights between Singapore and Kalibo:

Flight Number	Routing	Day of Operation	Departure*	Arrival*
MI 577	SIN-CEB-KLO	Thursday	SIN 0820hrs	KLO 1345hrs
MI 577	KLO-SIN	Thursday	KLO 1430hrs	SIN 1810hrs
MI 599	SIN-KLO	Tuesday, Sunday	SIN 1000hrs	KLO 1345hrs
MI 599	KLO-CEB-SIN	Tuesday, Sunday	KLO 1430hrs	SIN 1940hrs

If you are planning to fly to Kalibo for Boracay, here is how to get to Boracay from Kalibo : After flying to Kalibo from Singapore, you can take a bus or taxi from Kalibo to Caticlan from where you can take a ferry to Boracay. It takes about an hour from Kalibo to Caticlan by road and 5 minutes for fast craft to Boracay.

SilkAir’s Inaugural Flight to Kalibo, Phillippines on 27 May 2014.

SilkAir Flight Deal : 2-Way Air Ticket to Phuket from Singapore 55% OFF

Dreaming of the outdoors for adventure that's filled with the yearning to go scuba-diving, rifle shooting and go-cart racing? All this and more can be found in memorable Phuket that's just under a 2-hour flight away, and SilkAir Airways has got just about the perfect offer for you! For a 2-way air-ticket, this deal comes with a great bargain for anyone who's looking for a great deal. With bonus additions of carry-on and check-in luggage, indulge freely in the several shopping adventures that await those who are always looking for the rare treats to bring back home.

2-Way Air Ticket to  Phuket by SilkAir comes only for $95 per person instead of $212 and includes 30 kg check-in baggage, 7 kg hand-carry allowances and Meals served on board. For more information as well as terms and conditions visit deal's page: Thailand: 2-Way Air Ticket to  Phuket by SilkAir.

Flight Details (subject to change):
SilkAir Flights from Singapore to Phuket
MI 750 SIN-HKT 0650-0735 (Ex-sin only on : Thursday and Sunday Only)
MI 756 SIN-HKT 1600-1725
MI 758 SIN-HKT 1835-1920
SilkAir Flights from Phuket to Singapore
MI 751 HKT-SIN 1015-1300
MI 753 HKT-SIN 1455-1740

If you want to check-out more travel deals, take a look at Singapore Travel Deals page. For more flight deals, you can also look at our Singapore Flight Deals thread.

Only $95 per pax instead of $212 for 2-Way Air Ticket to  Phuket by SilkAir.

SilkAir Promotion 2014 : Bandung 2-Way Air Ticket 51% OFF

A beautiful panorama of mountains and paddy fields will welcome you to Bandung a.k.a Paris of Java and City of Flowers. For the travel period between 3 February 2014 to 28 May 2014, Singapore based SilkAir is offering 2-way Singapore - Bandung flight tickets for only $85 per person instead of $174. The flight deal includes 20kg check-in luggage, 7kg hand-carry baggage & meals on board.

You can choose among the SilkAir Bandung - Singapore flights listed below (Flight schedule are subject to changes and availability):
MI 192 SIN-BDO 0810-0900 (Every Tue, Thur)
MI 196 SIN-BDO 1455-1545 (Every Mon, Fri, Sun)
MI 191 BDO-SIN 0945-1235 (Every Tue, Thur)
MI 195 BDO-SIN 1640-1930 (Every Mon, Fri, Sun))

The flight deal excludes airport taxes of $150 per person, Indonesia taxes RHP$150000, accommodation and 2-way land transfer. For the fine print and terms and conditions visit deals web page.

SilkAir Promotion 2014 : Bandung 2-Way Air Ticket 51% OFF

SilkAir Promotion 2014 : Phuket 2-Way Air Ticket 53% OFF

If you are planning to take a flight to Phuket from Singapore, SilkAir has a flight deal now for the travel period between 18 February 2014 to 27 May 2014. The 2-way flight ticket to Phuket from Singapore by SilkAir is only $99 per person instead of $212 with this latest flight deal by DEALs.com.sg.

The promotional package includes 2-way air ticket by SilkAir including 20kg check-in luggage, 7kg hand-carry baggage & meals on board and excludes airport taxes of $175 per person, accomodation and any land transfer.

Flights from Singapore to Phuket among which you can choose are (schedule is subject to changes and availability):
SilkAir flights from Singapore to Phuket:
MI 750 SIN-HKT 0715-0800 (From 30 Mar 2014 Onwards)
MI 756 SIN-HKT 1625-1710
MI 758 SIN-HKT 1835-1920
MI 760 SIN-HKT 1925-2010 (Every Thur, Sat)
SilkAir Flights from Phuket to Singapore:
MI 751 HKT-SIN 1015-1300
MI 757 HKT-SIN 2010-2255
MI 759 HKT-SIN 2100-2345(Every Thur, Sat )

SilkAir Promotion 2014 : Phuket 2-Way Air Ticket 53% OFF

For details and fine print visit deals web page.

Flights to Kalibo Mandalay - Yangon Service by Silkair

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will offer thrice-weekly services to Kalibo in the Philippines through circular-routing flights with Cebu from 27 May 2014, and thrice-weekly circular flights between Mandalay in Myanmar and Yangon from 10 June 2014 subject to applicable approvals.

Kalibo will be SilkAir’s third destination in the Philippines after Cebu and Davao, while Mandalay will be the airline’s second destination in Myanmar after Yangon.

 The new services will be operated with Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, featuring both Business and Economy Class cabins.

“As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir plays a role to extend the Singapore Airlines Group network by seeding and developing emerging destinations. We are excited to be adding both Kalibo and Mandalay to our network and are confident that they will be well received,” said SilkAir Chief Executive, Mr Leslie Thng.

The two new services will connect via Singapore to more than 90 cities in the joint Singapore Airlines – SilkAir network.

A SilkAir Airbus A320 at Davao International Airport, Philippines

Kalibo is the capital of Aklan province and gateway to the idyllic Boracay island, which is located off the northwestern tip of Panay. The island is known for its stunning white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Besides soaking up the sun on its beautiful beaches, Boracay also offers a wide array of land and sea activities.

The second largest city in Myanmar, Mandalay is the centre of culture and religion in the country. The city is home to the magnificent royal palace as well as many other attractions built during the Konbuang Dynasty. Bagan, long considered one of the world’s greatest archeological sights, is also accessible through Mandalay.

The two new services will be introduced during the Northern Summer operating season, between 30 March 2014 and 25 October 2014. SilkAir is also making network adjustments during this season, comprising capacity increases on several routes and reductions on others.

In Thailand, SilkAir will operate 35 times weekly to Phuket, up from the current 30 times weekly.

In Australia, services to Darwin will be increased to five times weekly, a rise from the current four times weekly.

In Indonesia, services to Palembang will be increased to five times weekly and subject to slots approval, services to Balikpapan will also increase from the current six times a week to daily flights.

As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir serves the short-haul destinations in the Singapore Airlines Group network and operates scheduled passenger services from Singapore to 43 cities in Southeast Asia, South Asia, China and Australia.

Flights to Yogyakarta from Singapore by SilkAir

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will start direct flights from Singapore and Yogyakarta Indonesia, from 25 November 2013, increasing its Indonesian network to 12 destinations. Subject to regulatory approvals, the flights will operate three times weekly on Monday, Friday and Sunday. The new services will be operated with Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, featuring both Business and Economy Class cabins.

Renowned as a centre of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry, and puppet shows, Yogyakarta is close to the world famous Borobudur and Prambanan temples and offers a variety of natural attractions and sightseeing opportunities within and beyond the city. Because of its proximity to world famous Borobudur and Prambanan temples, also because having unique Javanese court Kraton culture of Kraton Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta has become the second most important tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali.

The announcement came just 1 month after Silkair has introduced its flights to to Semarang and Makassar on 29 July and 1 August respectively. SilkAir first began operations to Indonesia in August 1992 and has steadily strengthened its network over the years. SilkAir currently serves 11 Indonesian destinations, namely Balikpapan, Bandung, Lombok, Manado, Makassar, Medan, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Semarang, Solo and Surabaya.

With the new destination launch, SilkAir’s frequencies to Indonesia will increase to 70 flights weekly.

Yogyakarta has become the second most important tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali thanks to its
proximity to Borobudur and Prambanan and having unique Javanese court
Kraton culture of Kraton Yogyakarta

The new Yogyakarta services are connected via Singapore with the rest of the more than 90 international cities in the joint Singapore Airlines – SilkAir network.

SilkAir currently operates more than 300 weekly flights to 44 destinations in 12 countries. Recent additions to the network include Hanoi (June 2012), Visakhapatnam (October 2012), Semarang (July 2013) and Makassar (August 2013). The airline currently has a fleet of 23 Airbus aircraft, comprising 6 A319s and 17 A320s. In August 2012, the airline announced the largest order in its history of up to 68 Boeing 737 aircraft, with firm orders comprising 23 Boeing 737-800s and 31 Boeing 737 MAX 8s.

Flights to Makassar from Singapore by SilkAir

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, today launched its first flight to Makassar, the provincial capital of South Sulawesi.

Makassar is SilkAir’s eleventh destination in Indonesia, increasing the number of destinations in SilkAir’s route network to 44 in 12 countries. SilkAir currently serves ten other Indonesian destinations, namely Balikpapan, Bandung, Lombok, anado,Medan, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Semarang, Solo and Surabaya.

The inaugural flight MI 142 departed Singapore Changi Airport at 0805 hours and is scheduled to arrive in Makassar at 1115 hours. The return flight, MI 141, will take off at 1245 hours and is expected to reach Singapore at 1540 hours (all times local).

SilkAir will operate three times a week, departing Singapore on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The services will be operated with Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, both featuring Business and Economy Class cabins.

To mark this special occasion, passengers on the first flight out of Singapore will be presented with exclusive SilkAir notebooks and inaugural flight certificates personally signed by Chief Executive SilkAir, Mr. Leslie Thng, and the flight commander. Likewise, SilkAir notebooks and the flight certificates will also be presented to passengers on the first flight from Makassar.

“We are delighted to be adding Makassar to our network and to further strengthen our foothold in this part of the region. In addition to growing our network, we remain committed in offering a pleasant and comprehensive travel experience to our business and leisure travellers on the Singapore-Makassar route,” said SilkAir’s Chief Executive, Mr. Leslie Thng.

SilkAir had earlier launched to another point in Indonesia, Semarang on Monday, 29 July 2013. With the two new destination launches, SilkAir’s frequencies to Indonesia will increase to 64 flights weekly.

Detailed flight schedules to Makassar are as follows:

Flight Number	Day of Operation	Departure*	Arrival*
MI142	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	SIN 0805hrs	UPG 1115hrs
MI141	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	UPG 1205hrs	SIN 1500hrs

*All times local

Flights to Langkawi from Singapore

Langkawi island off the northwestern shores of Malaysia is a very popular island getaway destination from Singapore.

Currently there are 2 airlines offering flights from Singapore to Langkawi: AirAsia and SilkAir (when you book Singapore - Langkawi flight from Singapore Airlines, it is operated by SilkAir).

AirAsia is your only budget flight option to Langkawi from Singapore. The low cost carrier flies daily between Langkawi and Singapore. The flight from Singapore to Langkawi usually takes of around 11:00 in the morning and the flight from Langkawi to Singapore usually takes of around 08:00 PM in the evening.

SilkAir, a regional arm of Singapore Airlines, flies to Langkawi in all weekdays except Monday and Wednesday.

The flight between Singapore and Langkawi takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The flights operate between Singapore Changi Airport and Langkawi International Airport.

Other than Singapore, there are direct flights to Langkawi from Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Hat Yai, and Phuket.

If you cannot find direct flights from Singapore to Langkawi, you have several options: You can for example fly from Singapore to Penang and from there take a ferry to Langkawi which is about a 2 hours travel time. Or you can fly to KL first and take a flight from there to Langkawi.

Langkawi is almost 13 hours bus travel away from Johor Bahru so if you are not really a budget traveler, your first option should be flying there (unlike Penang Island Langkawi is not connected to mainland Malaysia so after bus, you still need to take a ferry). If you think flying is expensive, you can take a sleeper train to Kuala Kedah and then take a taxi to ferry terminal.

Photo Credit - Deal.sg

How to find cheap flights to Langkawi from Singapore?
Well, since AirAsia and Tigerair are the only budget airlines flying directly from Singapore to Langkawi, it is best to check their web sites first. If you are lucky, you can even catch a flight promotion for Langkawi.

If this option is closes, the second best option might be to fly budget to Penang or Kuala Lumpur and then take a ferry from Penang to Langkawi. JetStar, Tiger Airways and AirAsia are the budget carriers flying directly from Singapore to Penang Island. JetStar and AirAsia are the only two budget operators flying to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore.

If you are planning a holiday in Langkawi, you can also try your luck to find a package deal in one of Singapore based deal sites such as Deal.com.sg. From time to time, there are deals for Langkawi where hotel stay plus a return flight can be purchased for less than 200 SGD.

Changi Transit Programme Benefits For Singapore Airlines And SilkAir Customers

From now until 30 June 2013, eligible customers of  Singapore Airlines and SilkAir transiting in Singapore Changi Airport will receive $40 worth of Changi Dollar Vouchers (CDVs) per ticket – double the amount since the Changi Transit Programme began on 1 October 2012. To qualify for the CDVs, customers must travel on Singapore Airlines or SilkAir on both their inbound and outbound flights, with a 13-digit e-ticket receipt number beginning with 618 or 629.

The CDVs are valid for one-time use at more than 450 retail, food and service outlets in the transit and public areas of Terminals 1, 2 and 3, excluding outlets in the Arrival Baggage Claim Halls. They can also be redeemed for one-time access to the Ambassador Transit Lounge at Terminals 2 and 3 for up to six hours. Services at the lounge include showers, light refreshments, free flow of non-alcoholic beverages, and a wide range of reading materials. Travellers can also look forward to amenities such as airport-wide complimentary WiFi, movie theatres and themed gardens while transiting at Changi Airport, where a convenient Skytrain transport system in both the transit and public areas provides easy access to all three terminals.

Mr Peh Ke-Wei, CAG’s Vice President for Passenger Development, said, “Due to overwhelming demand from travellers for the original Changi Transit Programme, we decided to improve the benefits to entice more passengers to fly through Changi for their upcoming trips. Coupled with Changi Airport’s renowned transit experience and Singapore Airlines’ and SilkAir’s extensive flight network, the enhanced programme will make transiting at Changi even more compelling. CAG will continue to introduce new promotions to cater to the ever-changing needs of travellers.”

Mr Sheldon Hee, Singapore Airlines’ Senior Manager Marketing Communications and Development, said, “With the launch of the enhanced Changi Transit Programme, our transit customers will be able to experience more of what Changi Airport has to offer. In addition, by presenting their CDVs in conjunction with their Singapore Airlines or SilkAir boarding pass at participating stores, they will be able to enjoy even more privileges and discounts under the Boarding Pass Privileges Programme.”

To collect their CDVs, eligible customers should present both their electronic ticket and boarding pass of their Singapore-bound flight at any of the seven Information Counters in the transit areas of Terminals 2 and 3. The CDVs are issued while stocks last and will expire on 31 March 2014.

From Singapore to Visakhapatnam direct flights by SilkAir

Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, may be the second-largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh (after Hyderabad) and the third-largest city on the east coast (after Chennai and Kolkata) but there was no direct international air connection to and from the city. This has changed this week as SilkAir, a Singapore based full-service airline wholly owned by Singapore Airlines (SIA) has started the first direct international flights to the city, flying direct from Singapore to Visakhapatnam. The flight will connect Vizag to more than 90 international cities in the joint Singapore Airlines-SilkAir network via Singapore Changi Airport.

The first flight has departed from Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 a few days ago for Visakhapatnam Airport. SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, plans to have three flights a week to Singapore from Visakhapatnam at the moment and the flights will be served by Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, featuring both Business and Economy class cabins. Visakhapatnam is SilkAir’s eighth destination in India after Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram. In total SilkAir flies to 42 destinations across 12 countries.

SilkAir’s Chief Executive, Mr. Leslie Thng, anticipates strong demand for the new service and expects the launch of direct flights will provide a further boost to the growth and development of business and tourism in both countries. “This represents a significant milestone as SilkAir is the first carrier to offer international flights to and from Visakhapatnam. We are extremely delighted to add Visakhapatnam to our network and are confident that this direct service will further strengthen the strong economic ties between Singapore and India.” 

Mr. Thng added: “This new route will also give business travelers access to one of the fastest growing commercial cities in India while introducing a great sightseeing destination for the leisure-oriented tourists.”[3]

[1] - SilkAir Launches Vizag Flights
[2] - SilkAir launches direct flight from Singapore to Vizag
[3] - SilkAir to Serve Visakhapatnam