Scoot launches Chiang Rai, Okinawa & Tokyo Haneda routes, with one-way fares from S$127 and KrisFlyer miles now redeemable at decent value.
Scoot has announced three new destinations joining its network, with flights to Chiang Rai, Okinawa and Tokyo Haneda launching progressively from December 2025. The Singapore Airlines budget subsidiary is also increasing frequencies across several existing routes over the coming months.
One of these destinations – Chiang Rai in Thailand – will rejoin Changi’s network for the first time in over six years, after Thai AirAsia dropped the route in August 2019. Okinawa in Japan also makes a welcome comeback following Jetstar Asia’s withdrawal, though flights will initially run at only half the previous frequency.
“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.”
Leslie Thng, CEO, Scoot
Chiang Rai
Scoot will launch five times weekly flights to Thailand’s northernmost province Chiang Rai from 1st January 2026, using 112-seat Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.
Scoot will serve Chiang Rai using 112-seat Embraer E190-E2 regional jets.
(Photo: David Sing)
Known for its cooler climate, mountainous terrain, Lanna food heritage, and cultural attractions including the famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Chiang Rai offers travellers access to Thailand’s Golden Triangle region and diverse hill tribe communities.
The famous White Temple in Chiang Rai.
(Photo: Aleksandra B)
Singapore last had direct flight connections to Chiang Rai via a three times weekly Thai AirAsia flight, which ran from January 2019 to August 2019.
Singapore ⇄ Chiang Rai
From 1st January 2026
Days
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
TR660
E190-E2
SIN
05:50
CEI
08:00
TR670
E190-E2
SIN
16:40
CEI
18:50
TR661
E190-E2
CEI
08:35
SIN
12:55
TR671
E190-E2
CEI
19:25
SIN
23:45
Okinawa
Japan’s subtropical island paradise returns to Singapore’s aviation map with three times weekly from 15th December 2025 on Airbus A321neo aircraft. The route reinstates the Singapore – Okinawa connection previously served by Jetstar Asia, which ceased operations in July 2025.
The Qantas Group airline had operated the route since November 2017, with a COVID-19 pandemic break between March 2020 and November 2023, but was operating at a higher six times weekly frequency in its most recent schedule, twice the capacity Scoot will initially provide.
Subtropical Okinawa is known for its beaches.
(Photo: Shutterstock)
The Ryukyu archipelago is renowned for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, unique cultural heritage, and UNESCO World Heritage sites, offering a distinctly different Japanese experience from the mainland.
Singapore ⇄ Okinawa
From 15th December 2025
Days
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
TR834
A321neo
SIN
02:15
OKA
08:20
TR835
A321neo
OKA
09:20
SIN
13:45
Tokyo Haneda
Scoot will launch daily flights to Tokyo’s more convenient Haneda Airport on 1st March 2026 using Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Interestingly, Scoot appears to have taken over Singapore Airlines’ sixth daily Tokyo slot timing – SQ630/639 – one that SIA hasn’t operated since pre-COVID but will briefly reinstate in December 2025 for the peak travel period.
From 1st March 2026 onwards, that timing will apparently be transferred to the low-cost division – good or bad news depending on how you look at it!
Getting between downtown Tokyo and Haneda Airport is easier than the same journey to or from Narita.
(Photo: Denys Nevozhai)
This provides Scoot travellers with an alternative to Tokyo Narita with significantly easier access to central Tokyo and business districts, with the airport located just 30 minutes from the city centre, though it has to be said the flight timings are not very attractive.
Singapore ⇄ Tokyo Haneda
From 1st March 2026
Days
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
TR882
787-8
SIN
05:30
HND
01:00*
TR883^
787-8
HND
02:15
SIN
08:30
* Next day
^ From 2nd March 2026
ScootPlus is also available on these flights, offering a wider seat with more legroom, free seat selection, meals and 30kg checked baggage allowance.
ScootPlus seats on the Boeing 787 are in a 2-3-2 configuration.
(Photo: MainlyMiles)
Fares and booking
At the time of writing, Scoot is offering the following one-way fares on these routes:
Singapore – Chiang Rai: From S$156
Singapore – Okinawa: From S$274
Singapore – Tokyo Haneda: From S$277 (Economy) / S$588 (ScootPlus)
We found slightly cheaper fares available for travel in the return direction back to Singapore from these cities:
Chiang Rai – Singapore: From S$127
Okinawa – Singapore: From S$213
Tokyo Haneda – Singapore: From S$203 (Economy) / S$497 (ScootPlus)
All three new routes are now available for booking on Scoot’s website and mobile app.
Frequency increases elsewhere on the network
Beyond the new destinations, Scoot is boosting frequencies across its existing network:
Southeast Asia
Bangkok: From 35 x weekly to 39 x weekly (August 2025)
Chiang Mai: Progressively from 7 x weekly to 14 x weekly (by December 2025)
Ipoh: From 17 x weekly to 21 x weekly (November 2025)
North Asia
Tokyo Narita (via Taipei): From 12 x weekly to 14 x weekly (October 2025)
Sapporo (via Taipei): From 4 x weekly to 7 x weekly (December 2025)
Taipei: Progressively f rom 23 x weekly to 28 x weekly (by December 2025)
Jeju: From 5 x weekly to 7 x weekly (January 2026)
Europe
Vienna: From 3 x weekly to 4 x weekly (March 2026)
Fixed KrisFlyer miles redemptions now available
These route launches come at an interesting time, as KrisFlyer members can now redeem miles for Scoot flights through a new fixed-price award chart, launched in addition to the lousy 1 cent per mile dynamic pricing offset, which was previously the sole redemption option when flying on the low-cost carrier.
Here’s the number of KrisFlyer miles needed for redemption on these newly-announced Scoot routes.
KrisFlyer Redemption
(one-way)
Scoot Economy Class
Saver
Advantage
Chiang Rai
10,500
18,000
Okinawa
12,500
24,000
Tokyo
12,500
24,000
Taxes and fees are payable on top of your miles outlay, and Scoot awards book into the Economy Basic product, so seat selection, checked baggage and meals are payable in cash.
This latest integration can provide good value for frequent flyers looking to explore these new destinations using their accumulated miles, provided cash fares on Scoot (and other competing airlines) are relatively high, and award space remains available.
For example, this Economy Basic fare from Singapore to Okinawa in February 2026 costs S$424.20.
However, you can instead redeem 12,500 KrisFlyer miles (Saver rate) and then only have S$65.20 of taxes left to pay.
That’s a cash saving of S$359 for 12,500 miles – giving you a 2.87 cents per mile valuation – which is great for Economy Class travel.
However, do be aware that KrisFlyer award redemptions on Scoot are non-refundable, unlike those for Singapore Airlines flights, which can be refunded for a miles redeposit fee.
Scoot’s latest network expansion targets popular leisure markets while filling some gaps in Singapore’s connectivity. The addition of Chiang Rai restores a route missing from Changi for over six years, while Okinawa’s return ensures Singapore maintains direct access to Japan’s subtropical islands, following Jetstar Asia’s recent exit.
The Tokyo Haneda launch is perhaps the most intriguing development, with Scoot effectively taking over Singapore Airlines’ sixth daily slot to provide budget travellers convenient access to Japan’s capital. Though the red-eye timing may not suit everyone, the combination of Haneda’s central location and competitive fares could prove attractive for price-conscious travellers.
The timing of these launches – coinciding with the new KrisFlyer redemption chart for Scoot flights – creates additional value propositions for frequent flyers. With redemption rates offering solid value when cash fares are high, KrisFlyer members might now have a good reason to redeem their stash with the low-cost carrier.
(Cover Photo: mokjc / Shutterstock)
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