Aerial view of sunset town in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam. CravenA / Shutterstock.comSingaporean travellers are increasingly planning their regional getaways well in advance, according to the latest Traveloka SEA Index for Q3 2026. The report highlights a significant rise in the proportion of flight and accommodation bookings made at least 30 days before travel to destinations such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
The data shows that in Q3 2026, 43% of bookings to Vietnam were made over a month in advance, marking an 11.9 percentage point increase from the previous year. Similarly, Indonesia saw a 9.6 percentage point rise to 31%, Malaysia experienced a 5.9 percentage point increase to 35%, and Thailand bookings rose by 4.2 percentage points to 42%.
This trend of early bookings extends beyond Southeast Asia. Approximately 20% of bookings to Japan from Singapore were made for travel in 2027, maintaining a consistent pattern from the previous year.
The Traveloka SEA Index also notes a growing interest in specific destinations, with searches from Singapore to Bandung increasing by 64% year-on-year. Phú Quốc has also seen a surge in bookings, surpassing growth benchmarks across all five tracked origin markets.
These insights reflect a shift towards more intentional and planned travel among Singaporeans, offering a new perspective on regional travel habits. The full Traveloka SEA Index Q3 2026 provides further details on these emerging trends and destinations across Southeast Asia
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