Outbound travel from Singapore increased during the Hari Raya Puasa holiday period, with bookings rising by 33 per cent year-on-year, according to Trip.com data.
The figures cover travel between March 20 and 29, 2026, compared with March 28 to April 6, 2025. Short- and medium-haul destinations in Asia-Pacific remained the preferred choice, with Shanghai, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur ranking as the most popular cities.
Shanghai emerged as the top destination this year, while Manila moved up to fourth place from seventh in 2025. Other destinations in the top 10 include Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, Bali, Hong Kong and Penang.
Medium-haul flights accounted for 70 per cent of bookings, followed by shorthaul flights at 24 per cent and longhaul travel at six per cent.
Younger travellers were a key driver of demand, with Gen Z and millennials accounting for a large share of outbound bookings.
Inbound travel to Singapore also increased by 12 per cent during the same period. China, Malaysia and Thailand remained the largest source markets, while Germany, the US and Turkey recorded the fastest growth.
Visitors were drawn to attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, reflecting demand for a mix of entertainment and nature-based experiences.
Edmund Ong, general manager, Trip.com Singapore noted: “As Singaporeans take time to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa, many are also seizing the opportunity to travel abroad. The desire to venture abroad during the key festive seasons also reflects Singaporeans’ desire to create memorable shared moments through travel.”
