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Scoot will begin three times weekly flights between Singapore and Guiyang on October 26, 2026, adding a south-western China city that had no direct Scoot link. One-way Economy Class fares start from S$158 including taxes, and bookings opened with the airline’s August 20 announcement.
The Singapore Airlines low-cost subsidiary confirmed the launch in an official media release and said Airbus A320neo aircraft will operate the route. The Straits Times independently reported the same start date, thrice-weekly frequency, fare floor, and China network totals.
- Launch date: October 26, 2026, for Singapore to Guiyang.
- Frequency: Three times weekly on Airbus A320neo aircraft.
- Fare floor: One-way Economy from S$158 including taxes.
- China network: Scoot says the route lifts it to 81 weekly flights across 16 mainland cities.
- Traveler decision: Book now for year-end trips, or compare against existing China gateways before paying.
What Scoot announced for Guiyang
Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou province, joins Scoot’s mainland China map as a new point rather than a seasonal add-on to an existing city. Scoot frames the city around ethnic minority culture, green hills, a cooler climate, Qingyan Ancient Town, and the nearby Huangguoshu Waterfall.
The airline says flights are available for booking on its website and mobile app from August 20, with other channels following later. That means travelers shopping for late October through winter can already test real inventory instead of waiting for a second announcement.
Scoot also places the Guiyang launch inside its Northern Winter 2026/2027 schedule window. Schedules remain subject to government and regulatory approvals or changes, so the reservation record should control hotel and ground plans.
Travelers who know Scoot mainly through Singapore Airlines group marketing can use Deep Arrival’s Singapore Airlines guide for parent-group cabin and network context. Scoot remains a separate low-cost product with its own fares, bags, and change rules.
Why a Guiyang nonstop changes China planning
Most Singapore to south-west China trips today require a connection through a larger Chinese hub or a longer surface journey after landing elsewhere. A thrice-weekly nonstop shortens that path for travelers whose destination is Guiyang itself or nearby Guizhou attractions.
The route also expands options for year-end holiday demand. Scoot explicitly tied the launch to that peak season, which means inventory and prices may tighten earlier than for a quiet shoulder month.
Guiyang is not interchangeable with Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Chengdu. Travelers chasing those cities should keep searching the existing Scoot China map instead of forcing Guiyang into an unrelated itinerary.
Anyone connecting beyond Guiyang should price the full door-to-door trip. A cheap nonstop followed by a long domestic transfer can still lose to a single ticket through another Chinese gateway with better onward timing.
Winter frequency adds beyond Guiyang
Scoot’s same release raises frequencies on several other Asia-Pacific routes for the year-end season. Those adds matter for travelers who were already shopping those cities and now gain more weekly seats.
Hat Yai rises from 12 to 14 times weekly from October, while Phuket rises from 17 to 21 times weekly in the same month. Clark rises from seven to 10 times weekly from December.
Kota Kinabalu rises from 10 to 13 times weekly from January 2027, and Okinawa rises from four to five times weekly from October. Tiruchirappalli rises from 12 to 14 times weekly from December.
Phu Quoc moves to daily service with a gradual upgauge from Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to the Airbus A320 family from October. Scoot says the Guiyang launch plus these adds lift its network to 86 destinations across 18 countries and territories.
Each frequency change is a separate booking decision from Guiyang. A traveler who only needs Phuket or Clark should open those city pages directly rather than treating Guiyang as the headline for every winter seat increase.
How to price the Scoot Guiyang fare correctly
The S$158 figure is a one-way Economy Class floor inclusive of taxes on the launch release. It is not a promise that every date, bag bundle, or seat selection will clear at that total.
Scoot sells a customizable low-cost product. Add the checked bag, seat, flexibility, and payment costs needed for the actual trip before comparing the fare with another airline or a connecting itinerary.
Do the same for the return. A cheap outbound paired with an expensive or poorly timed return can erase the advantage of the new nonstop.
Confirm whether the booking is on Scoot direct or through another seller. A small price difference may not justify adding a middle company when a schedule change or refund request appears later.
Save the final fare rules after purchase. Airport staff will apply the allowance and change policy attached to the ticket, not a general description from a news article.
A practical booking checklist for October 26 and beyond
Search the exact travel date on Scoot rather than assuming thrice-weekly means every weekday. Confirm both local dates because time zones can place arrival on a different calendar day than departure.
Read the bag and change terms beside the total, not after payment. Note cabin and checked allowances, seat fees, and the deadline for modifying the reservation.
Map the ground journey at both ends. Changi is familiar for most Scoot customers, but Guiyang arrival timing should drive hotel check-in, domestic rail, or onward domestic flight plans with a buffer for immigration and bags.
If the trip continues past Guiyang, prefer one protected ticket when the connection is short. Separate tickets leave the traveler responsible for a missed domestic flight if the Scoot sector arrives late.
Finally, check passport, visa, and entry rules for China before paying for nonrefundable hotels. Airline booking tools can support the process, but entry eligibility remains the traveler’s responsibility.
| If you are deciding… | What changes the choice |
|---|---|
| Guiyang nonstop versus a China hub connection | Compare total time, bags, and onward protection, not only the first displayed fare. |
| Booking now versus waiting for winter sales | Year-end demand can tighten inventory earlier on a thrice-weekly new route. |
| Scoot direct versus a third-party seller | Price the service path for changes and refunds alongside any small fare gap. |
| Guiyang versus another Scoot China city | Choose the city that matches the trip; Guiyang does not replace Beijing or Shanghai service. |
| Only needing Phuket, Clark, or Phu Quoc | Use the matching frequency increase rather than the Guiyang headline. |
- New south-west China nonstop: Singapore gains a direct thrice-weekly path to Guiyang from October 26.
- Bookings are already open: Scoot opened sales with the August 20 release for A320neo flights.
- Fare floor needs assembly: Start from S$158 including taxes, then add bags, seats, and flexibility.
- Winter capacity rises elsewhere: Separate adds land on Hat Yai, Phuket, Clark, Kota Kinabalu, Okinawa, Tiruchirappalli, and Phu Quoc.
- The exact thrice-weekly operating days assigned to your travel dates.
- Final bag, seat, and change costs at Scoot checkout.
- Any regulatory or schedule change before the October 26 launch.
- Whether winter frequency adds open enough seats on the city you actually need.
Scoot’s Guiyang launch is a concrete new booking option for travelers targeting Guizhou or wanting another China leisure gateway this winter. The useful purchase is the one that still wins after bags, dates, and onward plans are included.
When does Scoot start flying to Guiyang?
Scoot plans to begin Singapore to Guiyang service on October 26, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and schedule changes.
How often will Scoot fly Singapore to Guiyang?
The airline announced three times weekly flights operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft.
How much do Scoot Guiyang flights cost?
Scoot published one-way Economy Class fares from S$158 including taxes. Final totals depend on date, bags, seats, and other options.
Are Scoot Guiyang flights open for booking?
Yes. Scoot said bookings opened August 20 on its website and app, with other channels following progressively.
