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Data from Webjet found that flights booked to Asia in the first two weeks (2/1/23 – 16/1/23) of 2023 made up 42.6% of all international bookings. Bali continues to lead the way as the most popular Asian destination Aussies are travelling to, with flights to Denpasar making up 34.7% of bookings to Asian destinations. This was followed by Tokyo (9%) and Singapore (7.6%). 

See additional data from Webjet below:

  • Top 10 Asian destinations booked from 2/1/23 – 16/1/23 are:
    • Denpasar
    • Tokyo
    • Singapore
    • Phuket
    • Bangkok
    • Manila
    • Ho Chi Minh City
    • New Delhi
    • Osaka
    • Kuala Lumpur
  • Average booking to travel lead time was 96 days, with the average trip lasting 14 days 
  • The most popular month to book travel to Asia was February, accounting for 19% of all bookings, followed by March with 17.9% of flight bookings.
  • For those still looking to book their travel, the best prices* available in February for current return, economy flights to different cities in Asia are as follows:
  • Melbourne to Denpasar – $630*
  • Melbourne to Tokyo – $965*
  • Melbourne to Phuket – $750*
  • Melbourne to Bangkok – $750*
  • Melbourne to Singapore – $550*

*Flight prices are indicative, recently found by customers and may vary. Prices found on 24 January 2023 for travel departing in February 2023. Subject to availability.