Scoot to offer Seasonal Flights from Singapore to Sapporo and Harbin this Winter
Not afraid of the cold and want to head to winter wonderland this year? Scoot will be flying directly from Singapore to Sapporo (in Japan) and Harbin (in China) from November and December respectively. The service will be operated by the airline's 787 Dreamliners on a seasonal basis until 11 February 2018 to help Singaporeans get there faster during the peak winter season.
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Scoot will be offering promotion one-way fares from 04 September 2017 (10:00AM) to 06 September 2017 (11:59PM) where you can fly to both Harbin and Sapporo for cheap - be sure to check out the www.flyscoot.com during the promotional window to take advantage of the incredible cheap rates!
| Scoot Flights | Economy FLY | ScootBiz |
|---|---|---|
| Harbin (from 01 December 2017) |
S$158 | S$318 |
| Sapporo (from 03 November 2017) |
S$199 | S$429 |
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