Scoot’s latest research has revealed the top destinations for Australians in 2025, and they are offering travellers a way to save on their next adventure.
The Travelling Further for Less study provided insight into the aspirations and barriers faced by Australians when it comes to travelling. Conducted by YouGov, a global research agency, Scoot’s study found that while over three quarters of Australians are eager to travel more, the majority of respondents agreed that it has become less accessible due to the rising cost of travel.
Despite cost being a significant barrier, many remain determined to travel in 2025, with more Australians finding ways to make their money travel further by turning to low-cost carriers, adding a stopover-cation to the itinerary, or travelling during off-peak periods.
Scoot’s study also shows a shift in how Australians are approaching travel. As domestic travel costs continue to soar, nearly half of Australians are considering travelling out of the country as international travel has become a more affordable option. Additionally, the study showed how Australians are adapting their lifestyles to commit to their travel plans, with 40 per cent of Australians cutting back on non-essential spending, 26 per cent taking on additional work to supplement their income, and 25 per cent postponing major purchases to prioritise travel.
How Australians plan to travel in 2025
According to the study, Australians are turning to low-cost carriers to make international travel more affordable, with 31 per cent of Australians choosing to fly with low-cost carriers.
Australians are also becoming more strategic when it comes to booking international trips. Some of the most common tactics to make overseas travel more affordable included booking flights with stopovers (69 per cent), making their reservations well in advance (55 per cent), travelling in non-peak periods (46 per cent), making the most of deals available by buying flights on sale (44 per cent) and choosing to travel light with only carry-on baggage to cut costs (27 per cent).
Just as how Australians stretch their money on flights, Scoot’s study showed that many Australians also make the most out of their travels once they arrive at their destinations. The most common strategies are eating at local eateries (49 per cent), visiting free attractions (49 per cent), staying at a cheaper accommodation (42 per cent), and using public transport as much as possible (41 per cent).
To help Australians travel to their favourite destinations, Scoot has launched a new sale until Monday 13 January (2:59am), with deals to the top destinations plus many more across Scoot’s network.
Top destinations and the rise of stopover-cations in 2025
Japan continues to be a top overseas destination for Australians, with almost half of the respondents naming it as their number one destination, closely followed by Singapore then Greece. Australians are also eager to travel to their usual favourites including South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.
Scoot’s study also found a rise in stopover-cations, where travellers use a stop-over to explore a new city and visit multiple destinations on a single trip. Three quarters of Australians (75 per cent) are considering a stopover-cation to visit more destinations and regions on a single trip. Millennials are leading the way with this rising trend, as the majority (89 per cent) are considering it to get more out of their long-haul travel.
“At Scoot, we are committed to making international travel more accessible by offering Australians the opportunity to explore over 70 destinations in our network across Asia, Middle East and Europe, while ensuring good value air ticket prices” Scoot general manager (Australia), Adam Kelly, said. “Our study shows that Australians are still eager to travel, and we want to help our customers make their money travel as far as they do. Scoot’s customers travel through Singapore as part of their journey, and the ‘stop-overcation’ provides Australians the option to experience another city in one trip, making the most of their holiday in a cost-effective way.”
Making more travel possible in 2025
With 77 per cent of Australians eager to travel more in 2025 regardless of rising costs, Scoot provides an opportunity for Australians to travel further for less. Offering tailored ticket options so passengers can travel in a way that best suits them, whether it’s purchasing just a seat, opting for checked baggage in addition to the 10kg carry-on or choosing extra comfort in ScootPlus.
From now till Monday 13 January (2:59AM) Scoot has launched a sale with deals to Australians’ top travel destinations such as Japan, Singapore, Greece and many more. Some of these deals include:
Economy fares starting from:
- Tokyo (Narita), Japan: $379 from Sydney, $369 from Melbourne, and $329 from Perth.
- Osaka, Japan: $339 from Sydney, $329 from Melbourne, and $329 from Perth.
- Singapore: $209 from Sydney, $199 from Melbourne, and $159 from Perth.
- Athens, Greece: $410 from Sydney, $390 from Melbourne, and $459 from Perth.
ScootPlus fares starting from:
- Tokyo (Narita), Japan: $830 from Sydney, $810 from Melbourne, and $729 from Perth.
- Osaka, Japan: $800 from Sydney, $780 from Melbourne, and $729 from Perth.
- Singapore: $519 from Sydney, $509 from Melbourne, and $389 from Perth.
- Athens, Greece: $840 from Sydney, $830 from Melbourne, and $939 from Perth.
