Enter Firefly

For the first time, an airline will ply routes from Singapore to Ipoh, Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan and Malacca.

Firefly, a fully-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, flies to Kuala Lumpur, too, but touches down at SkyPark Subang terminal, which is situated only 20 minutes away from the city, about 40 minutes closer by bus than from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

All-inclusive airfares for a one-way trip start from $31.

Although its prices put it in the budget range, Firefly aims to differentiate itself from with its convenient landing points.

“We’re thankful to Firefly for flying to less popular destinations in Malaysia such as Terengganu, which makes it easier to go to places such as Redang. You can spend less time on travelling,” said Zalizam Zakaria, director of Tourism Malaysia in Singapore.

It is also an exciting prospect for travellers who have had to endure long land journeys. A journey to Kuantan takes around eight hours by car or bus, but will only take about two hours by plane, including the time taken for checking in and out.