As travel regains its pre-pandemic momentum and travellers take to the skies once again, Agoda, a Singaporean digital travel platform, has shared the top domestic and international flight destinations for Indians in 2023. 

According to an Agoda survey, based on Agoda Flights bookings made between January 1 to June 30, the most popular international destination for Indians was Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, followed by Bangkok in Thailand, Bali in Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnamese capital Hanoi. 

Agoda says the ranking shows a clear preference for Southeast Asia, with four of the top five destinations falling in that region. 

Based on Agoda’s booking data, four of the five most popular international flight destinations are nestled in Southeast Asia, with Bangkok in first place. Singapore in second, Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City in fourth. Seoul, South Korea splits the top five, coming in as the third most popular international flight destination. Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur in fifth also represents Southeast Asia. 

“Many factors contribute to the popularity of Southeast Asian cities. These cities represent five bustling metropolises, with rich culture and history, an exquisite culinary scene, and unique nightlife. Even with airlines expanding their routes and fleets, I wouldn’t be surprised if we’ll see these amazing destinations ranking high for years to come,” says Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President of Supply, Agoda.