Travelling from London to Singapore: what you need to know
You can take your pick of a number of airports when organising a flight from London to Singapore. Check out your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Arrive in Singapore at Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
Take a direct London to Singapore flight and you'll be flying for an average of 13 hours 5 minutes.
Singapore is eight hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from London to Singapore is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Changi International Airport (SIN). Take your pick of 49 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to SIN is the 09:10 Singapore Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final scheduled service is at 22:05 with Singapore Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your London to Singapore flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Singapore
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The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from London to Singapore is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can catch a direct flight from London to Singapore leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Begin your trip at LHR and arrive at Changi International Airport (SIN).
Well-known airlines that offer direct London to Singapore plane tickets departing from LHR include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper London to Singapore flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Singapore, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can catch a nonstop flight from London to Singapore leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Start your trip at LGW and step off the plane at Changi International Airport (SIN).
From LGW, you can book a direct London to Singapore plane ticket with Singapore Airlines.
Break up your London to Singapore flight with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Singapore are:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Singapore:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a ticket from London to Singapore out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and Singapore are:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make taking an early London to Singapore flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it plainly, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Changi International Airport (SIN) is approximately 18 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Singapore, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SIN:
Go where the road takes you with a Changi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion and experience more of Singapore and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Changi International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Seletar Airport (XSP) is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Singapore. Once you've disembarked your flight from London to Singapore, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near XSP. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from London to Singapore:
Best time to go to Singapore
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Singapore, while April is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Singapore based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a London to Singapore ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap flights from London to Singapore around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Singapore
Start your Singapore trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Singapore, browse our range of accommodation options including:
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