Travelling from Istanbul to Singapore: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Singapore. Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Singapore, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are the primary gateways.
The average time for a direct Istanbul to Singapore flight is 10 hours 45 minutes.
Singapore's timezone is UTC+8, making Singapore five hours ahead of Istanbul.
The most popular route for flights from Istanbul to Singapore is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). You can choose from 21 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to SIN is the 02:00 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the latest available service is at 17:25 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Istanbul to Singapore flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Singapore
To secure cheap Istanbul to Singapore flights, book your trip 11 months before your departure date.
April is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Istanbul to Singapore. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Istanbul to Singapore flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Istanbul to Singapore, you can leave from Istanbul Airport (IST). Get from IST to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) without any stops.
Keep an eye out for deals with Turkish Airlines. This airline offers direct Istanbul to Singapore plane tickets from IST.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Istanbul to Singapore flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Singapore, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Istanbul to Singapore flight, check out these options when departing from Istanbul Sabiha Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Zayed International Airport (AUH)
SAW is around 31 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to Singapore? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Airport before your holiday officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
Arriving in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
The distance from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to central Singapore is approximately 18 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to SIN if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Singapore. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Singapore Changi Airport rental car and explore Singapore and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Sixt and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Singapore Changi Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
After your flight from Istanbul to Singapore has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Singapore is roughly 14 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near XSP. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Istanbul to Singapore:
Best time to go to Singapore
June is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Singapore. To skip the crowds, head to Singapore in March.
Book a Istanbul to Singapore ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Singapore in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Singapore
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Singapore right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Singapore:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Merlion are popular attractions which should be on any good Singapore itinerary.




