Travelling from London to Singapore: what you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Singapore. Check out your options for flying out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are Singapore's major entry points.
The average duration of a direct London to Singapore flight is 13 hours 10 minutes.
Singapore's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Singapore eight hours ahead of London.
The busiest route for flights from London to Singapore is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). You can select from 49 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from LHR to SIN is the 09:10 Singapore Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last scheduled departure is at 22:05 with Singapore Airlines.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your London to Singapore flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Singapore
To secure cheap London to Singapore flights, reserve your journey nine months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from London to Singapore is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Singapore. From LHR, you can fly directly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
You'll find a variety of carriers offering direct London to Singapore plane tickets with departures from LHR, including:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for London to Singapore flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from London to Singapore or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking your direct flight from London to Singapore departing London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Nonstop connections from LGW will get you to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
You can book a direct London to Singapore plane ticket with Singapore Airlines. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of LGW.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Singapore flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and Singapore:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to Singapore, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 83% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a ticket from London to Singapore out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and Singapore include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Singapore flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving on time, STN is a dependable starting point for any adventure.
Arriving in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Singapore. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from London to Singapore, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SIN:
Pick up a Singapore Changi Airport rental car and discover Singapore and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Sixt and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Singapore Changi Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
As soon as your flight from London to Singapore has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Singapore is roughly 14 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near XSP. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from London to Singapore:
Best time to go to Singapore
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London to Singapore. June is the busiest month to travel to Singapore. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Singapore is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your London to Singapore ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from London to Singapore in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Singapore
Start your Singapore trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Singapore, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Merlion are must-visits when exploring Singapore.













