Travelling from Melbourne to Singapore: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Singapore.
Arrive in Singapore at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Melbourne to Singapore flight.
Singapore is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 67 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Melbourne to Singapore is with Singapore Airlines at 23:35. Choose the first MEL to SIN departure operated by Singapore Airlines at 00:35 to maximise your time in Singapore.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Melbourne to Singapore flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Singapore
$267 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Singapore. A return flight starts at $521. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap Melbourne to Singapore flights, book your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Melbourne to Singapore. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Melbourne to Singapore.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Or sort your Melbourne to Singapore flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Melbourne to Singapore, you can depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Fly from MEL to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) in one seamless trip.
These are some of the major carriers offering direct Melbourne to Singapore plane tickets out of MEL:
We make it easy to book a Melbourne to Singapore flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
Perth Airport (PER)
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Singapore, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to central Singapore takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to SIN if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Singapore. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Singapore Changi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Singapore and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Singapore Changi Airport around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Singapore flight.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
After your flight from Melbourne to Singapore has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Singapore is approximately 14 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour on public transport.
After your flight from Melbourne to Singapore, unwind at a hotel near XSP. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Singapore
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Singapore. To skip the crowds, go to Singapore in March.
The warmest month in Singapore is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to Singapore ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne 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
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Singapore, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Singapore:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Merlion are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Singapore itinerary.