Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Singapore: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Singapore.
Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Singapore is five hours ahead of Istanbul.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Choose from 21 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to SIN is the 02:00 Turkish Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 17:25 with Turkish Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IST to Singapore flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can book a direct Istanbul Airport to Singapore ticket. Begin your journey at IST and end it at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
Be on the lookout for deals with Turkish Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Singapore.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from IST to Singapore with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
IST is around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Singapore? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Singapore
239 € is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Singapore flight. Return plane tickets start at 488 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from IST to Singapore.
April is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Istanbul Airport to Singapore tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up a cheap flight from IST to Singapore is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Singapore by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is around 19 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul Airport to Singapore, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SIN:
Reserving your vehicle from Singapore Changi Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from IST to Singapore can help you get the lowest rate.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
If you're staying in central Singapore (or just want to explore straight away), the city is around 14 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP). Look for any visitor information desks for help with directions after disembarking your flight from Istanbul Airport to Singapore.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near XSP. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your IST to Singapore flight at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Singapore
February is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Singapore. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Singapore in December.
Book a Istanbul Airport to Singapore plane ticket with a departure in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IST to Singapore in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
More about Singapore
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul Airport to Singapore, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Singapore:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Marina Bay Sands Hotel Infinity Pool, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay are essential stops on your Singapore itinerary.