Flying from London to Changi International Airport (SIN): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Changi International Airport (SIN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 10 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct London to Changi International Airport flight.
The timezone in Singapore is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Changi International Airport is located in Singapore.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Changi International Airport (SIN), with 49 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from LHR to SIN is the 9:10am Singapore Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 10:05pm with Singapore Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from London to SIN.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Changi International Airport (SIN) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from London to Changi International Airport out of LHR include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Singapore Airlines from LHR to SIN.
Qantas is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to SIN that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and SIN include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Changi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Catching a flight out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Changi International Airport (SIN) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Singapore Airlines has direct flights from London to SIN leaving from LGW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from LGW to SIN.
Singapore Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying from London Gatwick Airport to Changi International Airport, with 70.45% of its services landing on schedule.
Break up your flight from London to Changi International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SIN are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to SIN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Changi International Airport (SIN) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and SIN include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Changi International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights departing from STN land at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Changi International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SIN:
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For the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Changi International Airport flight.
Getting from Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
The centre of Singapore is roughly 18 kilometres from Changi International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Changi International Airport (SIN)
Currently, 226 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Changi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 440 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from London to SIN by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for February. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on London to Changi International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from London to SIN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Save money on your flight from London to Changi International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Changi International Airport (SIN)
August is when most people book flights from London to Changi International Airport (SIN). Visit Singapore in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your London to SIN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Singapore, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Changi International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Singapore
After booking your flight from London to Changi International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Singapore:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Sands Hotel Infinity Pool and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. Are essential stops on your Singapore itinerary.
