Flying from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Singapore's main base, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Around 14 hours 10 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Singapore to London Heathrow Airport flight.
London is eight hours behind Singapore. London Heathrow Airport is located in London, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 48 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from SIN to LHR is the 1:10am Singapore Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 11:55pm with Qantas.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Singapore to LHR.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
You can find a direct flight from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) departing from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
At SIN, there's a range of airlines operating direct flights from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport, such as:
Most passengers choose to fly with Singapore Airlines from SIN to LHR.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is British Airways.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Singapore to LHR departing from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
SIN is about 19 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Singapore Changi Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
74% of flights that depart Singapore Changi Airport reach their destination on time.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
XSP is around 14 kilometres from central Singapore. Plan ahead to work out the best way to get to your terminal.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Singapore to LHR flight? Relax in a hotel near Seletar Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Seletar Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Singapore to London Heathrow Airport flight.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from the centre of London. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Right now, 247 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 562 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Singapore to LHR.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for landing cheap Singapore to London Heathrow Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport.
The best time to fly from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). July is the most popular month to visit London. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in January.
Book a Singapore to LHR plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Singapore to London Heathrow Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
The British Museum and Westminster Abbey are just two of the popular attractions to put on your London itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres northwest of London, a trip to Manchester will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres northwest of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.