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SIN · 1.29° N · 103.85° E · Far East

Singapore

A clean, green city state with famous food, gardens and an easy stopover between the UK and Australia.

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About Singapore

In short

  • Gardens by the Bay
  • Marina Bay
  • Hawker centres
  • Singapore Botanic Gardens
  • Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam

At a glance

Country
Singapore
Region
Far East
Local time
GMT+8
Time difference
7 hours ahead of London8 hours ahead in January
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Languages
Chinese and English
Main airport
  • SINSingapore Changi Airport
Flight time
About 13 hoursDirect from London
Best time to visit
February to April
Deals
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Singapore packs a lot into a small island. Marina Bay has the city's best known skyline and the Gardens by the Bay, while Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam show its mix of cultures.

Eat at hawker centres such as Maxwell and Lau Pa Sat, visit the Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and spend a day at Sentosa. Changi Airport, with the Jewel and its indoor waterfall, is an attraction in itself.

Before you go

Entry and visas

Entry rules for Singapore depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change. Check the official sources below before you book and again shortly before you travel. Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority runs an official online arrival card through its own website and app: use only these, as other sites that charge to submit it for you are not linked to the authority.

Health

See TravelHealthPro's Singapore page and book a travel health appointment several weeks before you go. Singapore is hot and humid all year, so drink plenty of water, rest in the shade and use sun protection. Protect yourself from mosquito bites, take care with food and water hygiene and keep an eye on local air quality reports.

Money

Singapore's currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD). Carry some cash for hawker stalls and small shops, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.

General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.

Checked on 14 October 2026

When to go

  1. January
  2. FebruaryBest
  3. MarchBest
  4. AprilBest
  5. May
  6. June
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September
  10. October
  11. NovemberNot ideal
  12. DecemberNot ideal

Singapore is warm and wet all year. February is usually the driest month, and February, March and June to September see the least rain. November to January is the wettest time. Between the monsoons, from late March to May and in October and November, afternoon thunderstorms are common.

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    Singapore: four nights at Marina Bay Sands

    From Manchester Airport · Four nights at Marina Bay Sands, with nonstop Singapore Airlines flights from Manchester.

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    Singapore: three nights at Raffles Hotel Singapore

    From London Heathrow Airport · Three nights at Raffles Hotel Singapore, with nonstop Singapore Airlines flights from Heathrow.

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    Marina Bay Sands

    Three 55 storey towers on Marina Bay joined at the top by the SkyPark, with a rooftop infinity pool for hotel guests and links to shops and the ArtScience Museum.

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    Raffles Hotel Singapore

    An all suite hotel opened in 1887 and restored in 2019, home of the Long Bar where the Singapore Sling was created, with a rooftop pool and a spa.

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Pictures of Singapore

  • Supertree structures at Gardens by the Bay above tropical plants and a lily pond with a fountain, with towers behind
    The Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, seen across a lily pond
  • Aerial view at night of the octagonal Lau Pa Sat market hall and clock tower, with outdoor tables and office towers around it
    Lau Pa Sat food market at night, among the towers of the city centre
  • A curved shelter among bamboo and trees beside a lotus pond in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, with a few visitors
    A lotus pond and shelter in the Singapore Botanic Gardens
  • The upper floor of a blue and white shophouse in Little India, Singapore, with shuttered windows and ornate plasterwork
    Shuttered windows and plasterwork on a shophouse in Little India

Questions about Singapore

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What currency is used in Singapore?

Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD). Carry some cash for hawker stalls and small shops, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.

What is a hawker centre?

A hawker centre is a shared dining space with many food stalls, where people from all walks of life eat together. Hawker culture grew out of Singapore's street food and draws on Chinese, Malay, Indian and other traditions, and UNESCO added it to its list of intangible cultural heritage in 2020.

Are there local laws I should know about in Singapore?

Yes, Singapore is known for strict laws. Littering, smoking outside permitted areas, vaping and drug offences can bring fines or much heavier penalties, so read the local laws section of the UK government's travel advice for Singapore before you go.

Checked on 14 October 2026

How do I get around Singapore?

Public transport is the easiest way to get around: the network is made up of MRT and LRT trains, buses and taxis.

Do I need a visa to visit Singapore?

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority also runs an official online arrival card; use only its own website or app.

Checked on 14 October 2026

When is the best time to visit Singapore?

February to March and June to September are usually the best times, with less rain, and February is often the driest month. November to January is the wettest time, and afternoon thunderstorms are common between the monsoons, from late March to May and in October and November.

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