Star Alliance carriers SWISS and Lufthansa are both offering cheap fares from several London airports to Singapore. Prices start at £355 (€414). Included is one checked bag of up to 23kg.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, there’s no minimum stay requirement. You can use this fare for a short weekend trip therefore too (if needed). A maximum stay of 3 months is permitted. The fare expires November 10, 2019 and is valid for travel commencing between the following dates:
- November 11 to December 8, 2019
- December 24, 2019 to March 26, 2020
- April 9 to July 15, 2020
You can find dates easily with the help of Google Flights (instructions). You can then go ahead and book either directly via the airlines’ websites (SWISS or Lufthansa) or via our Travel-Dealz search to save a few bucks. We would recommend booking directly with the airline.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
The tickets are issued in one of the lowest booking classes that exists: K. At least some frequent flyer programs will credit these flights at 25% of the distance flown as shown in the following table:
- 4,136 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,602 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 3,502 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 3,452 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 3,448 Award Miles + 690 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 3,448 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 3,448 Miles on Egyptair Plus
Hotels
Singapore is a very expensive city. Especially hotels are very pricey and therefore it makes sense to check all available options. We would recommend using booking.com for that:
Some of our hotel vouchers and coupons may be helpful too:
Information & Tips for Singapore
The city-state of Singapore is a financial metropolis in Southeast Asia. Especially its geographical location is responsible for its rise. Singapore is one of the largest air traffic hubs in Asia and therefore very well connected to the rest of the world. Various airlines offer good deals to Singapore.
Best Time to Visit
The climate is best suited for visits in autumn and spring. Summers are sweltering and the rainy season starts in November and lasts until January. You have to be prepared for high temperatures and humidity all year round.
Entry & Visa
Most European citizens can enter Singapore without a visa and with a passport only. A residence permit for 90 days will be issued upon arrival.
From the airport to the city center
Singapore Changi Airport is connected to the city center by metro. A ride to City Hall takes about 40 minutes and costs S$ 2,30€. Taking a taxi will cost about S$ 20-30.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as YohoMobile, Manet, and Nomad. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
The Best eSIM Plans for Singapore 🇸🇬 Compared
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