Singapore is a cosmopolitan city center that now has become one of the world’s leading economic centers in shipping and banking. Although Singapore is quite expensive for Southeast Asian standards in terms of cost for travel, it still welcomes thousands of tourists every year. Famous for its delicious foods and hiking trails, Singapore has become one of the famous destinations to travel to. It takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes of flying time to travel from Kuching to Singapore. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Singapore including Hotel G Singapore, Orchard Hotel Singapore, and Hotel NuVe Heritage. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Singapore such as Little India, Chinatown, and Sri Mariamman Temple.

When is the best time to fly from Kuching to Singapore?

Singapore is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Singapore is open for visiting is from late December to early April. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Singapore. The temperature will usually varied from 25°C to 32°C and is rarely below 24°C or above 33°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Singapore, you can plan a travel to Singapore close to the early of January or end of March, just before the holiday peak starts.

Operating airlines available in Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp including both domestic and international carriers. Such airlines include Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Silk Air, Malaysia Airlines, Vietjet, Turkish Airlines, Jetstar, EVA Air, and many more. For further information in regards to travel safety during the pandemic can be referred to Traveloka’s travel advisory and other requirements during COVID-19.

What are the main airports available in Singapore

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) 

Singapore Changi Airport is the main airport operating in Singapore. It is 25 km away from Singapore city. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 30 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Singapore Changi Airport include an airport lounge, baby care rooms, ATMs, charging ports, lost and found centers, and restaurants. 

Places to stay in Singapore

Hotel G Singapore – Hotel G Singapore is a 4-star hotel located within Singapore city. It is 13 km away from Singapore city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 19 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Good Room, Great Room, Greater Room, and Family Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar, 25 Degrees Burger & Liquor Bar, and The Fitness Center. 

Orchard Hotel Singapore – Orchard Hotel Singapore is a 4-star hotel located within Singapore city. It is 9 km away from Singapore city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 24 km. The hotel has a total of 260 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Premier Room, Premier Family Room, Grand Deluxe Room, Signature Deluxe Room, Signature Suite, and Premier Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Hua Ting Restaurant, The Orchard Café, an outdoor pool, and conference facilities. 

Hotel NuVe Heritage – Hotel NuVe Heritage is a 4-star hotel located within Singapore city. It is 15 km away from Singapore city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 19 km. The hotel has a total of 19 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Quaint Queen, Deluxe King, Premier King, Suite Photographer, Suite Artist, and Suite Explorer. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to a trendy café.

Highlights in Singapore

Little India – No trip to Singapore is complete without a visit to Little India. Here you can get amazing, cheap, and delicious food, fresh vegetables, and interesting snacks and souvenirs. Seek out local favorites like roti prata and teh tarik. Make sure you eat at the giant cafeteria restaurants and don’t be afraid to eat with your hands! It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Little India. Little India is just 12 km away from Singapore city and 19 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 15 minutes to drive from Singapore city to Little India and around 17 minutes from the airport. 

Chinatown – Chinatown encompasses two square kilometers of traditional Chinese life, nestled beside the modern Central Business District. This remains the place to get a real sense of Chinese culture within Singapore. The streets are filled with temples, craft shops, stalls, and restaurants and are a great place to pick up a bargain. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Chinatown. Chinatown is just 15 km away from Singapore city and 20 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 18 minutes to drive from Singapore city to Chinatown and around 20 minutes from the airport. 

Sri Mariamman Temple – This extremely colorful, ornate temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore and was built in 1827 in Chinatown. It was constructed in what is known as the Dravidian style and is devoted to the goddess Mariamman, known for curing illnesses and diseases. During colonial times it was a hub for community activities and was even the Registry of Marriages for Hindus. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Sri Mariamman Temple. Sri Mariamman Temple is just 15 km away from Singapore city and 20 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 18 minutes to drive from Singapore city to Sri Mariamman Temple and around 20 minutes from the airport. Sri Mariamman Temple opens daily from 7.00 am to 12.00 pm and 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Travel tips to Singapore

Travel Insurance 

Be it whether you are traveling domestic or international, it is important to gear yourself up with travel insurance. This is pretty much self-explanatory because you will never expect what could happen when you are abroad. Even if you are traveling domestically, should things go out of your control such as accidents or sickness, you will have the leverage of insurance coverage. 

Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans 

Planning is a good way to go traveling, be it domestically or internationally, but don’t disregard the fact that things can and most likely would not go as planned. This could either be due to suddenly the activity you want to do is unavailable or if more logistical issues force you to think of other ways to do things. Keep in mind that planning is a good base, but when you are traveling and there are a lot of external factors involved, it will be a different kind of adventure. 

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In 

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find.

How to Book with Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp

Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp is the leading lifestyle SuperApp in Southeast Asia with over 100,000 flight routes offered and more than 100,000 hotels across the map. Traveloka gives you the best of both services, right from your fingertips. Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp gives you the convenience you need when you are doing your flight search and flight booking. We always keep our user experience in mind when we build the mobile application system to ensure every user has a great experience using it.

Booking might be hard on certain online travel agency platforms, but Traveloka has its ways of making it easy for customers to book their flights. 

Search your flight

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Choose and Book a flight

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