The little island country named Singapore is well known around the world. The small south-east Asian country boosts the economic strength and development of major developed countries. Singapore is not only rich in wealth, but also its diverse population gives it a rich and colourful heritage.

Best time to fly from Bacolod to Singapore

Singapore is gifted with the tropical climate, giving it a warm and sunny climate all year round. The sunny climate also makes the country accessible at any month of the year. However, there are a few peak periods for travellers to avoid, which is from mid-December to the Lunar New Year, approximately around mid- February. December is when the streets if Singapore are lit up and many heads over to Singapore for the holidays and to cash on the Christmas bargains. Not long after Christmas is when many will be making their way back to Singapore to meet up with family and friends for the Lunar New Year. Apart from the Lunar New Year rush, visiting Singapore from February to April would be the best time as this is when temperatures are slightly lower, also with lesser rainfall.

Main airports available in Bacolod and Singapore

Bacolod-Silay Airport (BCD) – The Bacolod-Silay Airport is located in Silay City, 15 kilometres from Bacolod City and services the general area of Metro Bacolod. There are various ways to get to Bacolod city from the airport. The airport consists of a three-level terminal which has check-in counters, public concourse, arrival area and information centre on the first floor. The pre-departure areas, including the VIP and CIP lounges, are located on the second floor. The second floor is also where the Merci Pasalubong Shop and Bong-Bong’s Pasalubong shops are. The third floor is where the viewing deck and the concession area are located. Amongst the most common method of transportation to Bacolod city is by a van which costs approximately 150 PHP per person, taking you to SM in Bacolod city. If you have luggage and have a travelling company, taking a taxi or a Grab would be a better option. Taking a Grab will cost around 350-500 PHP while a taxi will be around 450 PHP.

Singapore Changi Airport(SIN) – Changi airport is one of the largest transportation hubs in Asia and it is the major airport serving Singapore. Since 2013, Changi Airport has been ranked as the best airport in the world by Skytrax. The airport is not only well equipped with state-of-the-art technology, but it also offers its travellers numerous options to fill in their time while waiting for their flights. Changi Airport has shops and restaurants that cater to all. The airport is amongst one of the airports in the world that has cinema within the airport itself. The most current attraction at Changi is the Changi Jewel is an indoor garden attraction with mazes, a waterfall and netting for you to jump and walk on.

Climate pattern in Bacolod and Singapore

Bacolod and Singapore both share the same tropical climate giving both places warm and sunny days all year round. Both Bacolod and Singapore also experience rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest months. Singapore has a slightly lower average temperature compared to Bacolod, which is at 26.8 degrees Celsius while Bacolod’s average temperature is 27.1 degrees Celsius.

Highlights attractions in Singapore

• Gardens By The Bay – If you have watched Crazy Rich Asians, Singapore's Gardens By The Bay is something that you would not have missed out in the movie. The man-made garden is divided into three spaces, the East Garden, SuperTree Grove and the Cloud Forest Dome. Don't miss out the worlds tallest man-made waterfall in the Cloud Forest Dome. The garden is stunning to visit during the night as it is during the day.
• Marina Bay Sands – The iconic three towers connected by a large vessel like structure on the top is what most people think of now when they think of Singapore. Marina Bay Sands consists of a hotel, a shopping mall and an observation deck area where anyone can access to enjoy the aerial view of Singapore.
• Merlion Park – There are numerous merlions (half mermaid half-lion being) statues that can be found all over Singapore, but the most famous and most photographed merlion would be the one at the Merlion Park. This is the merlion that spurs water from its mouth into a fountain. A trip to Singapore without paying a visit to its mighty merlion would also be incomplete.