Singapore is a fast developing nation and famous for its technology, financial, education and transportation. Situated in Southeast Asia, Singapore is now one of the popular holiday destinations among tourist worldwide. Due to the high volume of tourists visiting the country, tourism has also become a major contributor to the economy of Singapore. The symbolic landmarks of the island are the Merlion fountain as well as various natural, historical and cultural heritage sites.

Best time to fly from Cotabato to Singapore

Singapore can be visited at any time of the year as the weather is stable all year round. In general, Singapore has a hot and humid tropical weather with a temperature between 25 to 35 degrees centigrade. The weather in Singapore is also influenced by monsoon. The monsoon brings heavy rainfall to the city from November to January. Outside this timeframe, rain is almost equally distributed for the rest of the year. For any date you choose to visit Singapore, visitors are advised to make your bookings for your trip upfront to secure your holiday plan.

Main airports available in Cotabato and Singapore

Cotabato Airport – Located in the province of Maguindanao, Cotabato Airport is a major domestic airport which caters for Cotabato City, North Cotabato and Maguindanao. Cotobato Airport is also known as Awang Airport. About 300,000 passengers have been served annually in this airport. There are three airlines in service in Cotabato Airport which are Cebu Pacific, Cebgo and PAL Express. Both Cebu Pacific and PAL Express offer flights to Manila, while Cebgo to Zamboanga.

Changi Airport – Changi Airport primarily serves as Singapore’s major civilian airport and one of the largest transportation hub in Asia. Based on its capacity, Changi Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. Its world-class service has earned the airport seven consecutive awards for the World's Best Airport. About seventy airlines operate in this airport including Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia. There are four terminals in this airport, all of which are interconnected by SkyTrain, travellators and shuttle buses. From the airport, passengers can choose to ride rapid mass transit (MRT) train, bus or taxi to reach the city centre.

Climate pattern in Cotabato and Singapore

Based on its geographical location near the equator, Singapore experiences a tropical rainforest climate. The weather is relatively stable with no distinct season all year round. The annual temperature in Singapore ranges from 25 to 35 degrees centigrade. High humidity can be expected throughout the year, and the rainfall is spread almost evenly every month. However, due to the monsoon season, the rainy season usually happens between November to January.

Highlights attractions in Singapore

• Singapore Botanic Garden – Singapore Botanic Garden is the only tropical garden enlisted under the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located near the Orchard Road, Singapore Botanic Garden is a 160-year-old garden which is a habitat to various floral species. Within the 82-hectare garden, visitors can explore the National Orchid Garden to see thousands of original and hybrid orchid species. The botanic garden also has the tropical rainforest, Ginger Garden, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, and Botany Centre and Tanglin Gate. The entire garden area can be accessed for free except got the Orchid Garden.
• Sentosa Island – Sentosa Island is a perfect getaway for visitors who want a day filled with entertainment and activities. This island was previously a fortress during World War II and the traces of military activities can be seen at the Fort Siloso. Now, seventy per cent of the island is preserved as secondary forest, while the remaining thirty per cent and the additional reclaimed land has been developed as an entertainment hub for the locals and tourists. Various attractions can be found here such as the Universal Studios Singapore, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Sentosa Merlion replica, S.E.A. Aquarium, and much more. Visitors can easily reach Sentosa Island by taking MRT and cable car, or via public buses.
• Gardens by the Bay – Gardens by the Bay is now ranked one of the top places to visit in Singapore. The nature park was built on the reclaimed land of Central Singapore. Gardens by the Bay has three waterfront gardens within a total area of 101 hectares. These gardens are Bay East Garden, Bay Central Garden and Bay South Garden. Out of the three gardens, Bay South Garden is the largest garden which has a conservatory complex, Flower Dome, Cloud Forest sustainable glasshouses, Children’s Garden, horticultural themed gardens, Bayfront Plaza and Floral Fantasy. Visitors can also see the beautiful light illumination of the Gardens by the Bay at night time.