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 11 hours of flying time to travel from Asmara 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. You could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Singapore such as Skyline Luge Sentosa, Sri Mariamman Temple, and Thian Hock Keng Temple.

When is the best time to fly from Asmara 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 vary 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.

Highlights in Singapore.

Skyline Luge Sentosa - Skyline Luge in Sentosa offers an exciting activity that involves a gravity-fueled ride in which the participants zip down the winding tracks built on the slope of a hill. Combining speed and gravity fun, it boosts the speed all through the descent with four different tracks available to choose from. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Skyline Luge Sentosa. Skyline Luge Sentosa is 20 km away from Singapore and 27 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 30 minutes to drive from Singapore city to Skyline Luge Sentosa and around 25 minutes from the airport. Skyline Luge Sentosa is open from Thursday to Monday from 11.00 am to 7.30 pm to visit. The entrance fee is in the range from SGD8 to SGD30 based on the type of ticket.

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.

Thian Hock Keng Temple - Stunning architecture makes Thian Hock Keng one of the most photogenic buildings you’re likely to see in Singapore. The temple was built in 1840 and made from the finest materials available at the time, and is the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore. It’s dedicated to Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea, and Chinese immigrants who came here to ask for safe passage before leaving to cross the South China Sea. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Thian Hock Keng Temple is just 16 km away from Singapore city and 20 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 20 minutes to drive from Singapore city to Thian Hock Keng Temple and around 20 minutes from the airport. Thian Hock Keng Temple opens daily from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm with no entrance fee.

Travel tips to Singapore.

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 being 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.

Bring Extra ATM & Credit Cards During Your Travel

There is a saying that doesn’t keep all your money with you when you travel, but that doesn’t mean you should not bring extra money at all. Keep extra credit and atm cards with you when you travel. This will help greatly when things go south and believe me, it probably will. Keeping cards instead of cash with your person is better and safer.

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

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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.

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