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 5 hours of flying time to travel from Shanghai 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 Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Parkroyal Collection Pickering, and Robertson Quay Hotel. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Singapore such as Singapore Zoo, Thian Hock Keng Temple, and Singapore Botanic Gardens.

When is the best time to fly from Shanghai 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

Marina Bay Sands Singapore – Marina Bay Sands Singapore is a 5-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 various room types ranging from Deluxe Room, Premiere Room, Family Room, Grand Club Room, Orchid Suite, Sands Suite, Bay Suite, Harbour Suite, Marina Suite, Skyline Suite, Merlion Suite, Straits Suite, Presidential Suite, and Chairman Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to multiple restaurants and bars, a spa, and a rooftop pool. 

Parkroyal Collection Pickering – Parkroyal Collection Pickering is a 5-star hotel located within Singapore city. It is 15 km away from Singapore city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 20 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Urban Room, Lifestyle Room, Signature Room, Urban Junior Suite, Signature Suite, and Parkroyal Collection Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to an infinity pool and poolside cabanas, St. Gregory Spa, fitness center, and parking facilities. 

Robertson Quay Hotel – Robertson Quay Hotel is a 3-star hotel located within Singapore city. It is 15 km away from Singapore city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 21 km. The hotel has a total of 148 rooms consisting of various room types ranging from Single Room, Double Room, Connecting Room, Deluxe Room, and Deluxe Triple Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to a car park, restaurant, laundry services, lobby lounge, gymnasium, disabled rooms, and outdoor swimming pool.

Highlights in Singapore

Singapore Zoo – Singapore Zoo is one of the best in the world. Covering an area of 70 acres, this place is huge and has a vast array of animals with over 3,600 mammals, birds, and reptiles. The zoo’s night safaris are awesome. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Singapore Zoo. Singapore Zoo is just 12 km away from Singapore city and 31 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 15 minutes drive from Singapore city to Singapore Zoo and around 30 minutes from the airport. Singapore Zoo opens daily from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm. The entrance fee to the zoo and night safari would be around SG$70. 

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. 

Singapore Botanic Gardens – The Botanic Gardens lie close to the city and consist of 52 hectares of gardens and forest. The main attraction is the National Orchid Garden, which is home to over 1,000 species of orchids. There is also a ginger garden, a rainforest, and various streams and waterfalls to explore. The Botanic Gardens are Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage site. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens. Singapore Botanic Gardens is just 10 km away from Singapore city and 23 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 15 minutes drive from Singapore city to Singapore Botanic Gardens and around 20 minutes from the airport. Singapore Botanic Gardens opens daily from 5.00 am to 12.00 am with no entrance fee.

Travel tips to Singapore

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. 

Always Stay In Touch 

Despite the beauty of the world, it is not necessarily a safe one. Even if you are doing a solo trip, always keep in touch with your family and/or friends. Let them have a copy of your itinerary so that they have an idea of where you are. Keep them close in contact each day and let them know when you are changing locations during your trip. 

Keep Your Accommodation Address with You 

This might sound ridiculous but it is important nonetheless. We tend to underestimate ourselves and assume we have it all in our heads. It is best to have it with you at all times because when you need a specific direction back, you can refer to it easily. It is best to keep it on paper as well because you will never know when the handy-dandy technology will fail you when you need it the most.

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

From either the mobile app or the desktop, you will be able to easily search for your flights by filtering the necessary information such as travel date, trip type for either one-way or return, etc.

Choose and Book a flight

You will be given information about the airline name, flight schedule, and ticket price once you arrived at the flight search results page. You can further refine your searches based on the filters you set.

Fill in Contact Information and Passenger Details

If you already have an account with Traveloka, you will be able to fill in your details in advance, thus when it is time to fill in your contact information and passenger details, you can just click on the information.

Complete Your Payment

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Receive Your E-ticket

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