Q: How to Get to Singapore?

From the US , you should be able to find many direct flights flying from cities like SF, LA, or New York to Singapore via airlines like United and Singapore Airlines as Changi Airport is a huge regional hub. From Europe , the same also applies to many direct flights from cities like London, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam via British Airways, Lufthansa, and KLM, respectively. From Asia , you can fly cheaply via AirAsia from cities like KL, Bangkok, or Jakarta. For further away places, Singapore Airlines is a good option to fly direct. To find a cheap flight to Singapore, I would recommend you use AirAsia , Skyscanner , or Expedia to look for the cheapest route and schedule so you can compare and pick the best one.

Question 1

When to Visit Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Although Singapore is a year-round destination, if you want the best weather with the least amount of rainfall, the best time to visit Singapore is spring from March to May. The rainy season has already subsided by this period, while the temperature is still not too hot, so you should be able to enjoy being outside more.

Question 2

How to Get to Singapore?

Accepted Answer

From the US, you should be able to find many direct flights flying from cities like SF, LA, or New York to Singapore via airlines like United and Singapore Airlines as Changi Airport is a huge regional hub.

From Europe, the same also applies to many direct flights from cities like London, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam via British Airways, Lufthansa, and KLM, respectively.

From Asia, you can fly cheaply via AirAsia from cities like KL, Bangkok, or Jakarta. For further away places, Singapore Airlines is a good option to fly direct.

To find a cheap flight to Singapore, I would recommend you use AirAsia, Skyscanner, or Expedia to look for the cheapest route and schedule so you can compare and pick the best one.

Question 3

How to Get Around Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Singapore is extremely easy to get around via MRT, a rail network with many lines and stations across the entire city. You should be able to get to all the places I mentioned here with the MRT.

Paying for the ticket is also very simple. With a credit card, you can easily tap on the machine while entering the platform and tap again once you get off, and it will automatically be charged to your credit card. Super easy! The price varies from 1.5 SGD to 2.5 SGD depending on the distance.

The same also applies to buses in Singapore. You might need to take a bus if you want to go to Pulau Ubin, and if you do, all you have to do is get on the bus, tap the card machine with your card, and tap again on exit. That's it.

If you plan to travel a lot on an MRT in one day, you might want to get the Singapore Tourist Pass, which allows unlimited rides on MRT and buses for 22 SGD (1 day), 29 SGD (2 days), and 34 SGD (3 days). The price includes a 10 SGD deposit, which can be reclaimed once you return the card no more than five days after purchase.

You should be able to get the card at a tourist office right from Changi Airport. The card is only worth it if you plan to travel a lot, but for this itinerary, using your credit card should be fine.

Question 4

Is it Safe in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Singapore is probably one of the safest places in the world, and they have pretty strict laws to keep their people in line, so you should be fine traveling here as a solo traveler.

Question 5

Which tourist SIM card is best for Singapore?

Accepted Answer

The best SIM card operator in Singapore is Singtel, and you should be able to grab one right at the airport.

If you have a smartphone that supports eSIMs, I highly recommend you take a look at Klook eSIM. They have a variety of data packages, price points, and durations for you to choose from. I got the 3-day unlimited data (capped at 2 GB per day) for only 4 USD.

The setup is fast and instant, and you can buy it prior to your trip, so you don't have to scramble to get one at the airport after a long flight. The data speed is also equivalent to what you get with a local SIM card with 4G speed across the entire country.

WIFI connections are also readily available and reliable almost anywhere you go in Singapore, so you can also rely on that if you do not want to get a SIM card for this trip. I would still recommend you get one though just in case you need to navigate around with your phone.

For more information on eSIMs in Singapore, click here: Check Singapore's Available eSIM.

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