Flights from Auckland to Singapore, Singapore

Singapore is both a city-state and an island country in Southeast Asia. It is recognized as a global commerce, finance, and transport hub and boasts titles such as the city with the “best investment potential”, “world’s smartest city” and “world’s safest country.” It ranks highly in education, healthcare, and quality of life and has four official languages including English, making it an accessible travel destination for English speakers. Singapore touts a diversity of cuisine and performance art, meaning that the options from where to indulge in food or the theatre will not disappoint you.

Flying to Singapore

1. Which airports serve Auckland to Singapore?

Auckland Airport is the only airport in Auckland and is located approximately 20 km from the city’s center. It services both domestic and international flights.

Singapore Changi Airport, rated by Skytrax as the World’s Best Airport, is approximately 17 km from the downtown core of Singapore and is where you will arrive when traveling to the city.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Auckland to Singapore?

There is no shortage of options for flying to Singapore from Auckland. Major carriers include Air New Zealand, Air China, Cathay, Malaysia, United and Virgin among others, all of which offer daily departures.

3. How long is the flight?

If you snag a non-stop flight, you can expect a flight time of around ten hours and 50 minutes. With layovers, common durations range from 13 to 16 hours.

Singapore is four hours behind Auckland time, so take this into consideration when planning your travel.

4. Climate changes between Auckland and Singapore

Auckland’s varied seasonal temperatures require one to regularly check the weather and layer up to prepare for changes. Singapore, on the other hand, is consistently warm, with temperatures running from a range of 75-89ºF throughout the year.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Singapore’s currency is the Singapore dollar. It is not necessary to purchase currency prior to travel, as the airports have convenient locations where you can do so. However, it is recommended to exchange currency at authorized moneychangers in shopping malls when you’re in town as they offer the best rate. Banks, hotels, and shops will often take more money from you.

Not everyone needs a visa to enter Singapore, but you should check Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority website to determine your eligibility.

Singapore Information

The first thing one might notice traveling from Auckland to Singapore is the difference in population density, which in Singapore is nearly seven times that of Auckland.

What Singapore lacks in personal space it makes up for in food. Fusion is the norm in Singapore, so you can experience many culture’s cuisines while visiting. Laksa is a dish that you must try when in Singapore, and many famous restaurants serve this dish in a number of variations. Be aware that there is a “sin tax” in Singapore on alcohol, so you will pay the price if you want to have a few drinks.

Some must-sees in Singapore include Marina Bay and Clarke Quay for their abundance of shopping, dining and nightlife offerings; Gardens by the Bay for some of the world’s most architecturally impressive structures; and the Singapore Night Safari for a unique insight into a leading conservation center in Asia and a glimpse of over 1,000 animals.

Singapore may not offer the abundance of rural life and nature offered by Auckland’s lush landscape and numerous parks, but it boasts incredible meals, shopping, entertainment and nightlife that will be sure to make your trip worthwhile and memorable.