Flights from Singapore to Sydney, Australia

Sydney is Australia’s largest city, known for its stunning harbor and the distinctive Sydney Opera House. It has a thriving cultural scene, with art galleries, museums, theater and musical concerts to match every taste and interest. The city attracts both business travelers and tourists all year round and is popular with backpackers and international students too. There is a lot to see and do here. You might want to start with a visit to Darling Harbor, a boat trip across the main harbor to the Taronga Zoo, or posing for pictures in front of the iconic Opera House.

Flying to Sydney

1. Which airports serve Singapore to Sydney?

Direct flights to Sydney from Singapore depart from Singapore’s Changi Airport and arrive at Sydney Airport, which is only about 6 miles south of the city center. Sydney Airport is served by train, bus, and taxis, and there are several rental car companies too. Some hotels will provide an airport pick-up service.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Singapore to Sydney?

There are a few different airlines that fly directly to Sydney from Singapore. Singapore Airlines offer multiple flights each day. Qantas and British Airways offer daily flights, and low-cost carrier, Scoot, also offers a few flights each week. Other carriers offer this route with layovers.

3. How long is the flight?

If you have booked a direct flight from Singapore to Sydney, you can expect the flight to take approximately 7 hours and 40 minutes. There are other options that might take upwards of 11 hours with layovers included. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Singapore.

4. Climate changes between Singapore and Sydney

While Singapore’s temperature is consistent throughout the year, Sydney experiences more varied weather. Sydney’s weather does tend to be mild, even in winter, but it will be significantly colder than Singapore during the Southern Hemisphere winter, especially in the evenings.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Sydney’s currency is the Australian dollar and it can be acquired at banks, hotels and international airports. Credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, and American Express are widely accepted.

You will need one of five different visas, in order to enter Australia. The Australian Visa Authority recommends applying for your visa at least 24 hours before your departure.

Sydney Information

Sydney is an attractive, well-laid out city with a lot to offer in terms of entertainment, food, and culture. Top attractions include Sydney Harbor Boat Tours, the Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Darling Harbor, and The Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens. South of the city is the famous Bondi Beach, the beautiful but lesser-known Manly Beach, and Botany Bay. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can “climb the coat hanger,” the name the locals use for the impressive Sydney Harbor Bridge.

Sydney has a wild and varied nightlife, too, with everything from fancy cocktail bars and chic nightclubs, to traditional European-style pubs. The city’s restaurants serve food from a huge variety of ethnic backgrounds with something to suit every budget, and the cool café scene provides you with somewhere to recover over a delicious coffee the next morning.