Flights from Singapore to Trichy, India

Ranked as the fourth largest urban area in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Trichy (in full known as Tiruchirappalli) is the administrative capital of the Tiruchirappalli District. Trichy is divided by some meandering streams and is also home to the Uraiyur, one of the most renowned archaeological towns in the world. The city is also a teaching hub, as it is home to several institutions of higher learning, including the National Institute of Technology, the Indian Institute of Information Technology and the Indian Institute of Management. Due to the prevalence of the institutions Trichy has a large student population.

Flying to Trichy

1. Which airports serve Singapore to Trichy?

Those in Singapore wanting to travel to Trichy need to use the Singapore Changi International Airport, as it is the only airport in Singapore that serves travelers going there.
All flights from Singapore arrive at the Tiruchirappalli International Airport. This is an international airport located just 5 km from the city center.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Singapore to Trichy?

Currently, there are four airlines that operate directly and on a daily basis from Singapore to Trichy. They are India Express, Silkair, Singapore and Scoot. Besides these four, there are others that operate daily but use connecting routes between Singapore and Trichy. They include IndiGo, Jet Airways, Air India, AirAsia, Malindo and Sri Lankan.

3. How long is the flight?

On average, a direct flight from Singapore to Trichy takes about four hours. However, on a connecting flight, the time increases to an average of six hours. Singapore is two hours and 30 minutes ahead of Trichy.

4. Climate changes between Trichy and Singapore

Trichy experiences high temperatures throughout the year. However, the period between September and January will be rainier. Singapore also experiences high temperatures throughout the year and receives most of its rainfall between August and December.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The Indian rupee is the currency used in Trichy, while Singapore uses the Singaporean dollar. Currency conversions can be made at the airport, in selected shops or in banks. Visa and Mastercard credit/debit cards can used with ease almost everywhere.
Everyone travelling to Trichy needs to have an Indian visa. No visas are issued upon arrival, thus all visitors ought to obtain their visas before they travel to Trichy.

Trichy information

Trichy, like most other Indian cities, is densely populated, and visitors to Trichy need to keep that in mind. Over 900,000 people live in Trichy, with the majority being Hindus. Top attractions in Trichy include the Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli Rockfort, Ucchi Pillayar Temple and the Kallanai Dam.
Locals are highly conservative but respectfully friendly and helpful, which is a slight contrast to the Singaporeans, who tend to be a little on the unfriendly side. Tourists can enjoy a nocturnal safari by visiting Gardens by the Bay, considered a modern day horticultural attraction, especially since it is built on reclaimed land. Marina Bay is beautiful during the night or day. Movie fans are not forgotten and can visit Universal Studios Singapore. For a seaside adventure, head to the resort island of Sentosa, which is easily accessible from the city center.