Destination guideSingapore
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ABOUT 15 HRS ✈️
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Holidays in Singapore

Glowing supertrees, a night safari and cheap amazing street food in a spotless city. Here's what Singapore is like with the family and when to go.

BEST FOR🏙️ City break, 🍷 Food & drink
NIGHTS AWAY3 to 5
BUDGET£££
BEST MONTHSFeb–Mar, Jul–Aug
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Singapore at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
ABOUT 15 HRS
TIME DIFFERENCE
7 TO 8 HRS AHEAD OF THE UK
CURRENCY
SINGAPORE DOLLAR ($)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR UK PASSPORTS
PLUGS
TYPE G · SAME AS THE UK

Fill in the SG Arrival Card online in the three days before you land. Check entry rules on GOV.UK before you book.

When to go

  1. JANShowers, a good time to go
  2. FEBDrier, best time to go
  3. MARDrier, best time to go
  4. APRHot, a good time to go
  5. MAYHot, a good time to go
  6. JUNHot, a good time to go
  7. JULDrier, best time to go
  8. AUGNational Day, best time to go
  9. SEPHot, a good time to go
  10. OCTHot, a good time to go
  11. NOVShowers, a good time to go
  12. DECFestive, showers, a good time to go

Singapore is hot and humid all year, with short tropical downpours. February to April and July to August tend to be a little drier. Chinese New Year in January or February brings lanterns and parades.

Things to do with the family

FREE

Gardens by the Bay

Giant supertrees with a free light show each evening. The domes are ticketed.

TICKETED

Night Safari

A tram ride through a zoo after dark to see animals when they're awake.

TICKETED

Singapore Zoo

Open enclosures, orangutans and a big water play area.

TICKETED

Sentosa

An island of beaches, Universal Studios and cable cars.

FREE

Hawker centres

Food courts with dishes for a few pounds. Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell are good starts.

FREE

Jewel Changi

The world's tallest indoor waterfall, at the airport.

Singapore: common questions

Is Singapore good for a family holiday?

Yes. It's very safe, clean and easy, with world-class zoos and gardens. Plan indoor or water play for the hottest part of the day.

How many nights do you need?

Three to five nights, often as a stopover on the way to Bali, Australia or Malaysia.

Do UK families need a visa?

No, British passport holders can visit without a visa, but must fill in the SG Arrival Card online before landing. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.

Is Singapore expensive?

Hotels and attractions are pricey, but hawker food and public transport are cheap.

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