London to Singapore (LHR–SIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–SIN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 6,763 miles in approximately 12h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ Singapore Airlines Also: AV, FJ, GA, MH, NZ, OU, SK, TP | 28 | 388, 77W | 12h39-13h25 | – | – | AV, FJ, GA, MH, NZ, OU, SK, TP |
| BA British Airways Also: IB | 14 | 77W, 789 | 13h40 | – | Oneworld | IB |
| QF Qantas | 7 | 388 | 13h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Singapore from London
| Metric | LHR→SIN | LGW→SIN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 172 | 21 |
| Flight time | 12h 39m | 12h 56m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · SIN: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Singapore.
British passport holders enter Singapore visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Complete the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online at eservices.ica.gov.sg within 3 days before arrival. This replaced the old paper disembarkation card.
You need proof of onward travel. Immigration at Changi Airport (SIN) is fast, with automated gates available for repeat visitors. Extensions beyond 90 days require an application to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before your current stay expires. Working or conducting business beyond meetings requires a separate employment or work pass.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Singapore run about 12 hours 45 minutes on Singapore Airlines and British Airways. The Singapore dollar (SGD) trades at roughly 1.35 SGD per $1. Card payments are universal. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals, but yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country. Singapore enforces strict laws: chewing gum import, littering, jaywalking, and drug offenses carry heavy fines or criminal penalties.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
MRT from T1/T2/T3 to City Hall takes about 30 minutes (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link card). Trains run from 5:31am to midnight. For Terminal 4, take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to T2 first.
Taxis from arrivals cost S$20–35 to Orchard or Marina Bay, including airport surcharge (S$5) and possible peak surcharges. Grab is cheaper and very reliable in Singapore. Coach buses serve Johor Bahru (Malaysia) from the airport.
Equatorial climate with no true seasons, hot (26–33°C) and humid year-round. Changi is one of the most reliable airports in Asia for flight operations: thunderstorm cells are intense but brief, typically clearing within 1–2 hours. Most delays are weather-related and short.
Northeast monsoon (November–January) brings the most consistent rain, sometimes for days at a time. Haze from Indonesian forest fires (typically August–October) occasionally reduces visibility and triggers air quality warnings, but rarely grounds flights. Changi's operational efficiency means it handles weather disruptions better than most airports its size.
LHR–SIN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to SIN
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Qantas and Singapore Airlines. With 172 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHR to SIN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to SIN ranges from 12 hours 39 minutes to 14 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,763 miles (10,883 km). There are approximately 172 weekly flights outbound and 150 return, totaling 322 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via JED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW).