Singapore to Melbourne (SIN–MEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SIN–MEL is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines, Air India and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 3,749 miles in approximately 7h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 35 | 359, 77W | 7h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 21 | 359 | 7h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 14 | 332, 788 | 7h25-7h35 | – | – | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 14 | 359 | 7h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AY Finnair | 14 | 332, 788 | 7h25-7h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 14 | 332, 788 | 7h25-7h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| QF Qantas | 14 | 332 | 7h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| TR Scoot | 13 | 788 | 7h30 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 332 | 7h35 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 359 | 7h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 7 | 788 | 7h06 | – | – | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 4 | 359 | 7h08 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Melbourne from Singapore
| Metric | SIN→MEL | KUL→MEL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SIN | – | 185 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 164 | 39 |
| Flight time | 7h 6m | 7h 18m |
Travel Essentials
SIN: +08 · MEL: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 9:00 PM in Melbourne.
Singaporean passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) before boarding. Apply through the Australian ETA app. The ETA costs AUD 20, is valid for 12 months, and allows multiple visits of up to 3 months each. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.
MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.
SkyBus runs to Southern Cross Station in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24), operating 24/7. Tickets can be bought on the bus, app, or counter in arrivals. Suburban stops are available on selected services.Taxis from the rank cost AUD $55–75 to the CBD (30–40 min, more in traffic). Uber: AUD $35–55. Rental car desks are in the terminal; the off-airport option (cheaper) requires a shuttle. No suburban train exists yet; the airport is not on Melbourne's rail network. Myki transit cards do not cover MEL.
Melbourne's weather is famously variable. "Four seasons in one day" is a local cliché with real operational meaning. The city sits on Port Phillip Bay in a temperate zone. Summer (December–February) averages 25–30°C but can spike above 40°C during northerly heat events. These extreme heat days occasionally cause ground crew restrictions.
Winter (June–August) is cool at 7–14°C with rain and low cloud. Fog-related delays are occasional but not severe. Thunderstorms are most common October through March. Pack layers year-round. The weather changes rapidly. Disruption risk is low by global standards.
SIN–MEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SIN to MEL
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Aegean Airlines, Air India, Finnair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Scoot. With 164 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SIN to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SIN to MEL ranges from 7 hours 6 minutes to 7 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,749 miles (6,033 km). There are approximately 164 weekly flights outbound and 207 return, totaling 371 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via HKT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).