✈️ Flight time
~7h 45m direct
Singapore punches well above its weight. This tiny city-state — smaller than greater Melbourne — packs in world-class attractions, a Michelin-starred hawker food scene, stunning architecture, and an extraordinary garden city aesthetic. As a major hub connecting to the rest of Asia, Singapore is often an overnight stop that deserves a dedicated trip of its own.
Top highlights
✓Gardens by the Bay and Supertrees
✓Marina Bay Sands observation deck and infinity pool
✓Hawker centres — Maxwell, Lau Pa Sat, Newton Circus
✓Sentosa Island and Universal Studios
✓Little India, Chinatown and Arab Street walking tours
✓Night Safari at Singapore Zoo
Best time to visit
Best season
Feb–Apr
Least rainfall, pleasant temperatures around 28°C
Good season
May–Aug
Slightly more rain but still warm and enjoyable
Wetter season
Nov–Jan
Northeast monsoon — afternoon showers but still very manageable
Sample flight routes
Prices last checked: July 2026 — see live prices in the planner below for current rates
Singapore Airlines
Melbourne direct · ~7h 45m
from AUD $550 return
Jetstar
Melbourne direct · ~8h
from AUD $380 return
Scoot
Melbourne direct · ~8h 10m
from AUD $340 return
💡 Prices are indicative and vary by season and booking time. Use our planner to find live prices for your specific dates.
Where to stay
Marina Bay
Iconic skyline views, luxury hotels, Gardens by the Bay — most photogenic
Clarke Quay
Riverside bars and restaurants, central location, great nightlife
Little India/Bugis
Budget-friendly, authentic, good MRT access
Orchard Road
Shopping, malls, upmarket hotels — Singapore's main shopping belt
Visa requirements
Last checked: July 2026 — always verify current requirements with the official portal before booking
Example shown for Australian passport holders — Wanderior's planner checks the exact requirements for your own passport automatically.
ℹ️ Australians enter Singapore visa-free. Complete the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) online via the ICA app within 3 days of arrival.
Local tips for travellers
💡Eat at hawker centres for the best food at lowest prices — kopitiam breakfast under AUD $5
💡MRT metro is excellent — get an EZ-Link card and use it everywhere
💡Air conditioning is everywhere — bring a light cardigan for malls and MRT
💡Changi Airport alone is worth 2 hours — visit Jewel and the butterfly garden
💡Book Gardens by the Bay light show tickets online — sells out on weekends
💱 Money & currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD). ATMs everywhere. Contactless cards widely accepted. Most hawker stalls now take PayNow QR codes.
🚆 Getting around
MRT metro is world-class. Get an EZ-Link card. Grab app for ridesharing. Taxis are affordable by international standards.
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