Travelling from Dubai to Changi International Airport (SIN): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Dubai. Check out your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your flight from Dubai to Changi International Airport (SIN).
7 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Dubai to Changi International Airport flight.
The timezone in Singapore is UTC+8, which is four hours ahead of Dubai. Changi International Airport is located in Singapore.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Changi International Airport (SIN) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Emirates at 9:15pm. Opt for the first DXB to SIN departure with Emirates at 2:20am if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from Dubai to SIN won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Changi International Airport (SIN) operate out of this terminal.
Emirates is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Dubai to Changi International Airport jetting out of DXB.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Emirates between DXB and SIN.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Emirates.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Dubai to SIN with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and SIN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Changi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Changi International Airport with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). A major stopover between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and SIN, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to SIN flight:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Changi International Airport (SIN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SIN if you have a late flight from Dubai to Changi International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Changi International Airport rental car and discover Singapore and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Sixt and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Dubai to Changi International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
Changi International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Singapore. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Changi International Airport (SIN)
Right now, R 2,701 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Changi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,790. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Dubai to SIN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Dubai to Changi International Airport ticket.
Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Dubai to SIN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Dubai to Changi International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Changi International Airport (SIN)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Changi International Airport (SIN). August is when most people visit Singapore. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Lock in a Dubai to SIN plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Changi International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Singapore
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Changi International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Singapore:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Sands Hotel Infinity Pool and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. Are top sights which should be on every Singapore itinerary.
