Flying from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): What you need to know
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) taking off from here.
Around 10 hours 45 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport flight.
Singapore is five hours ahead of Istanbul. Singapore Changi Airport is located in Singapore, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), with 21 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from IST to SIN is the 2am Turkish Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 5:25pm with Turkish Airlines.
Your flight from Istanbul to SIN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IST and SIN is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Istanbul to SIN that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and SIN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and SIN include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to SIN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SIN and hit the lights earlier:
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Getting from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Singapore. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport is R 4,514. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,464. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to SIN.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Discover the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). February is when most people visit Singapore. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
Lock in a Istanbul to SIN plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Singapore
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Singapore Changi Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Singapore:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Singapore when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Marina Bay Sands followed by Marina Bay Sands Hotel Infinity Pool and Gardens by the Bay.