Flying from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA): What you need to know
Singapore has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) departing from Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 5 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight.
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is located in Shantou. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Singapore.
You can pick from 2 direct services each week between Changi International Airport (SIN) and Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA). This is the most popular route, with Scoot offering a 2:25pm departure from SIN to SWA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Singapore to SWA.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Get to your destination in one go from Changi International Airport (SIN). Nonstop flights from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport with Scoot. This top carrier operates departures from SIN.
The most frequently booked airline between SIN and SWA is Scoot.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Singapore to SWA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Changi International Airport (SIN). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)
SIN is about 21 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Changi International Airport:
68.95% of flights that take off from Changi International Airport reach their destination on time.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
XSP is about 19 kilometres from central Singapore. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Seletar Airport the day before your Singapore to SWA flight:
About Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SWA instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
R 2,289 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. A return flight starts at R 3,797. These prices may change based on demand.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Singapore to SWA.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Shantou based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Shantou is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Singapore to SWA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Shantou
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shantou right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Singapore to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Shantou itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Shantou. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Hong Kong is another well-known destination in China and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Shantou. No journey is complete without visiting Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.