London Gatwick to Singapore Changi
10871 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 13h 59m with 6 airlines operating direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Singapore Changi (SIN). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £448 return), with peak prices in August (around £1110). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Gatwick
Gatwick is London's leisure-leaning airport — the home of British Airways' short-haul leisure operation, easyJet's largest UK base and a long lineup of TUI and Norwegian holiday flights. South and central London passengers reach it via the Gatwick Express or Thameslink. The mix is broader than Heathrow on European leisure routes, often cheaper, and you'll see the same destination served three or four times a day across competing airlines — useful when one carrier delays.
Arriving in Singapore
Singapore Changi is consistently rated the world's best airport — 18 km east of the city, with MRT trains reaching downtown in 30 minutes for S$1.80. Singapore Airlines is the dominant carrier; BA and Qantas add full-service slots. The route is the longest non-stop from the UK at around 12.5–13 hours; off-peak fares are surprisingly competitive given the distance — book 8–14 weeks ahead.
Who flies LGW to SIN?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 13h 59m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 13h 59m | Economy |
| Norse Atlantic | N0 | 13h 59m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 13h 59m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 13h 59m | Economy |
| Norwegian | DY | 13h 59m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LGW→SIN
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
London to Singapore FAQs
Direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Singapore Changi (SIN) take approximately 13h 59m for the 10871 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £341. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Singapore Changi (SIN): British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Norse Atlantic, Emirates, TUI Airways and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Singapore (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/singapore before booking.
Singapore Changi (SIN) is the primary international airport for Singapore. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.