Singapore, once one of the colonial outposts of the British Empire, is now a thriving modern city that has successfully fused Asian and European cultures, where gleaming skyscrapers sit next to tranquil parks. With a world class reputation for dining and shopping, as well as an enviable reputation for safety and cleanliness Singapore makes an almost perfect destination for the traveller.

How to get there
Direct flights to Singapore operate from London although you can get a range of indirect options from a cities like Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Glasgow and Belfast. A direct flight to Singapore takes about 12 ? 13 hours depending on the wind conditions en route. Direct flights to Singapore are operated by a number of major carriers like British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas. However as these are direct services they may not offer the best deal for cheap flights. Singapore is well served by a wide range of other carriers who offer at least one stop en route and often you can find that these provide the best opportunity to grab cheap flights to Singapore.

When to go
Singapore enjoys a sub tropical climate all year round and gets pretty constant annual rainfall so there really aren't any times to avoid because of the weather, meaning you should be able to find bargains on Singapore flights year round. Perhaps the best policy is to try and time your visit with one of the many festivals that are held throughout the year. Thaipusam, which happens around February, is a Hindu festival and makes a great spectacle. Shoppers should try and find a cheap flight to Singapore in June as this is when a city wide sale is held. Food lovers should aim for the Singapore Food Festival which is held in April and with its mix of European and Asian cuisines your taste buds are sure to thank you! The hardest time to find cheap flights to Singapore is in December, especially around Christmas and New Year.

What to do
Once you've used our search and gone ahead and booked your Singapore flights here are some tips on what to do to keep yourself busy whilst you're there. To get a true sense of Singapore's vibrant multi-cultural heritage you should head for the Siong Lim Temple where Buddhist monks go about their daily rituals whilst next door there is a Taoist temple where the many resident Chinese come to improve the luck and chances of making money. The shopaholics amongst you should head for Orchard road which is lined on both sides with air-conditioned malls. Electronics buffs will positively salivate at Pari Silk in Holland Village and should defeinitely take in the Funan Centre behind Orchard rd. Some ofthe best views of the city can be found on the waterfront and no trip to Singapore is complete without a visit to the Raffles Hotel. The brand new Waterside Arts Complex has created a mini cultural boom and you'll be spoilt for choice in choosing somewhere to eat before or after you catch your show. If you fancy getting away from it all then take a trip to Pulau Ubin a small island in the northeast that has managed to completely avoid any urban development. Finally the night safari tram ride through the amazing Zoological Gardens is a great way of rounding off an evening.

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