A BEAUTIFUL city often named one of the best in the world is about to become much easier to visit from the UK.
Singapore Airlines has confirmed that it will be adding more flights from London Gatwick to the city of Singapore.
From March 31 to July 2, and September 1 to October 24, three more flights will operate a week.
And during the summer season of July 3 to August 29, it will operate two flights a day.
Not only that, but TUI has launched city break packages to Singapore as well.
TUI‘s Commercial Director Chris Logan said: “Singapore will serve up an exciting new option for foodies as TUI expands its programme into Asia.
“It’s a destination that truly has it all, world class cuisine, stunning architecture, hidden natural gems and a unique mix of tradition and innovation.”
Seven-night holidays with direct flights can be found for around £1,100pp, with flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester.
Singapore is often named one of the world’s best cities, coming sixth in this year’s ‘World’s Best Cities’ report.
it also came in 23rd in Time Out’s Best Cities 2026 list earlier this month.
While it is often used a stopover by Brits heading to other destinations in Asia and Oceania, it is also the best place or a holiday in itself.
It is 30C all year round, so you are guaranteed to get some warmth no matter the month (although December is the wettest so perhaps avoid this time).
I visited the city a few years ago and squeezed a lot into just a few days – and wished I had more time.
There is the famous sidecar tours of the city, where drivers take you around some of the best spots including the artwork of ‘Singapore’s Banksy‘, Yip Yew Chong.
Fantastic bars are aplenty, with my favourite being Jigger & Pony (on the best bars list nearly every year) and Raffles Hotel’s Long Bar, home to the famous Singapore Sling.
Not only that, but it has some of the cheapest Michelin star restaurants in the world.
At Chinatown Complex Market is Liao Fan Hawker Chan, the world’s first Hawker stall to win the coveted star.
For £2 (yes, really) I gorged on the tastiest soy-sauce chicken noodles, smothered in a spicy sauce.
Near here is the Michelin Guide-recommended Hill Street Tai Hwa — where for £5 you get a huge portion of juicy noodles with tender pork liver and crispy pieces of plaice on top.
Need some green space? Singapore is also called City in the Garden for its luscious environment, so make sure to visit Gardens by the Bay.
And for some beach time, head over to Sentosa Island for stretches of white sand.
It’s here you’ll also find Resorts World Sentosa, home to huge waterparks, and a Universal Studios theme park.
Make sure to save some time for the airport too – Changi is often named the best in the world with huge waterfalls, butterfly gardens and swimming pools.