Turkish Airlines is currently offering a good business class deal for flights to Singapore. Departing from Sofia, you’d currently only pay €1,653 for the entire trip, including all usual business class benefits, such as lounge access, fast track, and 40 kg of checked luggage.
Our calendar displays all available dates for trips of 4 – 28 days with short layovers in Istanbul. There’s more availability if you’re willing to spend at least one night in the Turkish metropolis. You can either be redirected to Skyscanner or to Turkish Airlines’ website, where you’d pay roughly €45 more.
The 1-hour flights between Sofia and Istanbul are operated by Airbus A320 planes – without lie-flat seats. Usually, on the red-eye flight to Singapore, you’ll be in a Boeing 777 which has Turkish Airlines’ old business class, which is better for sleeping. On the way back – a daytime flight – you’ll be travelling in an Airbus A350 with the new business class in a 1-2-1 alignment.
Most Europeans do not need a visa to enter Singapore for less than 90 days. You simply need to have a ticket to leave Singapore.
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This deal expires on February 13, 2025, so you don’t have much time to think about it. The flights have to take place during the following travel periods:
- April 19 – 29
- May 9 – June 5
Furthermore, you need to spend a Sunday or at least 2 days in Bangkok (shouldn’t be a problem). Our calendar above displays all available dates for trips with short layovers in Istanbul. You can, however, add a stopover to your trip. the stopover is possible in both directions and with no duration limit. Google Flights is a helpful tool to find available dates. It’s best to first look for available round-trip dates using the calendar and then experiment with possible stopover dates using the multi-city search.
You can either book these flights directly on Turkish Arlines’s website for €1,698 or through Skyscanner for €1,653. The former is safer, the latter is cheaper.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
The tickets are issued in booking class J, meaning that you can expect to be credited:
- 22,756 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 18,662 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 17,244 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 17,068 Award Miles + 8,534 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 15,360 Award Miles on Oman Air Sindbad
- 14,792 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 14,224 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 12,516 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 12,516 Points + 2,502 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 11,378 Award Miles + 1,900 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 11,378 Miles on Asiana Club
- 11,378 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 11,378 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 11,378 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 11,378 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 11,378 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 11,378 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 11,378 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 11,378 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
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Information & Tips for Singapore
Singapore is known for its modern skyline, iconic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and Sentosa Island, as well as its vibrant cultural districts such as Chinatown and Little India. The currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD), and credit cards are widely accepted. The price level can be high, especially for accommodation and dining in tourist areas, but there are also affordable options. The weather is tropical and humid year-round, with occasional rain, making the best time to visit typically from February to April, when it’s slightly drier.
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