Star Alliance member Air India currently offers cheap tickets to Singapore. For just €521, India’s national airline will take you and two checked bags to the Southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula. While the price is good, there are some catches when it comes to layovers and the planes involved.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for less than €550 for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to our flight search with your selected flight dates. You can proceed from there to Air India’s website, and also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €30 cheaper.
All itineraries feature a stop in Delhi both ways. Flights between Amsterdam and India are Boeing 787 services, with 3-3-3 seating in economy class with generous 84 cm of advertised seat pitch. Rides from Delhi to Singapore depending on your date you will be either seated in an Airbus A320 with lousy 71 cm of space for a flight that takes roughly six hours, or you will fly with 787 all the way from Amsterdam to Singapore.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, the prices are not bound to a travel or sales period. A minimum stay of three days is necessary to get the lowest fare. The fare shows up for departures in January and February 2024.
Google Flights will show you additional flight dates. You can find these flights in our flight search, where you can choose between online travel agencies and Air India. We recommend the latter.
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.
A stopover in Delhi is possible and raises the price by roughly €30 extra.
Mileage
Air India issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class U. Star Alliance frequent flyers can earn the following mileage:
- 6,540 Award Miles + 1,086 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 6,540 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 6,540 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 6,540 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 6,540 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 6,540 Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 6,540 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,270 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
Destination
Hotel prices in Singapore usually start at roughly €50 but can quickly jump to €75 if you want to stay in a nice location. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Singapore
The city-state of Singapore is a financial metropolis in Southeast Asia. Especially its geographical location is responsible for its rise. Singapore is one of the largest air traffic hubs in Asia and therefore very well connected to the rest of the world. Various airlines offer good deals to Singapore.
Best Time to Visit
The climate is best suited for visits in autumn and spring. Summers are sweltering and the rainy season starts in November and lasts until January. You have to be prepared for high temperatures and humidity all year round.
Entry & Visa
Most European citizens can enter Singapore without a visa and with a passport only. A residence permit for 90 days will be issued upon arrival.
From the airport to the city center
Singapore Changi Airport is connected to the city center by metro. A ride to City Hall takes about 40 minutes and costs S$ 2,30€. Taking a taxi will cost about S$ 20-30.
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