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Singapore trip from India: cost, visa & best time

Singapore is the safest, smoothest big-city holiday for Indian families — world-class attractions, spotless public transport and Little India for a taste of home. Here is what it costs, how the visa works and the best months to go.

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Flight
4–5.5 hours direct
Budget
₹17,000 a day
Best time
Feb – Apr, Jul – Sep
Visa
Visa required — apply online through an authorised agent

Why Singapore

Why Indians love a Singapore trip

  • Made for families

    Universal Studios, the zoo, aquariums and Sentosa in one compact city.

  • Effortless to get around

    The MRT reaches almost everything; no car needed.

  • Little India

    Pure-veg South and North Indian food, temples and shopping.

  • Short and sweet

    Four days covers the highlights without rushing.

Cost

How much does a Singapore trip cost from India?

Per person, per day, excluding flights; trip totals are for our 4-day itinerary. Prices are planning estimates for sharing a room.

  • Budget

    ₹9,000/ day

    About ₹36,000 for 4 days

    Budget hotel in Little India, MRT, hawker food

  • ComfortMost popular

    ₹17,000/ day

    About ₹68,000 for 4 days

    4-star hotel, two big attractions, some taxis

  • Luxury

    ₹35,000/ day

    About ₹1.4L for 4 days

    Marina Bay or Sentosa resort, every attraction

Flights: ₹20,000 – 40,000 returnAttractions are the biggest cost; combo passes and online tickets save 10–20%.

Best time to visit

When to go to Singapore, month by month

  1. JanGood

    Wettest month, short showers

  2. FebBest

    Drier, Chinese New Year

  3. MarBest

    Warm and mostly dry

  4. AprBest

    Pleasant before the heat

  5. MayGood

    Hot and humid

  6. JunGood

    Great Singapore Sale

  7. JulBest

    Drier spell, school holidays

  8. AugBest

    National Day celebrations

  9. SepBest

    Formula 1 night race

  10. OctGood

    Afternoon storms start

  11. NovGood

    Monsoon showers

  12. DecGood

    Festive lights, wetter, busy

Our advice: Singapore works all year — it is warm (25–32°C) and showers are usually short. February to April and July to September are the driest; November to January is wetter but festive.

Before you fly

Visa, flights & money for Singapore from India

  • Visa for Indians

    Apply through an authorised Singapore visa agent in India with your passport, photo, flight and hotel details; allow at least a week. Submit the free SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival.

  • Flights from India

    Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Kochi and more (4–6 hours) on Singapore Airlines, Air India, IndiGo and Scoot.

  • Money & payments

    Currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD, about ₹64). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; UPI works at some NETS QR shops. Hawker stalls may prefer cash or local QR.

  • SIM, eSIM & apps

    Buy a tourist SIM at Changi (Singtel, StarHub) or an eSIM before you fly. Free Wi-Fi is common in malls and MRT stations.

  • Plugs & power

    UK-style three-pin plugs (Type G), 230V. Bring an adapter for Indian plugs.

  • Time difference

    Singapore is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India.

Visa and entry rules change. Always confirm on the official embassy or government website before you book.

Vegetarian & Jain food

Where vegetarians eat well in Singapore

Little India is a vegetarian paradise, and hawker centres everywhere have Indian vegetarian stalls. Several restaurants cook strict Jain food on request.

  • Syed Alwi Rd & Selegie Rd, Little India

    Ananda BhavanJain food

    Singapore's oldest Indian vegetarian restaurant (since 1924), with a Jain menu at the Syed Alwi branch.

  • Serangoon Rd, Little India

    Govardhan ThalJain food

    Unlimited Gujarati, Rajasthani and Kathiyawadi thali with no-onion, no-garlic options.

  • Syed Alwi Rd, near Mustafa Centre

    Shivam RestaurantJain food

    Jain thalis, Mumbai chaat and Gujarati food prepared without onion and garlic.

  • Serangoon Rd, Little India

    Komala Vilas

    Banana-leaf South Indian meals and dosas, serving vegetarians since 1947.

  • Serangoon Rd (next to Novotel)

    Annapoorna

    Popular pure-veg South and North Indian food with long opening hours.

How to ask: Indian restaurants understand "Jain". At hawker centres ask for "no meat, no egg, no prawn paste" — many Chinese stalls also sell mock-meat vegetarian dishes.

Insider tips

Save money and skip the queues

  • Save money

    Pay the MRT with your card

    Tap your contactless Visa or Mastercard at MRT gates — fares are capped and you skip buying a tourist pass.

  • Save money

    Eat at hawker centres

    A filling vegetarian meal at a hawker centre costs SGD 5–8, a fraction of restaurant prices, and Lau Pa Sat and Tekka Centre are excellent.

  • Save money

    Claim GST refunds with eTRS

    Shops on the eTRS scheme link purchases to your card; validate at Changi's kiosks before departure to get the GST back.

  • Local secret

    "Chope" a seat with a tissue

    At hawker centres locals reserve tables by leaving a tissue packet on them — do not sit at a table with one.

  • Local secret

    Changi's Jewel before your flight

    Arrive 3 hours early to see the Rain Vortex waterfall at Jewel, free and open to all, before checking in.

  • Best timing

    Supertree show from the ground

    Arrive 15 minutes early for Garden Rhapsody (7:45 and 8:45 PM) and lie on the ground under the Supertrees for the best view.

FAQs

Singapore trip questions, answered

What Indian travellers ask us most before booking.

Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?

Yes. Indians apply for a Singapore e-visa through an authorised agent or the airline; it usually takes 3–5 working days. You also fill in the free SG Arrival Card online within 3 days of arrival.

How much does a 4-day Singapore trip cost from India?

About ₹17,000 per person per day for a comfortable trip plus ₹20,000–40,000 for flights — roughly ₹90,000 to ₹1.1 lakh per person in total.

Is Singapore good for a family trip with kids?

It is one of the best: very safe, clean, easy by MRT, and full of kid-friendly attractions like Universal Studios, the zoo and S.E.A. Aquarium.

How many days are enough for Singapore?

Four days covers Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay, Sentosa, the zoo and Little India. Add a day for Universal Studios at a relaxed pace.

Where can vegetarians eat in Singapore?

Little India has dozens of pure-veg restaurants, and most hawker centres have a vegetarian stall. Komala Vilas and Ananda Bhavan are long-time favourites.

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