Singapore to Tehran Flights

  About Singapore

One of the most expensive cities to go on a vacation, Singapore has a rich culture, amazing food and also a great place to go cruising. Not to mention, the marvellous architecture. The city is also known for hosting grand festivals and for its lavish nightlife. You can plan a trip with your family or with your friends. You can also plan a solo backpacking trip to Singapore. The city also has quite a few hostels for young travellers. One of the most popular highlights of the city is Universal Studios. Not only will you get to be a part of your favourite comic universes but you can also try all of the theme-based rides here. Singapore has quite a lot of amusement parks and places for you to explore your adventurous side. It is also the perfect place for you to flaunt your most stylish self or shop till you drop.

Best Time to Visit Singapore

Singapore is ideal for visiting any time of the year because of its climate. It is warm and tropical all year round, which is one of the reasons why the prices barely go down. December is one of the most happening months, and prices are skyrocketing this month, thanks to the lavish New Year's Eve parties. The expensive hotel prices, however, do not drop and only increase during Christmas and New Year's Eve. You might also want to steer clear of Chinese New Year to avoid the high prices of flight tickets to Singapore and accommodations. While the temperature ranges between 29 to 31 degree Celsius throughout the year, you might also experience mild showers every now and then. You can book a hotel in Singapore either closer to all the tourist attractions or go for a hostel, in case you are on a solo trip or with your friends.

November to June is when the city experiences winter, and there is also a boost in the number of tourists. This period also sees a lot of festivals being hosted in Singapore. November to January is when Singapore receives rainfall and witnesses the highest precipitation. You can be a part of the Chinese New Year celebrations in February or the Dragon Boat Festival in June and the Great Singapore Sale from June to August. The best part about planning your travel during these months is that you can get cheap flight tickets to Singapore from India.

A lesser popular time to visit is from July to October when the number of tourists is comparatively lesser. If you reach right before the Great Singapore Sale ends, you might even get your favourite designer items at a reasonable price. Though you might receive rainfall between June and September, it only affects the North-eastern part of Singapore more. If you are planning your vacation to Singapore in July and August, you can attend the Singapore Food Festival and the Hungry Ghost Festival. You can also catch the Grand Prix Singapore in September along with the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Places to Visit in Singapore

Singapore has a lot of tourist attractions that are perfect for every kind of vacation. The Underwater World is the best place to visit in Singapore with your family. Not only will you see over 2500 marine animals, but you can also dive with the sharks and swim with the dolphins. The Singapore Zoo houses a lot of zebras, mole rats, parakeets, white tigers, a komodo dragon and other creatures. You will have to pay a certain fee to enter, just like at the Underwater World. You can also head to the River Safari that is home to red pandas and 6000 other animals. The best part is that safari is river-themed. Singapore also has a lot of beaches like the Changi Beach, Tanjong Beach and Sentosa Island that you can visit. Universal Studios is one of the major attractions of Singapore. It is a theme park that has Transformers, Shrek, Madagascar-based rides and a lot of your other favourite characters, other than Harry Potter. You can go with your kids or friends.

The Smith Street Hawker Centre in Chinatown is where you go to try delicious Chinese, Malay and Indian street food. You will not even have to worry about hygiene. You can also go to Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum to be amazed at wax statues of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Queen Elizabeth II, and others. Marina Bay Sands is one of the most popular and luxe hotels in Singapore. It also boasts of the world's biggest infinity pools and staying here even for a night will be the experience of a lifetime. You will definitely come across this when you are booking a hotel in Singapore online. The Coney Island is one of the most romantic places in Singapore and an ideal place to plan a date, too.

Things to do in Singapore

Singapore is one of those places where you can fulfil your lavish holiday dreams. You can party till wee hours and treat your hangover by just lying near the pool at your hotel to soak in the view. The city has a lot of places for you to go sightseeing or indulge in adventurous activities. Marina Bay district in Singapore has the best tourist attractions in the city. You can experience the nightlife here and visit some of the popular nightclubs. You can also book your accommodation at the Marina Bay Sands resort, and you won't even have to go anywhere. The complex has an amazing casino, a lot of nightclubs, shops, Sands SkyPark and performance halls. You can also head to Chinatown to enjoy a night out in the town. Try out the street food, go clubbing or shopping. You can go shopping at Pagoda Street, grab a bite at New Bridge Road or Smith Street and head over to Tanjong Pagar district to experience the nightlife. The Sentosa is an island resort that is basically for all age groups. You can go with your family, with your friends or on your solo trip, too. Little India is where you go to if you want to stray from the main city. It's 2 miles from Marina Bay.

Food and Restaurants in Singapore

Singapore is one tourist destination where you will find an eclectic blend of cuisines from all over the world. Be it continental, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, or Malay cuisine, and it's easy to find a restaurant that will satiate your hunger pangs and food cravings. Maxwell Food Centre is a popular place that has about 100 stalls of different kinds of food. It would be best if you also tried the fine dining scenes, the bars and lounges in the city. Le Noir Bar & Lounge in Marina Bay Sands is one of the best places to go to in the area. If you are craving European or French cuisine, you can head to Entre-Nous Creperie at Seah Street. Cure at Keong Saik Road is one of the best places to go to if you want to try some Irish or European food. You can also try Colony for some Singaporean food. Positano Risto is another fine restaurant that serves the best pizza and other Italian food. If you want to have Chinese food at a fancy restaurant instead of a local food joint, you can visit the Summer Pavilion at The Ritz-Carlton. Paulaner Brauhaus Singapore is popular for serving German food and drinks. It is also a Brew Pub that you can't miss. You can just chill with a couple of beers here. You will find a lot of good Indian restaurants in the Little India area in Singapore. If it is French, European or Caucasian food that you want to try, head over to Chef's Table by Chef Stephan Zoisl. You can also try the Japanese food at Akira Back.

How to reach Singapore (Transportation)

Singapore has its own airport called Changi Airport. The flight connectivity to Singapore from India is excellent. Not only do you get direct flights to Singapore from here, you even get connecting ones, depending on the availability. Indigo, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Spicejet run flights to Singapore quite frequently. You'll get cheap flight tickets to Singapore quite easily, but in any case, book your tickets in advance. If you take a direct flight to Singapore, it will take about 5 to 6 hours to land in the city. Getting a taxi from Changi Airport is also not very difficult since the city sees a lot of tourists throughout the year. Changi Airport has quite a lot of facilities like art activities for kids, baby care rooms, lounges, entertainment decks and rest areas that are free to use. In fact, you can also get a temporary local SIM card to use within the city at the airport itself. The airport also has movie theatres, in case you have to wait for a long time for your flight. You'll also find showers, spa facilities, prayer rooms, shopping areas and prayer rooms in the airport.

  About Tehran

The capital city of Iran and one of the busiest ones in Taiwan, too. It set against a stunning backdrop of the Alborz Mountains. Tehran is home to over 10 million Iranians and is not the most popular holiday destination. However, it is a place that must make it to your travel list. You will not regret visiting the city one bit. The city has over 60 museums, and yes, that's quite the number! No matter how many of these museums you cover in one trip, you will be equally amazed at every museum you visit. It will only make you want to come back for more. The Alborz Mountain is not just a great view to wake up to from your hotel room but is also the hub of all adventurous activities. Skiing, hiking, snowboarding, you name it, and you can try it. Tehran also has the most beautiful parks you will ever come across. The beauty and serenity of this place cannot be described with any sort of adjectives. In addition to the majestic mountain and myriad gardens, you will also come across a lot of palaces in the city. Tehran also has the cutest cafes and restaurants that will leave you impressed with their cuisine and service. Not just museums but Tehran also houses a lot of art galleries.

Best Time to Visit Tehran

March to May is the high season in Tehran and the spring season, too. The weather is perfect to go sightseeing or on a hike. However, since it is high season, make sure you book your hotel in Tehran several weeks in advance. If you book early, you might also come across interesting flight deals to Tehran online. Spring begins with Nowruz celebrations in the city, and this is the best time to be in Tehran. The temperature ranges from 12 to 23 degree Celsius in spring. Make sure you pack your fanciest clothes for the trip in case you are planning on attending any or more events/ festivals in the city. Summer is a low tourist season in Tehran, and the temperature ranges from 22 to 36 degree Celsius. There are chances that you will get cheap flight tickets to Tehran during this time since the demand drops. However, a few tourist spots will not be accessible during summer. The warm season is perfect for a nice trek or a hike. If you don't mind the heat, this won't be the worst time for you to head to Tehran, but it does give its travellers a thrill. Make sure you are well-hydrated and carry an extra sunblock with you.

September and October are the autumn season in the city, and the temperature ranges from 10 to 19 degree Celsius. You can enjoy the desert tours and dunes in Iran in October. Since this is a shoulder season for Tehran, you will still get a good deal on flights to Tehran and cheaper hotel accommodations. The only tourists in the city during winter, from November to February, are the adventure enthusiasts who want to go skiing or snowboarding at the mountain ranges. Make sure you pack all of your warm clothes if you are planning a trip to Tehran in winter. It is also the best time for travellers who are on a budget. You won't spend as much as you would have during the spring season. Make sure you also head to the city where you find something better than anyone else does.

Places to Visit in Tehran

Grand Bazaar is in the heart of the city and a highly recommended market for all tourists. It is about 10 km long, and you will find everything from jewellery to pots to food items here. You can also head to the Jomeh Bazaar nearby if you want to purchase antiques. If you are not a fan of crowded markets, you can shop at Tajrish Bazaar and Imamzadeh Saleh. It is small, pretty and does not have a lot of crowds but it is slightly expensive as compared to the Grand Bazaar. The National Museum of Iran is notably one of the 60 museums in Tehran that showcases a variety of objects and treasures from 30,000 years of human habitation in the Iranian plateau. Interesting, isn't it? You'll also get to know more about Iran's history here. Milad Tower is an iconic landmark in Tehran and is about 435 metres tall. It is the sixth tallest tower in the world, and it is not very expensive to get in here.

You can also head to the Azadi Tower that was built in 1971. It was built to celebrate 2500 years of Persian monarchy. It translates to Freedom Tower. If you are an art lover, you must visit the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. Parke Jamshidieh, which is in the foothills of the Alborz Mountains, is a popular place for you to go hiking. Golestan Palace is just a few minutes away from Grand Bazaar and was built in the 19th century. Every nook and corner of the palace will leave you in awe of it.

Things to do in Tehran

It is pretty obvious by now that Tehran is the best place to go to if you want to ski and shop but also be entertained. You can go on a sightseeing tour of the city and try to cover all of the major tourist attractions. Since there are 60 museums in the city, you can try and cover as many as you can and maybe keep a record of it. Apart from the Alborz Mountains, there are quite a few other places in the vicinity, too, where you can go skiing or take part in other winter sports activities. While you might not find a vegetarian restaurant very easily in the city, the Iranian delicacies will leave you impressed. You can even join a cooking class and learn how to make a few authentic Irani foods. Iran is also the perfect place to challenge the photographer in you. There are beautiful frames for your picture everywhere you go. You can take loads of pictures of the city. It is something a lot of travellers love doing. If you don't feel like indulging in any activities as such, but you also don't want to spend your vacation sitting in your room all day, you can just get out for a stroll and explore the city on foot. It is far more rewarding than you will give it credit for.

Foods and Restaurants in Tehran

Tehran is known for its Persian and Iranian foods. The food here will certainly leave you spellbound and for all the right reasons. However, you will find cuisines from all over the world here. Biz is a very popular restaurant that serves middle eastern and Californian cuisine. You will love the grilled salmon, avocado and creme fraiche on crispy potato pancakes here. Cafe Shemroon is a very quiet and charming cafe, known for its delicious breakfast menu. The cafe also serves the best cakes in all of Tehran, according to the locals. Alborz and Tamasha are two other restaurants that you must try on your vacation here. Head over to Divan if you want to enjoy authentic Persian food. Oven-roasted quail in a lemon marinade is a popular dish here, and it is served with couscous. Leon is a romantic restaurant that serves authentic Italian food. Make sure you order the beef carpaccio with olive oil, parmesan and lemon here. Monsoon is one of the most popular eateries in Tehran that has been in business for over 15 years. You will get lip-smacking Asian food at this restaurant. If you love interacting, make sure you interact with the locals, too, and get to know more about their life and culture. It will only add a friend in your life along with new experiences.

How to reach Tehran

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is the main international airport of Tehran, which is the capital of Iran. The airport is about 30 km from southwest Tehran. The flight connectivity to Tehran from India is limited. Turkish Airlines, Emirates Airline, IndiGo, Air India, Vistara have frequent flights to Tehran from India with layovers at Istanbul, New Delhi and Dubai. If you book in advance, you might come across great flight deals to Tehran from India. Keep a lookout for cheap flight tickets to Tehran, especially if you are travelling during the offseason. Tehran Airport also has accommodation facilities that you can avail at discounted prices, in case there are any last-minute changes to your plans. The airport is well-equipped with WiFi, Children's play area, prayer area, ATMs, currency exchange, information desk, smoking area and so on. You can also get the airport staff to help you get a cab, in case the airport is crowded and you are in a hurry. If you have an early flight to catch, you can book a hotel in Tehran that is closer to the airport to avoid the commute and board the flight on time.

  About Singapore Airport

Singapore Changi Airport or popularly known as Changi Airport services the city of Singapore and is a major civilian airport. It is easily one of the largest hubs for transportation in Asia. It has been rated by Skytrax as the World's Best Airport eight consecutive times since 2013. It is the world's first airport to reach such a milestone and earn a record. In terms of international passenger traffic and cargo, the Singapore Changi Airport stands as one of the busiest in the world. The airport is located in Changi, which is on the eastern side of Singapore. It is about 20 km away from Singapore's Downtown Core.

Singapore Changi Airport is the home base for a plethora of airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, BOC Aviation, Singapore Airlines Cargo, Jetstar Asia Airways and Silkair. The airport is recognised for its passenger traffic and stands at the 18th position on a global scale as the busiest airport. Just in 2019, Singapore Changi Airport accommodated over 68.3 million passengers. The airport serves close to 100 airlines with flights flying to 380 cities around the world. It has been recorded that the airport witnesses close to 7,400 flights that depart and arrive at Singapore Changi Airport every week. Over the years, Singapore Changi Airport has taken home over 620 awards ever since it has opened for business. Not to mention how it received 28 awards in one year alone, being 2019.

About Airport Terminals

As Singapore Changi Airport hosts more than 100 airlines with connections to over 380 cities in 100 countries worldwide, it witnesses an abundance of air traffic. It is the seventh busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic. The Singapore Changi Airport has five passenger terminals and has been designed to hold a capacity of about 85 million passengers. Terminal 1's operations kicked off in 1981 and are located on the northern side of the airport. The terminal underwent renovation and opened for public use in 2019. Terminal 2 is situated on the eastern side. However, the operations as on May 1, 2020, have been suspended for 18 months. Terminal 3's location is by the western end and officially opened for business in 2008.

Meanwhile, Terminal 4 is the most recent terminal that came into existence in 2017 and is at the southern side. Besides the four functioning terminals for domestic and international flights, the airport also caters to a private run terminal named JetQuay CIP Terminal. The terminal sees a resemblance to the First Class Terminal built by Lufthansa at the Frankfurt Airport in Germany. With an access fee, the terminal is open to all travellers who are travelling in varied classes. Plans to construct Terminal 5 are also in works. If it goes according to schedule, the terminal should be ready by 2030 with an expected capacity of 50 million passengers in a year.

About Airport Authority

Owned by the Government of Singapore, the airport is operated by a consortium of Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Republic of Singapore Air Force. Changi Airports International (CAI) is the consultant and investor in the airport venture. CAI is also recognised to be a leading company in the global aviation market. Over the years, the consortium has enabled extensive airport infrastructural development. The airport is currently being managed by CAI, who have worked to bring about a strong economic gain out of the developed project. They have further brought forth integrated solutions to enhance the airport's quality and for it to achieve world-class stature in the aviation industry. The airport is also associated with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore which is a statutory board that falls under the Ministry of Transport of the Government of Singapore. As part of the venture, the CAAS has enabled an air hub to help promote the safe practices and protocols for civilian air-service arrangements.

Top airlines flying from Singapore Changi Airport

Singapore Changi Airport serves as a home base for airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Silkair, BOC Aviation, Singapore Airlines Cargo, Scoot and Jetstar Asia Airways. The airport also witnesses some Indian airlines chartered for international travel. Air India, Air India Express, GoAir, IndiGo and Vistara are some of the Indian airlines that fly to Singapore Changi Airport. These flights have dedicated services to the airport and even have space for parking.

The airport caters extensively to international cities and is recognised as one of the best. The largest market for the Singapore Changi Airport is from cities such as Malaysia, India, Thailand, China, Tokyo, Sydney, Jakarta, Vietnam, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Denpasar, to name a few. The airlines seen by the Singapore Changi Airport include Air France, Air China, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, AirAsia, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Druk Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Malindo Air, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, United Airlines and Vietnam Airlines, to name a few. There are also extensive cargo flights and airlines that fly from Singapore Changi Airport. Cargo airlines from Singapore Changi Airport include Air Hong Kong, Asiana Cargo, Cathay Pacific Cargo, China Airlines Cargo, Etihad Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, Korean Air Cargo, SF Airlines, UPS Airlines and more.

Facilities at the Singapore Changi Airport

The airport serves a slew of facilities that would be ideal and essential for passengers.

Airport lounges- Singapore Changi Airport has a handful of airline lounges at all the terminals. You can find from first-class and business-class lounges to VIP rooms and hotels, Singapore Changi Airport offers many beautiful and snazzy lounges. Even the regular boarding lounge area near the departure zones are very exquisite.

Baby care rooms - There are dedicated baby care rooms at several intervals of the airport. The rooms are kept perfectly well and hygienic. They also have baby products such as diapers and powders.

Baggage storage - The baggage services include porter services where professionals escort the passengers and take care of their luggage. You can also get plastic wrapping done for your baggage.

ATMs and foreign exchange - There are ATM kiosks and foreign exchange counters and booths at all terminals. You can find them at the departures and arrivals segments of all terminals.

Medical services - Some many clinics and pharmacies are available at all the terminals in the airport. Medical assistance can also be availed if you check at the information desk.

Entertainment deck - Since there are many layovers of flights that do take place, the Singapore Changi Airport has installed entertainment decks to keep the passengers engaged. From watching TV to recreational activities, the airport has facilities for the same.

WiFi and internet - You can avail the airport's WiFi services on the phone. The airport also has dedicated internet cafes in several spots of the Singapore Changi Airport. You will have to pay a fee to get access to the internet cafe.

Prayer rooms - The airport has dedicated multi-faith rooms to allow passengers to engage in their religious prayers. The rooms can also be used for meditation purposes in case required.

Smoking zones - To keep the atmosphere of the airport clean and fresh, the Singapore Changi Airport has installed several smoking lounges. You can find packs of cigarettes at the airport premise as well.

Spas and shower services - There are booths for shower and spa services that can be availed at the airport's lounge.

How to reach Singapore Changi Airport

Mass Rapid Transit

Since the Singapore Changi Airport is massive with a slew of terminals sprawled across the expanse, the airport has provided a dedicated Mass Rapid Transit network which works as a perfect connection for Singapore Expo site as well as the Changi Airport. There are underground lines called the Changi Airport MRT station which links Terminal 2 and 3. A Downtown Line opened recently owing to the tremendous demand for the route connecting Pasir Ris and Tuas link. The dedicated shuttle service connects the Expo from Bukit Timah and Bukit Panjang to and from the city. The MRT is considered to be one of the most convenient ways to reach the Singapore Changi Airport. A plan to build Land Transport Masterplan is in the works that would be extended to Terminal 5 of Singapore Changi Airport. The plan is said to be concluded by 2040.

Bus

There are dedicated bus services to reach the Singapore Changi Airport. They are operated by SBS Transit, Go-Ahead Singapore and SMRT Buses. These buses have excellent stops which connect Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 as well. Another route that connects the first three terminals is from the basement busy bays. One of the best ways to reach Singapore Changi Airport also has coaches that traverse from Johor Bahru. They start coaches and stand at Terminals 1,2 and 3.

Taxi and rentals

Taxis and rentals are also available at the Singapore Changi Airport. You can find efficient taxis and rentals from the city centre to reach the Singapore Changi Airport. You can avail limousine services as well to reach the Singapore Changi Airport.