Article: What It’s Like Flying to Singapore in 2022

[aaa99]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

This update today is great news. Does this mean transiting on two separate tickets is now possible?

Planning to fly up from MEL-SIN on a VTL flight and connection to a separate miles redemption tikcet onwards. I was planning to still allow a day in between just in case.

 

[BudgetFly]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

This update today is great news. Does this mean transiting on two separate tickets is now possible?

Planning to fly up from MEL-SIN on a VTL flight and connection to a separate miles redemption tikcet onwards. I was planning to still allow a day in between just in case.

I didn't see any changes to the transit. But it will be easier and faster to get into Singapore and then back into Changi for a separate ticket flight.
I'm in a similar position and will wait a couple more weeks to see if transit regulations evolve!

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Travelling in May. Am debating whether to book refundable hotel or non refundable. Over $200 difference per night.

What risk are you trying to cover? Covid travel insurance? Know how long (and/or how often) cheaper rate available?

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

I didn't see any changes to the transit. But it will be easier and faster to get into Singapore and then back into Changi for a separate ticket flight.
I'm in a similar position and will wait a couple more weeks to see if transit regulations evolve!

Assuming negative on arrival...for those trying a landslide transit aka arrive, pass immigration/customs and then check in eg same day/next day

 

[Kiwi_Flyer]

Good news for the AFF June long weekend lounge crawl!

Not for NZers (not in VTL), but perhaps we can get around this by spending 7 days in Oz en route?

 

[aaa99]

Assuming negative on arrival...for those trying a landslide transit aka arrive, pass immigration/customs and then check in eg same day/next day

Yep, this is my plan. Although, it looks like one needs to find a place to get ART done.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Yep, this is my plan. Although, it looks like one needs to find a place to get ART done.

My understanding of yesterday’s announcement is the supervised RAT would be the same way as previous supervised PCR ie at airport, just pass immigration??!!

 

[I love to travel]

What risk are you trying to cover? Covid travel insurance? Know how long (and/or how often) cheaper rate available?

A new variant that means borders closing without notice and getting COVID before I go.

 

[aaa99]

My understanding of yesterday’s announcement is the supervised RAT would be the same way as previous supervised PCR ie at airport, just pass immigration??!!

I thought so too, but this article seems to suggest otherwise: Singapore VTL on-arrival PCR test changing to post-arrival ART method, Day 2-7 tests axed

Hopefully things clear up in the next few weeks.

 

[BudgetFly]

Assuming negative on arrival...for those trying a landslide transit aka arrive, pass immigration/customs and then check in eg same day/next day

Yes, but must come on a VTL flight.

 

[serfty]

MOH | Test Centres

Joint Testing Centres

www.moh.gov.sg

About Quick Test Centres (QTCs)​

Quick Test Centres (QTCs) provide self-paid ART, where the test will be self-administered and supervised by an approved COVID-19 test provider. The test will cost $15 (inclusive of GST), with payment to be made at the QTCs through cashless modes, such as Mastercard, NETS, PayNow and Visa. Individuals will need to bring along their photo identification for verification at the QTC.

There may be one at T3. I presume "Self Paid" means BYO RAT ART ...

GoWhere

www.gowhere.gov.sg

You need to book, but it seems you can't book without a working SG phone number.

Appointment Booking Portal

Screening appointment

go.gov.sg

EDIT

MOH | News Highlights

Find speeches, press releases, forum replies and parliamentary Q&A.

www.moh.gov.sg

29. We will also move on-arrival ART test for travellers out of the airport, to one of the 200 Quick Test Centres or Combined Test Centres around the island. Travellers will receive a booking link to take their ART within 24 hours of arrival. Minister Iswaran will speak more about this, as well as changes to the current VTL schemes.

 

[henrus]

Anyone done a LAMP on arrival instead of the PCR?

I just went to book my arrival test for tomorrow and if offered either a PCR test for $125 or an Express LAMP (with 1 hour turn around) for $204. I've opted for the $204 as the extra $79 for a 1hr turn around means that basically by the time I get to the hotel I'll have results.

I guess this is all a moot point in the next few days once they switch to RAT's.

 

[auriga]

MOH | Test Centres

Joint Testing Centres

www.moh.gov.sg

There is a Raffles clinic at the airport which is a QTC (quick test centre). Currently it is not an extended hours centre.

 

[N860CR]

This is good news. Transiting SIN from CPT (to SYD) still required a PCR a week ago (and a holding cell visit). From what I read of it, the RAT for entry to Australia will do now. Certainly makes life a lot easier for those travelling to a country that doesn't require testing.

 

[BudgetFly]

TRANSIT But what does it all mean?! This from official website today:

"Travellers are advised to check with their airline if it has an approved transfer route through Singapore before purchasing tickets. Travellers do not need to obtain approvals under any Safe Travel Lane (e.g. Vaccinated Travel Lane) to transit in Singapore."

Can I take the QANTAS VTL flight to SIN with no check baggage, stay in transit and proceed to the booked airline of my choice?

 

[AIRwin]

Can I take the QANTAS VTL flight to SIN with no check baggage, stay in transit and proceed to the booked airline of my choice?

Only for certain routes booked on a single itinerary:

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/coronavirus/international-travel/singapore-flights.html#transiting-in-singapore

 

[Choo-Lee Khor]

Does anyone else think the Trace Together app sounds super creepy? No? Just me?

I guess I prefer my govt surveillance more covert

We were on this app during our Nov visit. We accepted as part of the requirements and responsible for everybody’s good.

 

[SCM]

Does anyone know if the no testing for transiting includes things like airport lounges?

 

[SYD]

Does anyone know if the no testing for transiting includes things like airport lounges?

You can access lounges during transit. No testing required.

Transiting through Changi | Covid-19 Information Hub | Singapore Changi Airport

www.changiairport.com

 

[SCM]

Can anyone explain this to me about transfers at Singapore -

"Under the government's transit travel rules, passengers who arrive in Changi and plan to depart on a different airline, must have both flights booked in the same booking itinerary. Passengers must also have their checked-in luggage tagged-through from the origin airport to their final destination.

So for example if I want to book some Qantas flights (ie. classic rewards) to Singapore from the Qantas website, and then make a separate booking with Qatar or Emirates to fly from there to Europe, this is not possible?

Why do they do this, is it a protectionist measure to force people into flying with SQ?