THE world's best airline has launched new flights from a UK airport - and it's good news for long-haul travellers. Singapore Airlines was named the best 'World's Best Airline' in the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards, having won the top award for a number of years. And the airline announced last year that it would launch new flights from London Gatwick to Singapore.
Having launched this week, the service will now operate five times a week, arriving at Changi Airport (also often named the world's best airport ). Singapore Airlines already operates flights to Singapore from London Heathrow, with four daily flights, and Manchester , with five weekly flights. The new London Gatwick -Singapore flights start from £577 according to the Singapore Airlines website, and take around 13 hours.
However, we found some for as little £426 each way, when travelling in September and October, or £539 return, with Skyscanner. And temperatures remain around 32C, so it is a great option for some post-summer sun. But the new Gatwick flights are good news for Brits heading to longer haul, winter sun destinations.
This is because Singapore is often used as a stopover destination for destinations across Asia, with Brits connecting at Changi Airport. The new London Gatwick route will also offer Brits the fastest UK-Sydney route, taking around 21 hours and 40 minutes. SIA UK & Ireland general manager Mohamed Rafi Mar said: “We are pleased to offer more choices to customers, with London Gatwi.
