The Dubai to Singapore flight is a medium-haul hop of around 5,840 kilometres (3,630 miles), and the direct flight time is around seven hours and ten minutes — one of the fastest long-haul connections out of the Gulf. Two carriers fly the route non-stop, Emirates and Singapore Airlines, both daily, and both with a full three-class service. The direct flight is the only way to do Dubai to Singapore in under eight hours, and because both carriers are top-tier full-service airlines the direct route is the clear pick for travellers who value time and comfort.
This guide is a full breakdown of the Dubai to Singapore flight time — the direct flight time, the fastest routes, the airlines and their schedules, the one-stop options if you want to save on the fare, the time zone shift and the arrival airport experience at Changi. We also cover everything else you need to book the trip: a hotel in the right part of Singapore, a car or bike for getting around, a Singapore eSIM so you stay connected the moment you land, and top-rated Singapore tours and experiences you can book in advance.
Dubai to Singapore Flight Time by Route
These are the Dubai to Singapore flight times by airline and routing, from the direct seven-hour services to the one-stop options. Flight times vary with the winds and the routing, so use these as a guide to the relative time of each option.
Dubai (DXB) → Singapore (SIN) — Emirates direct
Around 7 hours 10 minutesThe fastest way to fly from Dubai to Singapore is the direct Emirates service from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The flight time is around seven hours and ten minutes, depending on the winds and the routing. Emirates operates the route daily on a Boeing 777 with a full three-class service, and because it is a non-stop flight the total journey time is the door-to-door minimum. The direct flight is the best pick for travellers who value time and comfort on the Dubai to Singapore route.
Dubai (DXB) → Singapore (SIN) — Singapore Airlines direct
Around 7 hours 15 minutesSingapore Airlines also flies direct from Dubai to Singapore, with a flight time of around seven hours and fifteen minutes, on an Airbus A350. The Singapore Airlines service is a full-service flight with the same non-stop timing as Emirates, and is the natural pick if you are connecting onward from Changi on the Singapore Airlines network. Both direct carriers are timed to arrive in Singapore in the morning and the early afternoon, which lines up well with onward connections across Asia and Australasia.
Dubai (DXB) → Singapore (SIN) — Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH)
Around 10–12 hours totalQatar Airways flies Dubai to Singapore with a connection at Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha. The total journey time is usually between ten and twelve hours, depending on the layover, with a short Dubai-Doha leg and a longer Doha-Singapore leg. The Qatar Airways fare is often lower than the direct Emirates flight, and the Doha connection is one of the smoothest in the world. A good pick if you are price-sensitive and do not mind a stop.
Dubai (DXB) → Singapore (SIN) — Etihad via Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Around 10–13 hours totalEtihad Airways flies Dubai to Singapore with a connection at Abu Dhabi (AUH), with a total journey time of around ten to thirteen hours. The routing is a short Dubai-Abu Dhabi leg (often by coach transfer) and a longer Abu Dhabi-Singapore flight. The Etihad fare is usually competitive and the Abu Dhabi hub is quiet and efficient. A reasonable one-stop option if the timing and the fare work for your dates.
Dubai (DXB) → Singapore (SIN) — other one-stop carriers
Around 11–15 hours totalBeyond the Gulf carriers, the Dubai to Singapore route can be flown one-stop on a number of Asian and full-service carriers, including SriLankan Airlines (via Colombo), Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur), Thai Airways (via Bangkok), and the low-cost options like IndiGo or Air India Express with a connection in India. Total journey times range from around eleven to fifteen hours depending on the layover. These are usually the cheapest options, but with a longer total travel time.
Fastest Dubai to Singapore Flights — Key Facts
- Fastest direct flight time
- Around 7 hours 10 minutes (Emirates, Dubai DXB → Singapore SIN)
- Singapore Airlines direct flight time
- Around 7 hours 15 minutes
- Average direct flight time
- Around 7 hours (plus or minus 15 minutes for winds and routing)
- Distance Dubai to Singapore
- Around 5,840 km (3,630 miles) — a medium-haul flight
- Time zone difference
- Singapore is UTC+8; Dubai is UTC+4 — Singapore is 4 hours ahead of Dubai
- One-stop total travel time
- Around 10 to 15 hours depending on the carrier and the layover
- Direct carriers
- Emirates and Singapore Airlines (both daily, both non-stop)
- Arrival airport
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) — one of the best-connected and most efficient airports in the world
How to Pick the Best Dubai to Singapore Flight
- Emirates and Singapore Airlines both fly the Dubai to Singapore route direct in around seven hours — pick by schedule, fare and your frequent-flyer programme, not by flight time
- The direct flight is the only way to do Dubai to Singapore in under eight hours — every one-stop option adds at least three hours to the total journey time
- Singapore Airlines lands at Changi Terminal 2 or 3, and Emirates at Terminal 1 or 3 — Changi is so efficient that the arrival airport experience is fast and easy either way
- Qatar Airways via Doha is usually the cheapest one-stop option and the Doha connection is one of the smoothest in the world — a good value pick if you do not mind a stop
- For the direct flight, book six to eight weeks ahead for the best fare class — the cheaper Economy buckets on Emirates and Singapore Airlines close out closer to departure
- The time zone shift is four hours (Singapore is four hours ahead of Dubai), so a morning departure from Dubai lands in Singapore in the evening — plan your first night accordingly
- If you are connecting beyond Singapore on Singapore Airlines, the direct Dubai-Singapore flight is timed to feed the evening bank of onward connections across Asia and Australasia
- A daytime departure from Dubai lands in Singapore in the evening, which is a good arrival time for settling in and sleeping off the time shift; a red-eye is also available on some days
The Best Months to Fly Dubai to Singapore
February
February is one of the best months to fly Dubai to Singapore — the weather is warm and relatively dry, the Chinese New Year build-up has passed, and fares on the direct Emirates and Singapore Airlines services are below the yearly average. A great value month for the direct flight.
March
March is still in the good-value window before the Easter school holidays lift fares. The Singapore weather is warm and humid, and fares sit below the yearly average for most of the month. Book six to eight weeks ahead for the best prices on the direct flight.
June
June is the Great Singapore Sale month and a popular time to travel from Dubai to Singapore for shopping. Fares rise with demand but the direct flight is still well-served. Book early if you want the Great Sale timing, as the direct flights fill up with sale shoppers.
September
September is a quieter month on the Dubai to Singapore route, with strong fares and lower hotel prices. The Singapore weather is warm and humid, and the festive peaks have passed. A solid value month to fly Dubai to Singapore if you are flexible on dates.
October
October is a shoulder month on the Dubai to Singapore route — fares are still below the year average, the Singapore weather is warm, and the festive build-up has not yet begun. A great value month to fly if you avoid the late-month holiday demand.
Singapore in Pictures
A preview of what waits at the end of your Dubai to Singapore flight — from Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay to the Merlion, Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Sentosa Island.
Flights to Singapore
Compare live Dubai to Singapore fares across the direct Emirates and Singapore Airlines services and the one-stop carriers, with flexible dates and a price alert so you book at the cheapest point of the year.
Singapore Hotels
Book marquee hotels in Marina Bay, design stays in Chinatown and Kampong Glam, resort-style hotels on Sentosa, and value hotels near the MRT — close to the sights you flew all the way to Singapore to see.
Book Singapore HotelsCar Rental in Singapore
Pick up a car at Changi Airport (SIN) on arrival — the easiest way to explore the city, the East Coast and a drive across the border to Malaysia at your own pace.
Singapore eSIM
Install a Singapore eSIM before you fly so you have data, maps and ride-hailing the moment you land at Changi — no airport SIM queue and no roaming charges on the way to your hotel.
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Singapore's park connectors and the East Coast Park loop are a great way to see the city at a slow, green pace. Book a bike rental ahead and ride the waterfront and the gardens at your own pace.
Rent a BikeSingapore Tours & Experiences
Land at Changi and a pre-booked airport transfer takes the stress out of the first hour — then book a Gardens by the Bay visit, a Marina Bay night-lights tour, a Chinatown food walk, a Night Safari, a Sentosa day pass, or a city highlights tour to make the most of your Singapore trip. Browse and book top-rated Singapore experiences below, all with free cancellation.
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Entry & Marina Bay Night Lights TourFrequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to Singapore?
The direct flight from Dubai to Singapore takes around seven hours and ten minutes on Emirates and around seven hours and fifteen minutes on Singapore Airlines, both non-stop from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). One-stop options on Qatar Airways (via Doha), Etihad (via Abu Dhabi) and the Asian carriers add a connection, so the total journey time is usually between ten and fifteen hours depending on the layover.
What is the fastest flight from Dubai to Singapore?
The fastest flight from Dubai to Singapore is the direct Emirates service, with a flight time of around seven hours and ten minutes. The Singapore Airlines direct flight is almost identical at around seven hours and fifteen minutes. Both are non-stop and both are the only way to do Dubai to Singapore in under eight hours. Every one-stop option adds at least three hours to the total journey time.
Are there direct flights from Dubai to Singapore?
Yes — Emirates and Singapore Airlines both fly direct from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), both daily, both non-stop, and both with a flight time of around seven hours. The two carriers are the only direct options on the Dubai to Singapore route; all other carriers (Qatar Airways, Etihad, SriLankan, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and the low-cost options) fly the route one-stop.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Singapore?
The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Singapore are February, March, September and October, when demand is lower and the cheaper fare classes on Emirates and Singapore Airlines are more often open. Fares rise over the December-January festive season, the Chinese New Year period and the summer school holidays. Book six to eight weeks ahead for the best price on the direct flight.
How far is Dubai from Singapore by plane?
The flight distance from Dubai to Singapore is around 5,840 kilometres (3,630 miles), which makes it a medium-haul flight. The direct flight time is around seven hours and ten minutes, depending on the winds and the routing. A one-stop flight with a short connection adds at least three hours to the total journey time, so the direct flight is the clear pick if your priority is time.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Singapore?
Singapore is four hours ahead of Dubai — Singapore is UTC+8 and Dubai is UTC+4, and neither city observes daylight saving time. A morning departure from Dubai lands in Singapore in the evening of the same day, and a late-night departure from Dubai lands in Singapore in the morning. Plan your first night in Singapore around the arrival time to manage the time shift.
Which airlines fly from Dubai to Singapore?
Emirates and Singapore Airlines fly the Dubai to Singapore route direct, both daily and both non-stop with a flight time of around seven hours. Qatar Airways (via Doha), Etihad (via Abu Dhabi), SriLankan Airlines (via Colombo), Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur), Thai Airways (via Bangkok) and the low-cost carriers all fly the route one-stop. The direct carriers are the fastest; the one-stop carriers are usually the cheapest.
Do I need a visa for Singapore from Dubai?
Many nationalities, including UAE residents and most European, North American, Australasian and ASEAN passport holders, get a visa-free entry to Singapore for stays of up to 30 days, with a valid passport and an onward ticket. Some nationalities need a visa in advance. Check the current Singapore entry rules close to your trip, and make sure your passport is valid for at least six months on arrival.
Plan Your Dubai to Singapore Trip
Once you have picked your flight (direct for time, one-stop for price) and the month that fits your schedule, the rest is one batch of bookings: your Dubai to Singapore flight, a hotel in the right part of the city, a car or bike for the days you want to explore, a Singapore eSIM and any tours and an airport transfer you want to lock in ahead. Start planning below.