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Singapore to London with KrisFlyer Miles

A long-haul KrisFlyer redemption to London Heathrow (LHR), one of Singapore Airlines’ busiest routes to Europe. Premium-cabin awards draw most of the interest here because paid business fares to London run into five figures.

SIN
Singapore Changi
13h 55m · 10,880 km
Direct · Singapore Airlines
LHR
London
The value insight
7.6¢per mile

London in first is one of the popular long-haul redemptions in the KrisFlyer chart — you are effectively getting 7.6 SG cents of value for every mile you spend.

From miles
148,000
First · Saver · one-way
Cash equivalent
S$22,452
Avg round-trip fare
You save
S$21,952
After ~S$500 in taxes

What each cabin costs, in miles and in cash.

KrisFlyer Saver Award miles are one-way from SIN. Cash ranges are an editorial baseline that shifts with booking date and season. Taxes are payable in cash regardless of cabin.

Award tier
Trip type
Cabin
Miles required
Cash range (round trip)
You save
Value per mile

Economy

Saver award · Round trip

88,000mi
S$1,295–S$3,381
S$1,592
2.4¢/mi

Premium Economy

Saver award · Round trip

149,000mi
S$3,128–S$5,963
S$4,754
3.5¢/mi

Business

Saver award · Round trip

217,000mi
S$6,952–S$14,584
S$9,926
4.9¢/mi

First

Saver award · Round trip

296,000mi
S$20,999–S$22,452
S$21,452
7.6¢/mi

Cents per mile = (round trip cash midpoint × 100) ÷ round trip miles required. cpm is invariant under the trip-type toggle — only the absolute miles, cash and savings amounts change. Advantage cpm is roughly half Saver because the miles cost roughly doubles for the same seat. Miles and tax estimates as of April 2026.

About the city

London, United Kingdom.

London skyline
London · United Kingdom

A long-haul KrisFlyer redemption to London Heathrow (LHR), one of Singapore Airlines’ busiest routes to Europe. Premium-cabin awards draw most of the interest here because paid business fares to London run into five figures.

Paid business fares to London often exceed S$10,000 return, so a Saver Business award tends to return one of the higher cents-per-mile values on the chart. KrisFlyer adds no fuel surcharge on Singapore Airlines-operated awards, but the return leg carries UK Air Passenger Duty, which from April 2026 is £106 in economy and £253 in premium cabins on ultra-long-haul routes.

When to visit
May–September (longest days, mildest weather); December brings Christmas markets but short, grey days
Flight time
13h 55m
Distance from SIN
10,880 km
Stopover on award
Conditionally
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Round trip from
S$1,295
Flight time
13h 55m
Cabin
Economy
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Partner
Agoda
Currency
SGD
Booking fees
None
Travel tips

Small things travellers like to know about London.

  • Singapore passport holders need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before flying; apply online or through the UK ETA app.
  • Tap a contactless bank card or phone on the Tube, buses, and the Elizabeth line; daily fares cap automatically, so an Oyster card is optional.
  • The Elizabeth line links Heathrow with central London for less than the Heathrow Express, which is faster to Paddington but costs more.
  • UK sockets use the same three-pin Type G plug as Singapore, so no adapter is needed.
  • Weather changes quickly even in summer; pack a light waterproof layer.
Common questions

Before you book.

How many KrisFlyer miles do I need to fly Singapore to London?

KrisFlyer Saver Award: 44,000 miles one-way Economy, 108,500 miles Business, 148,000 miles First. Advantage Award: approximately 2× the Saver rates. Taxes are approximately S$250 Economy and S$400 Business — payable in cash regardless of cabin.

How many KrisFlyer miles from Singapore to United Kingdom?

Flying Singapore to United Kingdom on KrisFlyer miles via London (LHR) costs 44,000 miles one-way Economy, 108,500 miles Business, 148,000 miles First on the Saver Award, plus approximately S$250 Economy or S$400 Business in cash taxes. Advantage Awards cost approximately 2× the Saver rates.

Are Singapore Airlines miles the same as KrisFlyer miles?

Yes. KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines' frequent flyer programme, so Singapore Airlines miles and KrisFlyer miles refer to the same currency. For Singapore to London, the Saver Award costs 44,000 miles Economy, 108,500 miles Business, and 148,000 miles First. KrisFlyer miles can also be redeemed on Star Alliance partner airlines and SIA's other partners, though partner award rates may differ from the SIA-operated rates shown above.

Is using KrisFlyer miles worth it for Singapore to London?

Based on tracked cash ranges, Economy redemption shows 2.4¢/mile and Business shows 4.9¢/mile. As a reference, redemptions above 2¢/mile are commonly considered strong value, 1–2¢ mid-range, and below 1¢ lower value. The choice depends on your miles balance and current cash fares.

Economy or business class to London — which is the better miles value?

Both cabins draw on the same KrisFlyer Saver chart, so the deciding factor is value per mile. To London, Economy redeems at about 2.4¢/mile (44,000 miles one-way, ~S$250 taxes) and Business at about 4.9¢/mile (108,500 miles one-way, ~S$400 taxes). Business returns the higher cents-per-mile on this route, so it stretches each mile further; Economy asks for fewer miles and lower cash taxes if you are conserving a balance.

How much are taxes on a KrisFlyer award to London?

Approximately S$250 for Economy and S$400 for Business. Taxes are payable in cash regardless of cabin and may shift slightly with fuel surcharges and booking date.

How long is the flight from Singapore to London?

Approximately 13h 55m, covering 10,880 km. Direct flight operated by Singapore Airlines.

Which credit cards in Singapore earn KrisFlyer miles?

Many Singapore credit cards earn KrisFlyer miles (Singapore Airlines frequent flyer currency), either directly (co-branded SIA cards) or via transferable bank points across major issuers including Citi, DBS, UOB, HSBC, Standard Chartered, American Express, OCBC and Maybank. Projected miles earned depend on your spending profile — different cards reward dining, online, overseas, and travel categories at different rates. Use our comparison tool to see projected annual miles across 17 cards based on your actual spend. Compare miles cards →

When should I book a KrisFlyer award seat to London?

KrisFlyer Saver award seats typically release around 355 days before departure. Peak periods (Singapore school holidays, Lunar New Year, year-end) often book out within hours; off-peak weeks remain available much closer to departure.

What's the difference between Saver and Advantage KrisFlyer awards?

Saver awards cost the miles shown above but availability is tighter and released in smaller batches. Advantage awards cost roughly 2× the Saver miles and have wider availability, often bookable closer to departure. The cabin comparison table above shows Saver rates only.

Can I book a one-way KrisFlyer award to London?

Yes. KrisFlyer Saver and Advantage awards are bookable one-way at the per-direction rate shown above. Round-trip pricing is simply 2× the one-way miles. One-way bookings are useful for stopovers, open-jaw itineraries, or pairing with another airline on the return.
Earn the miles

Cards that earn miles for London.

These cards credit Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles — the currency every Saver award above is priced in. Use the calculator to project your annual miles by card, based on your own spending.

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