Mumbai : Indians will soon be able to visit Singapore, as the country reopened its doors for travellers from India. Starting 29 November 2021, this quintessential cosmopolitan hub is allowing fully vaccinated travellers from India. As Singapore welcomes Indians, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is all set to commence flight operations under Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) introduced for travellers to enjoy quarantine-free access to the country. With 9 weekly flights from Mumbai, Singapore Airlines will now begin its operations on the Mumbai-Singapore sector. As the Little Red Dot awaits tourists, Indians can now rejoice and tick off their long pending travel to one of Asia’s most visited country.

After 20-month hiatus, Indians will finally enjoy travel to one of its favourite destinations. The recommencement of flights to Singapore comes as a boon to travellers from and around Mumbai who are looking to escape the city and unwind themselves. With 9 weekly flights, travellers from Mumbai can book themselves for an extravaganza experience at Singapore. Moreover, with the upsurge in air traffic to U.A.E, passengers will now enjoy additional flight frequency from CSMIA to Sharjah. CSMIA has been working extensively to provide accessibility and connectivity to the destinations, while offering best-in-class facilities and services along with ensuring safety and comfort while travellers transit from the airport.

For safe travel, vaccinated passengers travelling to Singapore are required to carry a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken 72 hours before departure and upload on the Air Suvidha portal. These norms exempt travellers who are younger than 5 years of age. According to the announcement by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), short-term visitors and long-term pass holders will be required to apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) to enter Singapore. Applications for the VTP for short-term visitors and long-term pass holders for travel India’s to Singapore are now open.

With an aim to maximise passenger delight, CSMIA continues to create distinctiveness through its experiential offerings while withstanding the challenges due to the pandemic. The airport has undertaken various safety measures and has implemented numerous SOPs, including the preventive measures laid down by the Government to safeguard the passengers’ wellbeing and curb the spread of the virus.