Can you combine Singapore and the Maldives in one holiday package?
Yes. The nonstop flight from Singapore to Malé takes about four and a half hours, so the move costs one travel day, not two.
Bali and Singapore both run on UTC+8. The Maldives is three hours behind at UTC+5, which shortens the jump back to UK time at the end.
If you would rather skip Bali, the Singapore, Maldives and Dubai holiday adds Dubai instead.
Why Bali comes first, then Singapore
Your flight from the UK lands at Denpasar, so the trip opens inland at Ubud for temples and rice terraces, then moves down to the beach at Sanur. From Denpasar, Singapore is under three hours away nonstop.
Singapore sits between Bali and Malé, with nonstop flights on both legs, and gives you a city break halfway through. The Maldives goes last, so the holiday ends on rest, a short boat ride from the airport home.
Looking for a Bali and Maldives package? This is one, with Singapore joining them. For other routes, compare our other multi-centre holidays in Asia.
When is the best time for Bali, Singapore and the Maldives together?
Bali's and the Maldives' dry seasons barely overlap.
| Months | Bali | Singapore | Maldives |
|---|
| January to March. | Wet season. | Northeast monsoon, February the driest month. | Dry northeast monsoon. |
| April to early May. | Dry season begins. | Inter-monsoon showers. | Transition month. |
| June to October. | Dry season. | Southwest monsoon, then inter-monsoon in October. | Wet southwest monsoon. |
| November and December. | Wet season. | Wettest months of the year. | Wet to November, December a transition month. |
April is the one month that works at both ends. Bali has turned dry, and the Maldives has not yet reached the southwest monsoon, which normally sets in from mid-May. January to March gives you the Maldives at its best and Bali in the rains. June to October flips that round. Singapore has no distinct wet or dry season, so it barely changes the decision.
Passports, visas and arrival forms for a UK passport
Each of the three stops has its own online arrival form.
| Stop | Visa | Before or on arrival | Passport validity |
|---|
| Bali (Indonesia). | Visa on arrival or e-VOA, IDR 500,000, single entry. | Free All Indonesia declaration within 72 hours of arrival, plus the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about £8). | 6 months from arrival, with 2 blank pages. |
| Singapore. | Not needed for stays normally of 30 to 90 days. | SG Arrival Card in the 3 days before you arrive. | 6 months from arrival. |
| Maldives. | 30-day visa on arrival for tourists. | IMUGA declaration within 96 hours of your flight, and again before you leave. | 1 month from arrival. |
The SG Arrival Card costs nothing on the official ICA page; commercial lookalike sites charge a fee. Check the FCDO pages for Indonesia, Singapore and the Maldives before you travel.
Who this trip suits, and who should drop a stop
It suits a first trip to Asia of two weeks or more: culture, a city and a beach without long drives. It suits less well if you hate packing, with four hotel check-ins and three flights after landing in Bali.
If the island is the real point of the trip, the Maldives part here may feel short. Ask for extra nights at the resort, or leave Bali out altogether. If Bali is the draw, keep this route and read up on where else to stay in Bali. Our Maldives holiday guide compares other atolls.