Travelling from Singapore
Going to Australia?
Oceania · About 5 hours to Perth; 7 to 8 hours to the east coast · pays in AUD
Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast are long-standing favourites for Singaporean holidays, working holidays and visiting family or students.
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Your eSIM for Australia
Airalo
Australia's cities are well covered, though the outback is not. Airalo's Australia plans are reliable in and around the major cities; carry a larger bundle for road trips.
Your travel card for Australia
YouTrip
Australia is almost entirely cashless. A multi-currency card is essential — hold Australian dollars on YouTrip to avoid the bank FX fee on everyday tap-and-go spending.
Before you depart
Lounge access at Changi for the trip out
Before you fly to Australia
- Install your eSIM before you fly, so data works the moment you land in Australia.
- Load Australian dollar (AUD) onto your travel card to lock in the rate.
- Check whether a credit card you already hold includes airport lounge access.
- Download offline maps for Australia in case you land before your eSIM activates.
- Remember a data-only eSIM has no local number — use WhatsApp or Telegram for calls and OTPs.
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