How to make full use of your transit time at Changi Airport

A vacation doesn’t start at the arrival gate of your destination; it begins the moment you depart from home. Start your adventure even while you’re between flights at Changi Airport. Whether it’s a short layover or a long overnight stopover, there’s always something for you to do and experience at Changi Airport!

5.5 hours to 8 hours: Head on a tour

Did you know Changi offers free tours to keep the whole family entertained? If you're traveling with children in tow and have a transit time of 5.5 hours or less, go on the Discover Changi tour, where you’ll be given a guided tour around the airport. The tour is  packed with a great deal of interesting fun facts and insider information — useful for the whole family! For example, you’ll learn where you can find the most Instagram-worthy spots in the airport for an album of cool family photos before your holiday.

Duration of Tour/Cost: 1 hour | Free

Changi Airport is home to nine themed gardens, providing havens of greenery for travellers

Have more than 5.5 hours to spare before your next flight? Opt for the free Singapore tour, where you can choose from two sets of itineraries — the Heritage Tour where you’ll wander the streets of Singapore, appreciating monuments that have withstood decades of history or the City Sights Tour, where you will explore places with the most captivating views of the cityscape.

Duration of Tour/Cost: 2.5 hours | Free

The tour will include a stopover at Kampong Glam, one of Singapore’s colourful ethnic precincts

8 to 24 hours: Check out the transit lounges and hotels

Pamper yourself with a massage or mani-pedi to ease yourself into the holiday mood. With a wide range of amenities such as gyms and cocktail bars, you can be sure you’d find something that suits you. If you’re looking to nap, freshen up or just unwind, check in to the Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel, where you can enjoy stunning views of the airport runway from the Family and Double Plus rooms, or head to the outdoor swimming pool for a relaxing swim.

Cost:

Hotels: From S$100 for a standard single room

Lounges: From around S$58 per entry

Don’t be afraid of oversleeping – there are services available to wake you up at a prearranged timing!

24 hours or more: Go for the stopover package

There are two packages available for transit passengers who are in transit for 24 hours or more; the Singapore Stopover Holiday and the Changi Stopover Package. The Singapore Stopover Holiday, a collaboration with Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board, gives you a one-night hotel stay, complimentary rides on the SIA Hop-on Bus, and access to over 20 attractive deals. However, this is only available to those flying on Singapore Airlines and/or SilkAir.

If you’re on another airline, go for the Changi Stopover Package.  It comes with a 2-day-1-night stay in a hotel of your choice, a free SIM card and one-way airport transfer.

Both are ideal for you and your travel buddy as it gives you a mini-holiday in Singapore. Don’t worry about not knowing what to do in Singapore, Changi’s got you covered. From amazing architecture to see in town to where to find local food with a twist, you can pack your layover with plenty of activities.

Cost:

Singapore stopover package: Starts at S$40

Changi stopover package: Starts at S$63

Start sightseeing in Singapore even before reaching your intended destination

Bonus: Shopping at Changi Airport

If you’re only waiting for a couple of hours or so, check out some of the retail outlets found within the compound. From bookshops to cosmetics to clothes, there’s surely a sweet deal not to be missed at Changi Airport.

With over 400 retail outlets at Changi Airport, you’d be spoilt for choice

In fact, there are two ongoing promotions for you — If you’re flying Singapore Airlines, SilkAir or Air New Zealand, you can redeem a $20 Changi Transit Voucher (valid until 31 March 2019) under the Changi Transit Programme. If you’re flying on Jetstar, you can redeem a $20 Changi Recommends Voucher (valid for bookings made from 8 June 2018 until 28 February 2019) under the Jetstar Transit Rewards @ Changi programme.

Stopping at Changi Airport is worth getting excited about all year round. Whether you’re a shopaholic looking for exclusive deals and shopping promotions, or an explorer looking to make full use of your time here, find something that suits you with one of the best (and most extensive) transit privileges in the world!