5 new family-friendly Changi Airport experiences to discover in 2024

By now, we all know that Singapore Changi Airport isn’t just your average airport but rather a treasure trove of experiences that rivals even the most lavish of shopping malls. Locals often visit the airport to dine, shop and have fun, making it a destination for families whether travelling or not. 

Changi Airport caters to the whole family in a way that few airports and lifestyle destinations can match. Forget boredom and embrace exciting adventures, delightful discoveries, and delicious treats, we’ve got a line-up of activities to keep everyone entertained. Young Pokémon trainers can battle it out at the flagship Ga-Olé store, and journey through a whimsical world inspired by The Little Prince, before ending your day on a high at Swensen’s Unlimited with its epic buffet boasting 48 rotating ice cream flavours. 

Here are the latest family-friendly Changi attractions and activities to check out!

1. Pokémon Ga-Olé Station Terminal 3

You gotta catch ‘em all when you’re here in Singapore. While Singapore Changi Airport is full of pokestops inside the world of Pokémon Go, the kids can take it a level up at one of the Pokémon Ga-Olé game stations at Terminal 3!

Made by Pokémon fans, for Pokémon fans, Pokémon Ga-Olé is a kids’ amusement game machine where players enjoy a 2-vs-2 Pokémon battle on huge 50-inch vertical monitors. The Pokémon Ga-Olé Station at Terminal 3 is the flagship Ga-Olé store in Singapore with 10 stations that are available all day. 

It’s S$2 per play and once you get into it, you can never just stop at one play—there are just too many Pokémon to catch, and countless disks to collect. For a little more information about Pokémon Ga-Olé and how it is played, visit the Pokémon Ga-Olé website.

Location: Terminal 3 #B2-56
Cost: S$2
Age Requirement: Suitable for all ages

2. Adventures with The Little Prince at Terminal 3

There’s always something different to explore at Changi Airport, with rotating themes and kid-friendly activities throughout the year during the school holidays. We’ve previously had themed exhibitions like Hasbro Games and Rilakkuma, and this time, Changi Airport is pulling out all the stops for its latest event.

From 24 May to 14 July 2024, explore the timeless joys of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince when it transforms Terminal 3 into a whimsical interactive playland for all ages. The ‘Adventures with The Little Prince’ brings with it themed activities, Insta-worthy photo opportunities and plenty of The Little Prince merchandise and premiums to bring home with you. 

Highlights include but aren’t limited to;

• Kick off with A round of Starry Mini Golf that takes families, friends, and fans for a seven-hole adventure under the stars
• Explore the lovingly appointed photo spots throughout Terminal 3 with key motifs from the book
• Travel with the Little Prince himself when the story comes alive at ST3PS via the storytelling sessions presented by Alliance Française de Singapour

Find out more about the activities to enjoy at ‘Adventures with The Little Prince’, and experience a beloved classic from a whole new perspective this summer at Changi Airport!

Location: Throughout Terminal 3
Cost: Varies
Age Requirement: Suitable for all ages

3. Swensen’s Unlimited at Terminal 2

This Changi Airport attraction is less the ‘attraction’ in the traditional sense and more a gastronomy extravaganza that will have you filled up to the brim! Still, every Singaporean knows that exciting feeling of visiting Swensen’s for their birthday—and this is that spruced up to the nines. 

Swensen’s Unlimited is a buffet experience that offers a whopping 48 rotating ice cream flavours and a variety of local and international cuisines from hot dishes, to live cooking stations, seafood and more. Enjoy everything from Peranakan selections like the Ayam Buah Keluak and Nyonya Achar to their live Western carvings of Rotisserie ChickenChick and Roast Striploin, with an accompaniment of sauces.

While the offerings of pizzas and roasts are mouthwatering, you can’t miss the dessert buffet here with Swensen’s signature ice cream offerings. From the classic flavours of Thin Mint and Cookies & Cream to outlet exclusives like Laksa and Kaya, this place is a bang for your buck no matter how you dice it. Just a word of warning, though, a sugar high is most likely guaranteed, but it’ll be worth it. 

The restaurant is Halal-certified and has a 200-seating capacity, with private rooms if you’d like to dine in the comfort and privacy of the company of those you know. 

Location: Changi Airport Terminal 2 Arrival Hall
Cost: Unlimited buffet starts from S$31++
Age Requirement: Child rates apply to those aged 4-12 years old. Complimentary for children aged four and below with every paying adult.

4. Chaos Lab at Terminal 2

Unleash your imagination in an adventure zone where creativity, innovation, and education come together at the Chaos Lab. 

The experience spreads across five rooms:

• Light Reactive Mural - a room with changing lights 
• Vacuum Tubes - an interactive exhibit
• Glow in the Dark Room - where you get to doodle on the floor and walls 
• Light Lab - where you can do art with colourful light tubes 
• Slime Station - where you can create and take home slime masterpieces
• Bubbling Ball Pit - where you get to play and hang out in a multi-colour ball pit

Allocate a minimum of 45 to 60 minutes to fully allow your little ones to immerse themselves in this experience. If you’re heading there before a flight out, this will surely wear out your little ones for a restful time on board. 

Visitors are advised to check directly with Chaos Lab on their operating hours which may differ on public and school holidays.

Location: Changi Airport Terminal 2, Level 3 (Near the link bridge to Jewel Changi Airport)
Cost: Prices start from S$9, though children ages 0-2 can enter for free. 
Age Requirement: Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

5. Climb@T3

A family-friendly climbing facility with guided and unguided programmes for climbers of all ages and varying skill levels, Climb@T3 takes scaling new heights to new levels. This is by far one of the most exciting things to do in the east of Singapore, and a unique activity to partake in during your layover if we do say so ourselves. 

The route setters of the bouldering wall and rock walls have designed routes aimed at building character and empowering young climbers through rock climbing. You’ll find climbing routes catered to all sorts of competency levels. Beginners get to climb alongside veterans, all in the name of improving together. 

Sessions at Climb@T3 range from 60 minutes to 120 minutes, depending on the type of session you pick. Factor in the age and abilities of your group, and plan around that. Private bookings are also available. You can enquire about private bookings at hello@climbt3.sg.

Location: Basement at Terminal 3
Cost: Prices for passes start at S$10. Find out more and buy your passes on the Climb@T3 site.
Age Requirement: The minimum age to enter Climb@T3 is two years old. Those aged between two and three years old will only be able to utilise the low boulder wall due to safety reasons.

 

By now, no matter the age, fun things to do at Changi Airport are part and parcel of every itinerary at Changi. So the next time you’re here, don’t forget to check out all the fun things to do at Changi Airport and take home some exclusive souvenirs!

 

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