The best things to do on a Singapore layover, from airport jacuzzis and street food to tropical exploration
Whether you have three hours or a good half-day in the Lion City, there are plenty of interesting things for you to do and still make it back in time for the next leg of your journey
There is a reason Changi Airport has been ranked the world’s best airport for five years in a row at the Skytrax World Airport Awards: it boasts one of the most efficient, green and pleasant transit experiences a traveller could hope to find.
If you have time to spare during a layover then there is plenty to do both in and out of the airport besides duty-free shopping and looking for somewhere to charge your phone. The city centre is just 30 minutes or so away by MRT train, so it is a breeze to zip in and out for a spot of exploration. Here are some suggestions for making the most of your time.
3 hours: Explore Changi Airport
Sky trains run between the three (soon to be four) terminals every couple of minutes and three hours gives you ample time to explore all of them.
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The airport is great for families, with many interactive play areas scattered across each terminal right up to the boarding gates.
If you are jet-lagged, take a dip in the rooftop jacuzzi pool in Terminal 1 and watch planes take off. Alternatively, take the sky train over to Terminal 2 to watch a film at the 24-hour cinema.
