These 10 Shops at Singapore Changi Airport Are Just Calling Your Name

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Last updated 19 Dec 2022

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Everyone has heard about the wonders of Singapore’s Changi Airport—from the indoor waterfall, a.k.a the “Rain Vortex,” to the many luxurious amenities found right inside the airport, like a movie theater, a spa, and even a hotel. It’s one of the busiest airports in the world, and yet, passengers remain comfortable and entertained with world-class cuisine, recreational spaces, and shops galore. There’s no question as to why it’s held the title for “Best Airport” for several years now.

There are four terminals, plus Jewel Changi, at Changi Airport to explore. Each terminal has different activities for travellers of all ages, along with cosy lounges that each offer different services. Here’s the scoop on each lounge and what to expect.

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Is Singapore airport good for shopping?

Although layovers at the airport aren’t usually enjoyable, it definitely won’t be as bad when you’re at Changi Airport. If you’ve spent most of your trip sightseeing, you can still get a bunch of shopping done right before you go. The airport’s options for Singapore shopping are plenty, and with many different shops to choose from, you’ll surely satisfy the shopaholic in you.

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Does Singapore have duty-free shopping?

There are several shops at Singapore Airport’s duty-free shopping experience. Enjoy luxury brands and exclusive goods at more reasonable prices than if you were to buy them back home. These items include cosmetics, fragrances, luxury fashion pieces, electronics, alcohol, and more. You can find just about anything at Singapore Airport’s duty-free shops.

The Shilla Duty Free
Beautique by iShopChangi
Pokemon Center Singapore
Eu Yan Sang
Lotte Duty Free Wines & Spirits
1885 The Bottle Shop
Bengawan Solo
Bee Chee Hiang
Irvin’s Salted Egg
Rich & Good Cake Shop

1. The Shilla Duty Free

At Shilla Duty Free, you can find the largest range of beauty and skincare products among Singapore and Asia-Pacific airports. There are over 140 international brands at this Singapore Airport duty-free shop, and you can save up to 40% on renowned Western brands and cult-favourite Korean and Japanese brands. Plus, they’ve got a store at every terminal, so you have every reason to stock up on all your beauty needs.

2. Beautique by iShopChangi

Beautique is your best option for leading brands in cosmetics and fragrances. Enjoy store-exclusive products and promotions when you visit their location at Jewel Changi. But that’s not even the best part about this store. Beautique allows travellers and non-travellers to shop their items through their online website, which you can have delivered or pick up at Changi Airport.

3. Pokémon Center Singapore

On the hunt for the rarest, strongest, or even the cutest Pokémons? You’ll probably find them here at Pokémon Center Singapore. As the first Pokémon Center in Asia outside of Japan, you and your kids will be spoiled with exclusive Pokémon merchandise, like plushies, stationery, trading cards, and video games. Even if you’re not buying anything, just visiting the store is an experience because of how much it resembles the Pokémon Centre in the video game, so don’t forget to snap pics!

4. Eu Yan Sang

Eu Yan Sang was founded in 1879, and has since been Asia’s leading Traditional Chinese Medicine company. With a purpose of “Caring for Mankind,” they provide only the finest quality Chinese herbs and Chinese proprietary medicine, along with health supplements and other herbal needs. Just ask their staff to help you find the right remedies suited to your needs.

5. Lotte Duty Free Wines & Spirits

Lotte Duty Free Wines & Spirits is the go-to for Singapore Airport duty-free booze and tobacco products. Here, you’ll find premium wines and high-end spirits from exclusive labels, including Hennessy, Johnny Walker, and Chivas Regal. There’s a store at every terminal, so you can take advantage of the best deals no matter where you are.

6. 1855 The Bottle Shop

The vacation doesn’t have to stop once you land at home. Credits to @chinisthin on Instagram Don’t miss the chance to visit the three-time recipient of Singapore Tatler’s Best Wine Retailer award (2017-2019), the 1855 The Bottle Shop, while you’re in the Lion City. If you weren’t able to visit their locations during your stay, you can still do so at Changi Airport. Shop over 1,000+ premium labels of wines and spirits to take home, or get a personalised recommendation in-store depending on your tastes.

7. Bengawan Solo

Bengawan Solo is a household name in Singapore for a good reason. They’re home to traditional Singaporean cakes and kueh, such as Kueh Lapis Sagu, Ondeh Ondeh, and Kueh Lapis. Kueh is a snack made from glutinous rice, coconut, and palm sugar; they can be sweet or savory depending on their filling. Find more popular Singaporean souvenirs to enjoy on the plane or bring home to your loved ones when you visit.

8. Bee Chee Hiang

If you’ve ever been to Singapore or know someone who has, then you’ve probably heard of Bee Chee Hiang. They started in 1933 and have since opened over 370 outlets across Asia. BCH specialises in barbequed meat, or bakkwa, which is made with only natural and premium ingredients without MSG, artificial preservatives, and colouring. These are must-buy souvenirs during your Singapore shopping.

9. Irvin’s Salted Egg

If you haven’t heard of Irvin’s Salted Egg potato chips, where have you been? This Singaporean-based snack company is known worldwide for their dangerously addictive salted egg-flavoured snacks. They offer high quality ingredients with no added preservatives in a range of options, like fish skin, salmon skin, cassava chips, and even instant noodles.

10. Rich & Good Cake Shop

Rich & Good Cake Shop was founded by a mother-daughter duo in 1997 in Singapore, and continues to serve home-baked goodness to its customers. They offer over 110 flavours of swiss rolls, including the kaya flavour, which is their best seller, strawberry, red velvet, and durian. You’ll probably also wanna try out their chiffon cakes, walnut cakes, almond squares, and pistachio cornflakes cookies.

When you’re done making the most of Singapore Airport’s duty-free stores, visit any of these locations for fun (and free!) activities that’ll round up your Changi Airport experience. Here are 16 of the airport’s best kept secrets.