Got a long layover at Singapore’s Changi Airport? You’re in luck cos there are heaps of things to do at Singapore Airport, it’s impossible to get bored! And you don’t even have to spend any dime to have a good time.
With tons of free and cheap things to do, Singapore Airport is the perfect place to be stuck on a long layover. Check out 10 of the best (mostly free!) attractions to visit at Singapore Airport:
- Zoom down the slide
- Take a break at the gardens and parks
- Catch a movie at the T3 Amphitheatre
- Go on a free Singapore tour
- Have fun inside an indoor playground
- Watch and take pics of the Rain Vortex
- Admire art installations
- Visit the Viewing Malls
- Take a power nap
- Go on a hawker feast
1. Zoom down the slide
You have to be at least 1.3 metres tall to enjoy The Slide. Credits to @withjulian
Start your adventure at Singapore Airport by heading to Terminal 3 to ride The Slide! At four storeys high (or 12 metres high), The Slide is Singapore’s tallest slide. It is open to both the young and the young-at-heart! The ride starts at Level 1 and then whizzes you down to Basement 3.
2. Take a break at the gardens and parks
Take in a breath of fresh air after a long flight. Credits to @bianca.andretta
Feeling drained after a long flight? Recharge at Singapore Airport’s gardens and parks! One of the best free things to do inside Singapore Airport is to visit the Shiseido Forest Valley. Can you imagine taking a hike in a forest inside an airport? This indoor green utopia even has mini waterfalls to make your walk more enjoyable. You don’t even have to worry about sweating—the temperature inside is maintained at a comfortable cooling level.
3. Catch a movie at the T3 Amphitheatre
Catch your favourite flicks! Credits to @lara_geeh
Planning to watch movies to pass the time? Skip the tiny screen of your phone and enjoy free screenings of major blockbuster movies at the T3 Amphitheatre! Take a seat in one of its comfy chairs and watch your favourite films on its ultra-high-def LED screens. They also screen live shows, like significant sports events.
4. Go on a free Singapore tour
Marvel at Singapore’s fantastic skyline! Credits to Swapnil Bapat on Unsplash
Have enough time to spare before your next flight? Singapore Airport offers a Free Singapore Tour to its transit passengers. You only need at least five and a half hours of transit time to go on a two-hour tour around The Lion City! There are three tours to choose from: the Heritage Tour to see national monuments, the City Sights tour for Singapore’s premier buildings, and the Jewel, which showcases Changi Airport’s latest developments.
Don’t have enough time for a Singapore tour? Here are other things you can enjoy:
5. Have fun inside an indoor playground
Your kids will definitely enjoy the ball pit. Credits to @allin.allyna
Flying with kids? Take them to the playgrounds in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and never have to worry about them being bored for hours on end! Your kids will definitely enjoy running around with other kids, climbing obstacle courses, zooming down slides, and so much more. The best thing about these playgrounds is that they’re indoors, fully-padded, and air-conditioned!
6. Watch and take pics of the Rain Vortex
Don’t miss out on this view when you land at Singapore Airport. Credits to Darren Nunis on Unsplash
When you think of Singapore Airport, does the image of the breathtaking indoor waterfall pop into your head? Get a chance to see the waterfall in real life when you visit the Jewel. The HSBC Rain Vortex is located inside the Shiseido Forest Valley and is seven storeys tall, making it the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. For the million-dollar-shot, head down to B1 and B2 to get inside the Water Skin acrylic column for a selfie!
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7. Admire art installations
Les Oiseaux has been a mainstay art installation. Credits to @pao710
You don’t have to swipe any cards to enjoy Singapore Airport—just take a stroll and admire art installations scattered around the airport. At T4, you can find the majestic Les Oiseaux (The Birds) and the iconic Kinetic Rain at T1, which is made of over a thousand bronze droplets. Some installations are available temporarily, so there’s always something new to see inside. Be sure to hunt all the artwork you can during your layover.
8. Visit the Viewing Malls
Enjoy the views of the Viewing Malls. Credits to @hugo_tw
Wanna watch aeroplanes take flight? Pass the time at the Viewing Malls in Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and get front-row seats to all that airside action. Watch ground ops on the tarmac and observe planes take off. If you’re an aviation enthusiast, this is the best free thing to do at Singapore Airport.
9. Take a power nap
Catch some zzzs before your next flight. Credits to @j0m_jai
Looking for a spot to catch some shuteye? Thanks to Singapore Airport’s Snooze Lounges, there’s no need to curl up on the floor! Get your much-needed power nap on one of its comfy couches or recliners and enjoy the dimmer lighting and quiet atmosphere of these rest zones. If you find yourself at T2, check out the Oasis Lounge, which has ambient sounds to help you block out noises!
10. Go on a hawker feast
You have a ton of choices when it comes to local Singaporean food! Credits to @cookingwithmamamui
This ain’t free, but a trip to Singapore wouldn’t be complete without a major food binge! Lucky for you—you won’t even have to step out of the airport to enjoy a hawker feast. Around 80 eateries and restaurants are located at various terminals. Craving for some aromatic Hainanese Chicken Rice or Bak Kut Teh? Head to the Singapore Food Street at T3!
Written by: Elle David
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