Stopover at one of the world’s best airports.
The world-class Singapore Airport has seen a lot of development and expansion over the years.
With its expansive architecture and airy design, Changi Airport is actually a tourist attraction in itself – even if you’re just there for a layover. Nowhere else will you find such a collection of artworks scattered throughout the airport terminal, a huge shopping complex, and a variety of entertainment centers to keep you occupied all in one place.
Here are some of its features that make it a great destination to visit and provide unique things to do in Changi Airport.
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1. Have some fun at the Entertainment Corner
Changi Airport has an entertainment deck in Terminal 4 where you can get your game on before you fly. Warm up with a friendly game of tennis, soccer, or bowling on the X-Box Kinect, or feel nostalgic as you play some of the classic arcade games like pinball or racing cars.
Source: Changi Airport Website
Changi Entertainment Corner
Location: T4 Transit Level 2
Opening Hours: 24 hours
2. Slide down the world’s tallest airport slide
There is a huge slide at Changi Airport that stands at 12m tall (or four stories high) at Terminal 3’s departure hall where the entire family can come to have fun. Adults and children alike can enter the tubular slide from Level 1 and glide down to Basement 3 for one last thrill before takeoff. It's definitely one of the coolest things to do in Changi Airport!
Source: Changi Airport Website
The Slide at T3
Location: T3 Public Level 1
Opening Hours: 12pm – 10:30pm (Daily)
3. Be astounded by the beauty of the Butterfly Garden
The Butterfly Garden in Changi Airport Terminal 3 is a stunning garden with more than 1,000 live butterflies. It’s the world’s first airport butterfly garden where you can get up close with the Nymphalids and learn about the different species. It also features pretty flora like the Red Powderpuff Plant, Egyptian Star Cluster, and Indian Holly.
Source: Changi Airport Website
Butterfly Garden
Location: T3 Transit Levels 2 and 3
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
4. Catch a Movie at Changi Airport
Flights are not the only thing you can catch at the Singapore Airport. There’s a movie theatre in 3 that screens blockbuster movies for free! If you have time to spare during your transit, check out what’s showing before departure. From kid-friendly animes to action-packed superhero movies, check out what’s screening today.
Source: Changi Airport Website
Movie Theatres
Location: T3 Transit Level 3, Departure Transit Hall North (near the Ambassador Transit Lounge)
Opening Hours: 24 Hours (Weekly maintenance between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Thursdays.)
5. Take a swim with awesome views
How often do you come by airports with a rooftop pool? Everything you need for a relaxing swimming experience is available onsite, including a jacuzzi, a poolside bar, towels, and shower facilities. Access to these facilities is free for Aerotel guests; otherwise, it costs S$25++ if you want to take a dip.
Source: Changi Airport Website
Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel
Location: T1 Transit Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel, Level 3, Departure Transit Hall (near D Gates)
Opening Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Daily)
6. Hop on the Changi Airport Skytrain
The Changi Airport Skytrain makes traveling from one terminal to the next a breeze. But it’s also a convenient way to get a quick tour of the prized Jewel. Just take the Skytrain from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 and get a spectacular view of the Forest Valley and Rain Vortex from atop.
Source: Singapore Trains Website
Changi Airport Skytrain
Location: Between T1, T2, and T3
Opening Hours: 4:30am – 1:30am (Daily)
7. Marvel at the Rain Vortex
Singapore Airport’s newest addition is the massive HSBC Rain Vortex – the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. The Jewel Changi centerpiece is one of the many free attractions at this airport, with water cascading from 130 feet high. From afar, the drops of water look like tiny crystals dropping from above.
Source: Changi Airport Website
HSBC Rain Vortex
Location: Forest Valley, Jewel Changi, 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon-Thu) 10am – 10pm (Fri-Sun)
8. Explore the Indoor gardens
You don’t even need to leave the premises of Changi Airport to see some of the vibrant flora of Singapore. There are several gardens located within the airport including the Water Lily Garden, the Enchanted Garden, and the Tropical Rainforest Vivarium where you can sit down and pause amid the bustling crowd.
Source: Changi Airport Website
Source: Changi Airport Website
Source: Changi Airport Website
Water Lily Garden
Location: T1 Transit, Level 2
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Enchanted Garden
Location: T2 Transit, Level 2
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Tropical Rainforest Vivarium
Location: T1 Transit, Level 2 (near Skytrain to T2)
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Whether you’re traveling in Asia or heading to Europe and need flights to certain cities, we suggest you spend a few hours exploring these things to do in Changi Airport after your flight. It’s the best layover you can have!
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