LayoverSIN layover guide
Singapore Changi. City centre is roughly 30 minutes away each way.
What to do by layover length
Under 4 hours: stay in the airport
- Jewel Changi, with the HSBC Rain Vortex indoor waterfall, is landside, so you must clear immigration to visit.
- Terminals have gardens and free entertainment areas airside.
4 to 8 hours
A short city visit can work if your passport allows entry. Allow about 60 minutes round trip, plus immigration both ways and at least 2 hours before departure to get back through security.
8 hours or more: leave the airport
MRT from Changi Airport station to the city centre, about 30 to 40 minutes with a change; a taxi is about 20 to 30 minutes.
Transit and visa basics
Whether you need a visa to enter Singapore depends on your passport. Official source. Also check your airline's connection rules and the official Singapore Changi website.
Lounges
Lounge access depends on your airline, ticket class, or a membership. Search Priority Pass lounges at SIN, or check lounge listings on the airport's website.
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Heading into Singapore for a few hours? Drop your bags at a luggage storage spot.
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Short on time? A pre-booked ride takes the guesswork out of getting to the city and back.
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Long layover? Short tours that fit your time:
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Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is linked to Terminal 3. For an overnight or a day room:
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