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SIN Layover Guide: What to Do at Singapore Changi International Airport

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Singapore Changi is regularly rated the world’s best airport and is purpose-built for layovers, with gardens, a rooftop pool, free cinemas and the Jewel complex with its indoor waterfall.

It is the hub of Singapore Airlines and connects to the city in around 30 minutes by MRT.

For a longer, hand-written walkthrough, see our in-depth Singapore airport guide.

Transit & visa requirements

  • Most nationalities do not require a transit visa when connecting airside through Changi.
  • Singapore offers visa-free short stays to many passport holders; check your eligibility before planning to clear immigration and explore the city.

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Things to do during a layover at SIN

Jewel & the Rain Vortex

The world’s tallest indoor waterfall and gardens, landside and open to everyone.

Free city tour

Changi runs free guided Singapore tours for eligible transit passengers with longer layovers.

Rooftop pool & gardens

Butterfly garden, sunflower garden and a rooftop swimming pool inside the transit area.

Lounges

  • SilverKris Lounges (T2, T3)Singapore Airlines / Star Alliance
  • Plaza Premium & Priority Pass lounges (all)Priority Pass, pay-in

WiFi

Free unlimited WiFi airport-wide, plus free internet terminals.

SIN — Frequently Asked Questions

Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) serves Singapore, Singapore.

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