Can you see Singapore in 8 hours?

You might be wondering how to structure your Singapore tour if you choose to explore the city on your own. If you take the free tour from Changi airport, it will take 5.5 hours. If you go it alone, then 8 hours is the recommended amount of time to have available.



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Things To Do for A Singapore Layover
  • Take a free Singapore tour. ...
  • Awe at the plants at the Gardens by the Bay. ...
  • Take Fun Photos with the Merlion Statue at Marina Bay's Merlion Park. ...
  • Visit Chinatown for Shopping and Eating. ...
  • Try the Numerous Eateries at Hawker Stations. ...
  • Visit Jewel at Changi Airport.


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Singapore is one of the best cities in the world for a layover—it's safe, clean, compact and has an unbeatable food scene. That is, if you can bring yourself to leave the airport and explore the city. Changi International Airport (SIN) is a destination in itself.

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Yes, I've done it before, usually in Amsterdam. I've intentionally taken flights with 6–8 hour layovers so I can pop into the city, take a stroll about and sightsee, and then head back to the airport. Even better are the flights that get arrive in the late afternoon and then depart early the next morning.

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If you have an excessive layover time you may be wondering: Can I leave the airport between connecting flights? The short answer is yes. It is possible to exit and reenter the airport.

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It takes about 30 minutes to reach downtown Singapore, so we wouldn't recommend leaving the airport unless you have a minimum of 6 hours to kill.

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Singapore Airport is located in Changi, 20 km east of the city centre in downtown Singapore. You have 4 options when travelling from Singapore Airport to the city centre: a 30-minute shuttle bus; a 25-minute taxi; a 40-minute train; or a 1.5-hour public bus.

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It takes about 30 minutes to reach downtown Singapore, so we wouldn't recommend leaving the airport unless you have a minimum of 6 hours to kill. That leaves you about two hours to explore.

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For domestic flights, a short layover is usually 1-1.5 hours, as you will not have to go through security. For the reasons mentioned above, for international flights 2 to 3 hours layover is a good time to calculate. But often, flights come with 4-7 hours or even 10 hours and longer in this case.

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No. There are no sleeping pods in Singapore Airport like the ones you'll find in Kuala Lumpur Airport. Instead, you'll find long chairs in Snooze areas around the airport. Alternatively, you'll find excellent hotels inside Singapore Airport.

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No, Singapore Airlines does not offer a free hotel for long layovers. However, they do provide a range of services designed to make long layovers more comfortable, including lounge access and a flexible arrival package.

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