How long do you need to connect in Singapore airport?

Minimum layover times in Singapore To be on the safe side, budget at least 1.5 hours to make your connection if you only have carry-ons and/or your bags have already been checked through to your final destination. For those who need to recheck their bags, we'd recommend at least 2 hours.



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At least two hours is recommended. Just remain in the transit area.

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It's generally recommended that a minimum sensible transit time at Changi airport is two hours. This ensures passengers can pass through security and get to the departure gate of their connecting flight in good time.

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At least two hours is recommended. Just remain in the transit area. You won't need to clear arrival immigration and check in again for your connecting flight, so you won't need a visa to enter Singapore.

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The estimated time taken to travel between the terminals using the transit shuttle bus is as follows: T4 to T1: 18mins. T1 to T3: 6mins.

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Note that passengers are required to go through security screening before heading to the boarding gate of their onward flight.

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By Skytrain: Access Terminal 2 by free Skytrain service, which operates from 5am to 2.30am, at both the transit and public areas. By Foot: Access T2 via Changi Airport's Mezzanine Level link bridge above the MRT station. It takes approximately five minutes to walk between T2 and T3.

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To make a connecting flight: 90-120 mins Since Singapore is a city-state, any connection through SIN will be international. To be on the safe side, budget at least 1.5 hours to make your connection if you only have carry-ons and/or your bags have already been checked through to your final destination.

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What is the recommended layover time for international flights? International flights require longer connections as you will often have to go through immigration and customs upon arrival. For international layover flights booked on one airline, two hours is often recommended to make your connection.

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Expect 30-45 mins after disembarking for the whole process: immigration check, collectiing baggage, customs.

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It's really hard to put an exact number on how long you need for your layover. At a minimum, I'd say you should plan for one hour for domestic layovers and two hours for international layovers. But this is not a hard, fast rule! If you have to go through security again on a domestic layover, you might need more time.

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You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.

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Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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15 Things to do on a layover at Singapore Changi Airport
  1. Enjoy a good meal. Changi Airport has a wide range of restaurants, eateries, and bars. ...
  2. Hang out in a lounge. ...
  3. Freshen up with a shower. ...
  4. Go shopping. ...
  5. Take in some art and history. ...
  6. Play games. ...
  7. Watch a (free) movie. ...
  8. Relax in the gardens.


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The award-winning airport comprises four terminals on a 9.7-square-mile site, with a fifth terminal on the way. Serving more than 100 airlines, Singapore Changi Airport is one of the largest transportation hubs in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Changi International Airport, Terminal 3 has seven levels, four above ground and three below ground. The total gross floor area is 427,184 square metres, with a total of 28 aerobridges and supporting infrastructure, eight of which were designed to handle super-jumbo aircraft.

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Changi Terminal 3 Some of the airlines that operate out of Terminal 3 include (but are not limited to) Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, EVA Air, ANA and Vietnam Airlines.

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Check in your bag before your first flight. The airline will take care of the rest. In most cases, you won't have to collect and recheck your bag between flights.

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