How long to spend in Singapore stopover?

A stopover in Singapore is available for many destinations in Asia such as Indonesia or Malaysia, but also when traveling to Australia or New Zealand. If you extend the stopover to 2-3 days with overnight stays, you can already explore most of Singapore's sights.



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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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With a major international airport serving over 100 airlines, a great public transportation system, and plenty to do, Singapore is the perfect stopover point between long-haul flights. The city is small enough to tackle on a shorter stopover, but also offers plenty to do for those planning to stay longer.

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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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  1. 15 Try Singapore's Pay-Per-Use Lounges. Pexels. ...
  2. 14 Watch A Movie For Free! Pexels. ...
  3. 13 Check Out Singapore's Indoor Butterfly Garden. Pixabay. ...
  4. 12 Try More Of Its Indoor Gardens. ...
  5. 11 Go For A Free Massage. ...
  6. 10 Try Their Airport's Massive Slide. ...
  7. 9 Sign Up For A City Bus Tour, For Free! ...
  8. 8 Go Out And Visit Singapore's Little India.


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If I am transiting through Singapore, do I still need a visa? Foreigners transiting in Singapore will not require visas if they remain within the transit area of Changi Airport (Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4) and do not pass through Singapore Immigration.

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Things to do in Singapore on an 8-hour stopover
  1. 0:00 Take the SMRT train to the Bayfront Stop. ...
  2. 1:00 Tour Gardens by the Bay. ...
  3. 3:00 Hit Chinatown. ...
  4. 4:00 Dinner at a Hawker Center. ...
  5. 4:45 Walk Boat Quay. ...
  6. 5:30 Whirlwind Shopping Bonanza. ...
  7. 6:45 Grab a Singapore Sling at the Raffles' Long Bar. ...
  8. 7:45 Hail a Cab and Head Out.


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The main difference between a stopover and layover is length of time. Stopover rules vary by airline, but are essentially longer layovers — at least 24 hours in length. Layovers, meanwhile, are connections less than a day in length depending on if you're flying domestically or internationally.

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Factors to consider before leaving the airport during a layover. 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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Revisions to Stopover Option for Redemption Bookings Stopovers are only permitted for up to 30 days. Additional stopovers are no longer permitted for redemption award tickets issued on or after 1 August 2022 regardless of the class of travel.

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– Take note that as a transit passenger, you are only allowed to enter and exit Singapore once during your layover period. That being said, you are not able to join more than 1 tour. – Don't forget to leave your luggage at 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. That leaves you about two hours to explore.

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Stopovers can range from as short as 24 hours to as long as 10 days, with no added cost to your airline ticket, depending on the program. To get the most out of a stopover, look for a program that offers other complimentary perks, too.

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