The Butterfly Garden at Singapore Changi Airport is completely free of charge for all passengers. It is located "airside" in the Departure Transit Lounge of Terminal 3, meaning you must have already passed through immigration or be in transit between flights to access it. It is not accessible to the general public who are just visiting the airport's "landside" malls. The garden is open 24 hours a day and features over 1,000 tropical butterflies from 40 different species, along with a 6-meter (20-foot) grotto waterfall and lush greenery. In 2026, it remains one of Changi's most famous "zen" spots, allowing travelers to walk among the butterflies at no cost. If you are in Terminals 1 or 2, you can take the free Skytrain to Terminal 3 to visit. It is a perfect, cost-free way to de-stress during a long layover without having to spend a single Singapore dollar.
The Butterfly Garden in Singapore is located within Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 (Transit Area), and it is free of charge.
Key details:
- Location: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 2 & 3 (inside the transit area, after immigration).
- Access: Only accessible to passengers with a valid boarding pass (i.e., you must already be in the transit area of the airport).
- Opening hours: 24 hours a day.
- Cost: Free.
If you’re referring to the Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom on Sentosa Island (which is a separate attraction), the cost is different:
- Adult ticket: Around SGD 22–26
- Child ticket: Around SGD 16–20
- Opening hours: Usually 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily.
So, if you mean the one in Changi Airport, it’s completely free for transit passengers. If you mean the one on Sentosa, there’s an admission fee.