Is Singapore worth visiting with layover?

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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– 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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– 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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6 hour layover in Singapore
Given that it takes around an hour and a half to reach the city by Metro, plus the time it will take to get through customs, a six-hour stopover may not be enough to reach the city and still have time to do anything. Instead, you might be better spent hanging out at Changi Airport.

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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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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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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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But you can maximize your time and give your itinerary an unexpected boost by using that time to hit the city you're in and shop, sightsee, or check out a museum with a layover tour. While they're a great way to extend a trip or check off a bucket list experience, a layover tour does take some careful planning.

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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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You should plan to spend at least 4-5 days in Singapore if you want to see as much as possible.

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“Hidden city ticketing,” or booking a flight with the intention of getting off at the layover city rather than the final destination, is perfectly legal, but there are some factors to consider before making it a habit.

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Currency. The official currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, bars, shops, hotels and taxis in Singapore.

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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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If you are wondering if you can sleep at Singapore airport, the answer is yes. What is this? Singapore Changi Airport has many comfortable spots to pick from when it comes to sleeping in this airport. In the transit area, you can find transit hotels, snooze lounges, and hundreds of comfortable and modern chairs.

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Transit. Another point of confusion is layover vs stopover or transit. Once again, a layover is a stop that lasts less than 24 hours, while a stopover lasts 24 hours or more. On the other hand, Transit is simply the act of returning to the same aircraft after your layover at the airport.

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What is a good connection time? 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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