You have a few hours to spare before your next international flight and you’re looking for some entertainment. Well, you’re in luck.
Changi Airport is a traveller’s dream with lots of free things to do. Let’s have a look at the best free things to do at Changi Airport, Singapore.
Free Singapore Tour
This free City Sights tour is very popular, to say the least. Travellers monitor the tour website months in advance to secure a coveted spot on this free tour.
Didn’t get a spot? There is still hope. Do what I did and get your name on the waitlist. To do this, you go to the Free Singapore Tour desk on Level 2 in Terminal 3 and let them know you want to go on the tour.
Come back at the allocated time and wait for your name to be called. I was 13th on the waitlist and thought I had no chance, but they called out my name!
The free tour itself is amazing. It goes for 2.5 hours and you need to have enough time between the tour and your departing flight. The City Sights tour visits the Gardens by the Bay, Merlion and other parts of Singapore.
There are also two other free tours you can go on:
- Heritage and Culture Tour
- Singapore River & Marina Bay Sands Tour
All these tours for free? Mind-blowing!
Where: Terminal 3
Butterfly Garden
Another fascinating attraction to visit at Changi Airport is the Butterfly Garden.
With 1,000 butterfly from all around the world, you’ll be in awe at the kaleidoscope of vibrant colours surrounding you.
In some cultures, butterflies are good luck, represent rebirth, transformation and positive change. I’m going there right now! Wish me luck!
Where: Terminal 3
Open: 24 hours
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Jewel
After the Free Singapore tour, Jewel is one of the most popular attractions at Changi Airport. Why? It’s an iconic standalone complex which will entertain you for hours. The attractions are broken down in – active, see or do.
Active
- Walking net – have a walk on the net
- Bouncing net – bounce your way and have fun
- Canopy bridge – walk over the canopy bridge
- Canopy park – have a play in the playground
See
- Vortex (waterfall) – watch the majestic waterfall, the heart of the Jewel. It’s the tallest indoor waterfall in the world.
- Mirror maze – lose yourself in the mirror maze
- Hedge maze – walk through the leafy maze
Do
- Shopping – explore and indulge in some retail therapy.
Where: Terminal 1
Open: 24 hours
Enchanted Garden
One of the many gardens in Changi Airport is the Enchanted Garden. You’ll see orchids and other varieties of flowers. There are even giant flower glass sculptures in the shape of bouquets.
The soothing flowing water in the garden will have you calm in no time.
Where: Terminal 2
Open: 24 hours.
Entertainment Corner
Feel like entertainment of an active kind? Then the Entertainment Corner is your go to place.
Enjoy a variety of games, interactive activities and entertainment options. Play the Xbox Kinect and the arcade games for free or watch a movie. The time will just fly by!
Where: Terminal 4
Fit & Fun Zone
The Fit & Fun Zone at Changi is your destination to ramp up your fitness levels and wellness. Match the activities with your mood. There a five colour zones to choose from so there is a mood zone to cater for everyone!
Where: Terminal 2
Viewing Malls
If you’re an aviation enthusiast, you’ll love the Viewing Malls where you can watch planes take off. Take that perfect photo to remember your visit to Changi Airport!
Where: Terminal 1 , 2 and 3
So you thought you’d have nothing to do while waiting for your connecting flight? That long layover at Changi Airport doesn’t seem that bad after all, does it?
In fact, you’ll be wishing you had longer to explore and see all the attractions.
Don’t worry. There is always a next time. Something to look forward to on your next visit to Changi Airport, Singapore!
Changi Airport Attraction Directory
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Linda is an Amazon author, writer and travel blogger. Her website The Smart Travelista offers travel resources and tips via her blog, books, videos and more.
