BEST THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE WITH KIDS

INSIDE: The Best Things to Do in Singapore with Kids. Updated 2024.

Singapore is one of the best places to take kids, especially if you are first time family travellers.

It’s safe, secure, clean and calm.

There’s tonnes to do with kids too.

Start at the airport!

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BEST THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE WITH KIDS

No.1: Bubble Planet Singapore

VR technology, magical landscapes, and a hot air simulator.

In the same vein as TEAMLAB exhibitions around the world.

No.2: Museum of Ice Cream

No.3: Singapore Night Safari

No.4: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off

No.5: Universal Studios Singapore

No.6: Marina Bay Sands Singapore

No.7: ArtScience Museum

No.8: River Wonders

No.9: Fort Canning Park and Fort Canning Playground

No.10: Gardens by the Bay

No.11: National Gallery Singapore

No.12: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

No.13: Adventure Cove Water Park

No.14: Singapore Botanic Gardens

No.15: Superpark

Our favourite indoor activity centre EVER!

No.16: Kidzania Singapore

While we haven’t been to this one, we’ve been to the Kidzania in Tokyo and in London.

This is the best kid-friendly activity we have EVER done!

(Beating Disney Parks which is tough to do.)

GO!

Image credit: Steve Nagata via Flickr CC BY-2.0

BEST THINGS TO DO AT SINGAPORE AIRPORT

Inside Singapore Airport, a WHOLE WORLD of fun awaits!

If you have an overnight layover in Singapore, or even an 8 hour layover in Singapore, don’t leave the airport!

There’s lots of free things to do in Changi airport for kids and families

Did you know you can swim at Changi airport?

Or walk through a Butterfly garden?

Or ride the World’s Tallest Slide in an airport?

YOU CAN.

Let’s start with Terminal 4 – Jewel at Changi Airport.

When Singapore Airport needed to expand Terminal 1 to cater for the growing number of visitors to Singapore, they did it in style and created The Jewel at Changi Airport.

Now a shopping and dining destination in it’s own right, it’s the JEWEL ATTRACTIONS for kids that captured our attention.

Jewel at Changi airport is a architect-designed indoor sanctuary, the newly built centrepiece of Changi airport Terminal 1 in Singapore.

The Jewel development was initially visualised as an airport extension to expand the capacity of Terminal 1, but quickly evolved into the concept where Jewel would be a complete Singapore destination and attraction on it’s own.

Not just an airport terminal, but a retail, dining, attractions and tourist hub for visitors from all over the world.

BEST THINGS TO DO AT JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT

No.1: The Jewel Garden

The centrepiece of Jewel at Changi airport is the tallest indoor waterfall in the world, the “Rain Vortex” in the Forest Valley.

It’s 40 METRES HIGH.

You can’t miss it.

Visit at night to see the light and sound show on the waterfall at Changi airport.

Starting at 7.30pm, and running hourly until 11.30pm, the water becomes the screen for magical light projections.

It’s one of those must see attractions in Singapore.

While you are there, spend time wandering the trails that meander through this indoor green space filled with more than 900 trees and palms, and over 60,000 shrubs.

The whole thing is a spectacular ode to nature.

Best Jewel Changi Airport Attractions Pass

There’s 13 individual attractions at Canopy Park, the indoor fun park at Changi airport which is on the TOP level of Jewel.

Entrance to Canopy Park is not cheap, but it’s worth it.

Don’t miss the giant SKY NETS!

How to buy tickets for Jewel attractions

Save with the Jewel Singapore Airport Bundle Tickets

Visit the Jewel website to buy tickets for Jewel activities.

You can buy individual tickets, or bundle tickets.

Hot tip: The cheapest way to try Jewel attractions is an all-access pass.

A all-pass bundle package ticket (available online only) to all Jewel attractions for one adult and two kids cost S$171.oo (equivalent to $127 USD or $185 AUD ).

But IT’S WORTH IT!

There’s attractions here that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. Plus photo opportunities to die for!

Jewel Bundle Package 4

Our recommendation is to buy Bundle Package 4 and experience the lot.

Changi Experience Studio
Canopy Park (Incl. Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden, Topiary Walk)
Canopy Bridge
Hedge Maze
Mirror Maze
Manulife Sky Nets – Walking
Manulife Sky Nets – Bouncing (one hour limit)

Prices for this package start at SGD 71 for adults and SGD 50 for kids and seniors. Note: kids must meet the 110cm height requirement to enter the sky nets.

A special mention must go to this world first creation – the Sky Nets at Changi.

As you can see, there’s two options of getting on the sky nets.

You can book tickets at Jewel Changi airport playground to walk the nets, or bounce on the nets, or both!

We recommend both.

These two attractions are very popular, with limited time slots to keep numbers in check, so don’t delay.

Buy in advance, so you don’t miss out.

Hot tip: Ride the free Changi skytrain through Jewel Canopy Park at least once for a birds eye view of the Jewel gardens.

BUY NOW: Canopy Park Tickets (includes admission to the park, and Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden and Topiary walk) – Get Your Guide

No.2: Bouncing Sky Nets at Jewel Changi

The Bounce Sky Nets are a giant indoor net trampoline, where you can hop, skip, and bounce jump up to 8 metres above the Canopy Park.

Be prepared for a workout.

You’ll be red faced before long, and sweaty!

Head straight to the Bounce Sky net in Changi Jewel.

The 250 metre long Bouncing Sky Net is a giant suspended trampoline above the canopy park.

At one point, you are 8 metres above ground!

No.3: Walking Sky Nets at Jewel Changi

The Walking Sky Nets is a giant walkway of rope nets – a giant spider web in the sky.

It’s even higher up than the bounce nets.

A colossal 25 metres above ground!

And at one point, YOU WILL KNOW IT! (I won’t spoil the surprise!)

Stretched as a web of rope above the Canopy park, this is a fun unique experience for kids and adults alike.

Do book tickets to at least one of these attractions.

Kids must be taller than 110cm to enter.

Skynet Ticket price includes admission to Canopy Park, which also means you can visit these attractions too.

The discovery slides
Foggy bowls
Petal garden, and
Topiary walk.

No.4: Changi Experience Studio

Don’t miss the Gardens of Harmony, where you can make music with your arms.

This multiplayer game will set your heart, and soul on fire!

We’ve never done anything like it.

Gardens of Harmony at Changi Airport

Imagine standing in a room, dancing to the music with your arms and legs, and watching nature-inspired light and sound projections come to life!

Expect it to be 100 times better than it sounds.

Changi experience studio is full of:

projection experiences
hands-on interactive games, and
shows where you join in.

There’s over 20 different activities in 10 themed areas to try.

Ned and Jack loved the one where you are sent on a quest to collect all of the airport trolleys.

Now that’s more of a challenge than it sounds.

Airport trolley collections in a lineup get out of hand pretty quickly, and are very hard to steer!

Smile Challenge at Jewel Changi Experience Studio

But the best one is the SMILE CHALLENGE.

Line up in front of the camera, next to a competitor.

Both challengers listen for the countdown, smile their BIGGEST smile in time with the click of the camera, and then wait to find out their score on the leaderboard.

Be prepared to play this game for an hour or more!

Guess who was the winner with this grin???

1st position!

The boys were demoralized by their defeat, especially as they tried again, and again, and again!

No.4: Discovery Slides

Here’s a playground in Singapore with a difference.

This giant bean-shaped interactive art piece has a purpose – encouraging kids to play.

Kids over 110cm can:

go down the freefall drop slide
slide down the tallest tunnel slide
slip down the duo slide

Discovery Slides opening hours

Discovery Slides are open daily from 10am to midnight.

(1am close on Friday, Saturday and public holiday eves)

Hot tip: Playgrounds at Jewel Changi Airport

Between the foggy bowls and the Discovery slides, at the entrance to the public bathrooms, you’ll find this toddler play area.

There’s tables and chairs for kids, a tv screen playing cartoons, and a small wooden slide.

Plus there’s water faucets (water bubblers) out front.

If you are looking for somewhere to take a quick snack break, or just need a bit of time out from the busyness of Canopy Park, this is the spot.

No. 5: Mirror Maze

No visit to Changi is done without a scramble through the magic mirror maze.

Be warned.

You may get lost!

And you may get an unexpected whack from a sneaky son, coming round the corner to bonk you on the head!

Open daily, 10am to 10pm.

No. 6: Hedge Maze

This is Singapore’s largest hedge maze and it’s in the centre of Jewel.

Your aim is to reach the Watch Tower at the midpoint.

Can you do it?

Open daily, 10am to 10pm.

No.7: Canopy Bridge

Get up close to the magnificent Jewel mandala-shaped roofline as you wander along the Canopy Bridge, 23 metres above the Canopy park.

Heads up: There’s a glass bottomed walkway half way along. Keep your eyes open but don’t look down!

It’s like walking in the clouds.

Open 10am to 10pm daily.

No.8: Canopy Park

Canopy Park is the home of all the attractions.

There’s places to eat if you are hungry, or wander the peaceful grounds at your leisure.

Open daily, 10am to midnight.

No.9: Foggy Bowls

This is THE spot for toddlers and preschoolers.

A chance to run around on a grassy field amongst misty cloud that is puffed from hidden jets.

It’s enchanting!

Open daily, 10am to midnight.

No.10: Topiary Walk

There are some clever florists in Singpore and their flower artistry can be seen here at the Topiary walk.

Your task is to count how many different types of topiary animals you can spy in amongst the hedges and trees.

Bring your camera.

Image credit: Bernard Spragg via Public Domain

No.11: Petal Garden

If you adore flowers, and can’t resist buying a bunch at a Sunday market, you’ll love the Petal Garden at Changi.

It’s a painting with petals!

The colours are mesmerising, and the displays are out of this world.

Open daily, 10am to midnight.

No. 12: Shiseido Forest Valley

Head off on one of the walking trails in Forest Valley at Changi.

Look out for the stairs that take you past a rocky waterfall wall, up to the Canopy Park top level.

It’s unbelievable to think you are walking in a forest in the middle of an airport!

Open daily, 24 hours.

No.13: The HSBC Rain Vortex Waterfall at Changi Airport

We saved the best attraction at Jewel Singapore airport for last.

The giant indoor waterfall is the tallest indoor waterfall in the world.

It’s a monster-sized 40 metres tall!

This waterfall has a dual purpose.

The Jewel Waterfall Show of Lights and Sound

At night, the water becomes the theatre screen for an hourly light and sound show projection.

Starting at 7.30pm, and repeating on the hour until 11.30pm, the light show at Changi airport is a vision of colour and technology.

The beauty of it makes me happy to be alive at this time in history.

Image credit: Fuyu Yeo via Unsplash

BEST FREE THINGS TO DO AT JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT

Looking for things to do at Jewel for free.

These are your best bets.

No.1: Jewel waterfall light and sound show

As above.

No.2: Walking around the Shiseido Forest Valley

It’s unbelievable that this is a built environment and not natural

No.3: Window shopping around the Changi Jewel atttractions

There’s plenty to look at if you can squash the jealous monster inside!

No.4: Free entertainment at Jewel Changi

Enjoy the vibe, free entertainment and music

No.5: Best Insta Spots in Jewel Changi airport

Go hunting to find them!

How to get to Jewel Changi Airport

Jewel from T1: Jewel’s North entrance is connected to T1, Arrival Hall at Level 1

Jewel from T2: Head to the Departure Hall, Level 2 (Row 1) and take the escalator to Level 3 to access the link bridge to Jewel

Jewel from T3: Link bridge is located at Departure Hall, Level 2 (near Crowne Plaza)

Jewel from T4: Take the complimentary Airport Shuttle Bus to T2 and make your way to Departure Hall, Level 2 (near Row 1). Take escalator to Level 3 to access the link bridge to Jewel.

By shuttle bus: Hop on the complimentary 24-hour Airport Shuttle Bus that runs between T2 and T4.

By Skytrain:

T1, T2 and T3 are connected by a complimentary Skytrain service in both the transit and public areas
Operating hours are 5am to 2.30am.
Trains come every 4 minutes
Travel time between stations is 4 minutes

Our hot tip is to take this trip just for the fun of it!

On foot:

Use the inter-terminal travellators located through the Departure Transit areas to move between T1, T2, and T3 within the transit area
To move quickly between T2 and T3 within public area, use the Mezzanine Level link bridge between the two terminals.

Hot tip: Baggage Storage at Changi airport

You can’t take your bags or suitcases into the Jewel attractions at Changi airport, and you don’t want to anyway.

Leave them at the Baggage Storage (Left Luggage facility) in Terminal 1.

The Left luggage facility at Changi is in the transit area on Level 2, Departure Transit Hall Central (next to Cocoa & Co.).

The cost for baggage store in Singapore airport per 24 hours is:

S$10 per item for small items below 10kg, or
S$15.00 for items above 10kg.

It’s the only time that taking carry-on luggage is your downfall, as you have to pay for each piece.

Our 3 bags plus two backpacks cost us S$60 in total to store for the 6 hours we spent in Canopy Park at Changi airport. (See our tip below!)

Where to leave your luggage at Changi airport?

Hot tip: If you are only overnighting in Singapore, pack one small bag with one change of clothes for each person, plus toothbrushes, and keep that with you.

Then leave your luggage for the full 24 hours.

Saves you lugging them into the city, and back, and frees you up to enjoy the morning in Singapore city before your next flight without having the lug the bags around.

What to wear to Jewel Garden

You need comfortable shoes (covered shoes are good), plus t-shirts and shorts or trousers for most of the attractions, especially the Sky Nets.

Where to eat at Jewel

You will find plenty of restaurants and local food options around the Jewel building.

Take your pick.

You could spend 24 hours at Jewel and still have not seen it all.

Image credit: Laika Ac via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

WHAT TO DO IN CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 1

No.1: Visit the Changi airport garden

There’s lots of gardens at Changi Airport in Terminal 1.

The Arrival Garden in Terminal 1 is a ‘dragonfly habitat’
The in Terminal 1 is full of hardy cactus plants arranged to showcase their beauty
Walk through the Discovery Garden in Terminal 1 on a elevated walkway that twists and turns past the living sculptures
The Piazza Garden in Terminal 1 is a magnificent display of trees and plants paying homage to the many different nationalities who cohabit in Singapore city
The Water Lily Garden is a peaceful spot away from the crowds and the bustle.

Image credit: Michael Coghlan via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

No.2: The Social Tree

There’s a giant steel mushroom in Terminal 1.

Called the Social Tree, it’s designed as a memory capsule to capture and store the images and videos that you add to the display of the things you’ve seen and done at Changi airport.

Join in!

No.3: FREE Art Activities at Changi airport

Kids are encouraged to join in and create a Singapore-inspired woodblock print at the Art Station in Changi airport.

You can find woodblock printing stations in Changi airport:

in Terminal 1 (Level 3, near the viewing mall).
in Terminal 2 on Level 2, next to the Orchid garden, and
in Terminal 3 at Singapore airport at Basement 2 (next to the fountain), and
in Terminal 3 at Level 2 between gates B1-B4

Image credit: Bex Walton via Flickr CC BY- 2.0

No.4: Swim in the Singapore Airport Pool

Take a dip in the rooftop swimming pool at Changi airport Singapore.

Located in Terminal 1 at the Aerotel Airport transit hotel, the rooftop pool at Changi has a spa jacuzzi and a poolside bar.

You can also have a shower there too.

Anyone can visit the Changi airport swimming pool – it’s currently S$17 per person to visit.

Changi swimming pool hours are 6am to midnight daily.

Image credit: Brian Jeffery Beggerly via Flickr CC BY- 2.0

No.5: Kinetic Rain at Changi Airport

1000 copper ‘raindrops’ come together to form a gorgeous twinkly formation.

This Terminal 1 Changi airport sculpture is mesmerising.

WHAT TO DO IN CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 2

No.1: Sunflower Garden Changi

The Sunflower garden at Singapore airport is an instagrammer’s delight.

Who can resist a happy sunflower?

The Changi sunflower garden is in Terminal 2 on Level 3.

It’s open all day and night.

No.2: Enchanted Garden at Singapore Airport

If you love fairytales, and magical landscapes, take a wander through the Enchanted Garden in Terminal 2.

Be sure to look or listen out for these things as you wander along the curved timber pathway:

rainforest sounds
koi fish
the four stained glass mosaic sculptures made of glass
sparkling lights

Image credit: Amanda Slater via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

No.3: The Orchid Garden at Changi Airport

Did you know there’s over 700 different orchid flowers in the Orchid garden at Singapore airport?

It’s not easy to grow an orchid, and the fact these orchids thrive in the highly populated environment of an airport is testament to the care and love shown by the gardeners here.

No.4: The Family Zone @ Changi Airport Kids Playground

Need a playground at Changi airport?

Head to Terminal 2 on Level 2, next to Boost Juice.

There’s a Changi airport playground for little kids here, and cartoons too.

It’s the perfect place to run off some energy before a flight.

(NB: There’s baby change tables and nursing rooms here too.)

More Playgrounds at Changi Airport in Singapore

There’s another playground at Changi airport on Level 3 in Terminal 1, next to the Viewing Mall.

Plus, two more Changi playgrounds in Terminal 3:

one at Basement 2, near Kidztime! (next to the bottom of the T3 slide, pictured)
one on Level 2, next to Louis Vuitton Duplex store.

Free Gaming room at Changi airport

There’s also a FREE gaming room, right next to the Changi cinema (see below for details)

There’s a few retro arcade game stations, and a human sized version of table soccer.

No.5: Watch a FREE Movie in the Cinema at Changi airport

Watch a recent blockbuster, or new release film at the Changi airport movie cinema free of charge.

The Changi airport cinema in Terminal 2 can be found at Level 3, near the Sunflower Garden.

(There’s also a Changi movie cinema in Terminal 3, near the Ambassador Transit Lounge).

Both cinemas at Changi are open 24 hours, with films shown one after the other, all day and night long.

No.6: Changi Airport Clock art installation

This is a fascinating and spellbinding piece of art, that is worth a look.

Find a seat to watch.

You won’t be able to walk away.

No.7: Eat Swensen Ice Cream at Changi Airport

Head to Swensen’s restaurant at Terminal 2 to try one of their famous signature ice cream sundaes:

the Giant Earthquake sundae – 8 scoops of icecream, & 8 types of topping! (pictured above),
Banana Split or
Coit Tower.

Swensen’s is a household name in Singapore, and you will understand why if you try one of these sweet creations.

It’s a top restaurant in Changi for kids too with lots to choose from including:

burgers
salads
fish and chips, and more.

Try the Chicken Baked Rice.

It’s one of their most popular dishes.

WHAT TO DO IN CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3

No.1: Butterfly Garden Changi Airport

Yes, you can spend time with over 1000 tropical butterflies at the Butterfly Garden in Changi airport Terminal 3. (Levels 2 & 3)

No.2: Grotto at the Butterfly garden Terminal 3

Spot the 6 metre tall grotto waterfall as you wander through these gardens filled with abundant greenery and pretty plants

No.3: Singapore Airport Slide at Terminal 3

The best of the Singapore airport attractions is THIS SLIDE at T3.

It’s the world’s tallest slide in an airport.

12 metres tall (or four storeys high) in fact.

Ride from Level 1 all the way down to the Basement 2.

The Slide@T3 is open to everyone who is at least 130cm tall and no taller than 2 metres.

To ride, you need to spend S$10 at Changi Airport in one single, same-day receipt. (Conditions apply)

Take your receipt to Level 1 Information Counter in Terminal 3 and swap it for a ticket.

Open 12pm until 10.30pm daily.

Hot tip: There’s a kids’ play area opposite, and art activities for kids on offer near the food hall.

No.4: Spy the Sculptures in Terminal 3

There’s so much ART in this terminal, a feast for the eyes in fact.

See if you can find:

Birds of Flight
Coming Home family
The 12 Dandelion Glass sculptures in the Crystal Garden
Giant seed pods
The propeller Daisy
The Vessels
The monster-sized Saga Seed

Image credit: Slava Myronov via Flickr CC BY- 2.0

WHAT TO DO IN CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 4

No.1: Peranakan Love Story short film

Wander over to the shopping area inspired by the Peranakan shophouses in Singapore, and watch a 6-minute long short film taking a step back in time to 1930’s Singapore.

It’s projected onto the central shophouse facade, and plays at regular intervals all day and night long.

No.2: T4 Entertainment Deck Corner

Tech savvy kids will LOVE this spot.

Try XBox Kinect activities where your body movements and voice are the keys to getting things going.

You can play:

tennis
bowling
soccer, or
try wake racing or climbing.

There’s also Virtual Pinball and Retro Arcade machines, including car racing arcade games.

Open 24 hours.

Image credit: Xiquinhosilva via Flickr CC BY- 2.0

FREE SINGAPORE TOUR

If you are looking for free things to do at Changi airport on a layover, why not join a Singapore Airport tour?

On a Singapore layover city tour, you head into town to see Singapore attractions near Changi airport.

There are two tours on offer:

a Heritage Tour, and
a City Sights tour.

Both guided tours run for 2.5 hours.

Departures leave 7 times a day.

Singapore Heritage Tour

On the Heritage tour, you’ll visit the colonial and cultural districts of:

Chinatown
Little India
Kampong Glam and
the iconic Merlion Park and the famous Singapore icon, the mythical Merlion statue that has the head of a lion and body of a fish.

Image credit: Brian Evans via Flickr CC BY- ND 2.0

City Sights of Singapore Tour

On the City Sights of Singapore tour, you’ll visit:

Singapore Flyer
Marina Bay Sands
The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

There’s also a Jewel Changi airport tour, where you’ll spend a few hours walking through the magnificent green space, hearing the backstory as you go.

NB: You can only join a free tour of Singapore if you are waiting for a connecting flight, and have a minimum of at least 5.5 hours to 24 hours to spare.

Unfortunately, you cannot join if you have booked a night in a hotel in Singapore, as you must enter Singapore to do so.

Image credit: Michael Coghlan via Flickr CC BY- SA 2.0

CHANGI AIRPORT EVENTS

There’s always events happening at Changi airport.

The dedicated events space in Changi is called ST3PS.

This event atrium in Terminal 3 hosts movie marathons, live performances and football matches too.

Find out what’s on during your Changi Christmas visit here.

Christmas at Changi airport

Changi airport LOVES Christmas.

Last year, they transformed Changi airport into Harry Potter world, complete with:

Diagon Alley
the Whomping Willow
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and
Newt Scamander’s.

There was even a daily dump of SNOW!

Every year, you’ll find fun activities such as:

bouncy castles
free craft activities for kids
Christmas shows
a Christmas market, and
appearances by Mickey and Minnie (or a similar character.)

FAQ ABOUT CHANGI AIRPORT

FREE Wifi in Changi Airport?

Yay!

There’s complimentary wifi at Changi airport.

Click here for instructions on how to access it.

There’s charging points at:

the Arrival and Departure Halls
next to the seating areas,
in every gate hold room
in every business lounge,
and at more locations across all 4 Terminals.

Can’t find a plug? Click here for help.

Image credit: Singapore Airport

Sleeping at Changi airport – Changi Lounge at Jewel

Located in Jewel Changi airport on level 1, this 24 hour airport lounge at Singapore airport provides, for a fee, access to:

free flow of refreshments
wifi internet connectivity
business facilities
shower room
napping amenities in a ‘sleep pod’ (pictured above)

The nap pod is $20 per hour for those who have paid to access the lounge. Or, $34 for the first hour for walk ins, with additional hours at $20 each.

Lounge access (3 hours) is S$38 for adults, and S$27 for kids.

If you want a shower, lounge access is S$50 for adults, or S$39 for kids.

Children aged 2 and below are free.

The Snooze Lounge at Changi airport

This is your free option if you need a nap at Changi airport. Head to the Snooze Lounge to take a nap in one of their purpose built layback chair lounges. They have plugs to recharge your devices while you nap too.

Snooze lounges at Singapore airport can be found:

in Terminal 1 on Level 3
in Terminal 2 at the Sanctuary Lounge (opposite E5) or the Oasis Lounge (opposite E11)
in Terminal 3 near to Singapore Food street, or
in Terminal 4 on Level 2M

The Haven Lounge

The Haven Changi airport lounge is a pay-per-use lounge where you can take a shower, or hang out before you check into your hotel.

They have nap rooms too.

Image credit: LWYang via Flickr CC BY- 2.0

Day Use Rooms

You can also hire Day Use rooms at Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport hotel if you want to have a sleep during your layover.

The room charges for day use are lower than the usual full-day rates.

Is there a Free Changi Airport shower?

There’s not a free shower at Changi airport but you can pay to take a shower in one of the lounges in Terminal 1, 2 or 3.

Click here for details.

FREE Massage chairs at Changi airport!

You may have heard that there’s free massage chairs at Changi.

Our hot tip when you find a bank of chairs is to walk on a few hundred metres to find one that is not in use.

They are popular but most people don’t walk a few extra steps to find the ones on the fringes of the terminals.

Spa at Changi Airport

Yes, there are spas at Changi airport too if you would like a full body massage, a pedicure, foot reflexology during your layover.

Visit:

Airport Wellness Lounge in Terminal 1 (Level 2),
TranSpa or Spa Express in Terminal 2, or
Be Relaxed in Terminal 3.

Or you can pick up some of their specially curated ‘Flight Therapy Mist Spray’ in one of five blends, as pictured above.

Image credit: JiahuiH via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Where is the Singapore Airlines Terminal Changi?

Singapore Airlines flights depart from either Terminal 2 or 3, depending on your destination.

Check your e-ticket and boarding pass for details, or the flight board.

How do I find Changi Airport luggage storage?

There’s plenty of luggage storage at Changi airport in all four Singapore terminals, and at Jewel.

Click here for locations.

Skytrain Changi airport

The Changi skytrain is a free people mover that takes you around Singapore airport terminals 1, 2 and 3 in both the transit and public areas.

It departs every 4 minutes.

Singapore Airport Shuttle

Heading back to Singapore airport after your Singapore holiday

Book a ride on a Singapore Airport shuttle. It’s a handy way to get from Singapore city to Changi airport and vice versa, at a good price.

Prices starting from $12.15 AUD or $8.30 USD (booking online in your local currency.)

Book Now: Changi Airport Shuttle – 1 way transfer (via Get Your Guide)

How to get to Changi Airport

Here’s a guide on how to get to Singapore airport, and how to get to Singapore from Changi airport too.

By Public Bus:

Terminals 1, 2 and 3: Bus stops are located at the basement bus bays. You can take buses 24, 27, 34, 36, 53, 110 and 858 from there.
Terminal 4: At the bus stop next to Car Park 4B, you can take buses 24, 34, 36 and 110. At the bus stop near the SATS Inflight Catering Centre 1, you can take buses 27, 53 and 858.

You need the exact money for the bus.

By Train:

Click here for the Singapore Train Journey planner and add your departure point and your destination to find the best train route to take.

Directions to Changi airport

Looking for directions to Changi airport from Singapore City or Sentosa island?

Click here to add your departure point.

Singapore Changi Airport Map

Find a map of the Singapore airport terminals here.

WHERE TO SHOP IN SINGAPORE FOR SOUVENIRS AND GIFTS AND MORE!

No.1: Best Things to buy in Singapore Airport

Shopping Changi airport is fun, with TONNES of iconic brands from around the world now operating stores in Changi for visitors to browse.

Singapore Airport shopping is a must.

Shopping in Changi airport is not cheap though.

Bring your credit card.

Click here for the Changi Airport shops list

Best souvenirs from Changi airport

Pick up some sweet cookies from The Cookie Museum.

They even make Singapore-flavoured Laksa cookies and Chicken Rice cookies!

Failing that, Tiger Balm products are always a win!

Hot tip: Check out the Tiger Balm plasters – you can’t buy these in many places.

More Popular things to buy at Changi airport

Tea from TWG Tea – the tins of tea are an elegant gift
A stuffed orangutang from the Singapore Zoo shop
Pick up a tin of Chicken Rice paste from the Raffles shop

Image credit: Steve Nagata via Flickr CC BY- 2.0

No.2: Shopping at Changi Airport Jewel

Look out for:

Kiehls beauty
Adidas
Nike
Apple
Cath Kidson
Candy Empire confectionary for those with a sweet tooth
Levi’s
Zara
Vans
FILA
Fred Perry
MUJI
Mothercare
Kate Spade New York
Sketchers
Timberland
our favourite luggage store, American Tourister.
Typo, and
Uniqlo

Check out Turtle, the Singapore based children’s store for cute clothing, toys, and accessories.

Kids will love The Better Toy Store, a curated collection of kids toys for play.

There’s even a Pokemon store!

Image credit: Gregg Tavares via Flickr CC BY- 2.0

WHAT TO EAT IN SINGAPORE AIRPORT

Here’s a guide on what to do in Changi airport when you are hungry, tired, thirsty or in need of a shower.

Wondering where to eat at Changi Airport with Kids?

Din Tai Fung Changi airport is a fave.

Kids love their dumplings, and so do adults.

The best food at Changi airport for kids can be found at:

the International Food Hall – nine mini restaurants with cuisines from around the world, in transit lounge in Terminal 4.
Singapore Food street in the transit lounge at Terminal 3
Jack’s Place – Jewel, Level 4
PappaMia – Public, Terminal 1
Ya Kun Family Cafe – Public, Terminal 3
Ya Kun Kaya toast – Public, Terminal 2 OR Transit Terminal 1 & 2
Project Pizza – Jewel, B2

Cheap Snack Foods at Changi airport

Try:

Beard Papa’s, Public Terminal 3
Dunkin Donuts, Jewel B2
Tip Top Curry Puffs, Transit in Terminal 1 & 3

Fussy kids can eat at Subway, Burger King, or KFC if you get stuck.

Sweet Treats at Changi Airport

Don’t miss the Rainbow cakes (Kueh Lapis Sagu) or the coconut rice balls (Ondeh Ondeh) at Bengawan Solo .

Bengawan Solo is a very famous Singapore bakery and confectionary maker.

Pick up a gift box of treats for friends and family.

Find them in Jewel, and Terminal 2, 3 and 4.

FLYING SINGAPORE AIRLINES WITH CHILDREN

Singapore Airlines is the NUMBER ONE airline in the world, according to TripAdvisor, with the world’s best cabin staff.

And now that we’re back traveling, it’s our go-to airline of choice once again.

It’s safe.

It’s clean.

Flying Singapore airlines with kids is good because it’s reliable, trustworthy, and if you book early enough, affordable to book tickets on Singapore airlines, even when you are travelling with children in tow.

We’ve gathered ALL the information you need to know if you are planning a Singapore airlines flight with kids, including information on:

the limit of infant baggage you can take on Singapore airlines with kids
all the options for entertainment on Singapore airlines (including movies you can watch)
the kids fun packs on Singapore airlines
how to order Singapore airlines children’s meals
baby food on Singapore airlines
bassinet size on Singapore airlines

Singapore Airlines Entertainment

Singapore Airlines inflight entertainment includes over 1,800* on-demand entertainment options.

There’s movies, television shows for both adults and kids, and music.

Singapore Airlines children’s entertainment also includes computer games for kids like:

Monsters University Hide and Sneak
Disney Mickey’s House Party
In-flight PAC-MAN
In-flight Tetris
Frantic Finlay: Ocean Adventure

Singapore Airlines Movies

Singapore airlines has inflight movies to keep the kids entertained.

There’s new releases for kids such as Toy Story 4.

Click here for current movies on Singapore airlines for this month and next.

Singapore Airlines Kids Pack

Kids may be given a special kids activity pack for the plane, depending on the route you are flying.

This Singapore Airlines activity pack for kids may include a soft toy, games, a notepad, and pencils.

On a recent flight, the boys were lucky enough to receive a magic card kit!

Fun Fact: Singapore Airlines removed the outer plastic polybags from the Singapore Airlines toy and children’s activity pack giveaways, and changed to recyclable paper packaging. Awesome move by a forward thinking company!

Singapore Airlines Children’s Pack

On another flight, Singapore airlines gave these sticker books to the kids.

This Pexel sticker activity book was a fabulous time killer for every age.

Aladdin Pixel Sticker Set Toy

All the kids needed to do was peel off the colored squares and match them to the picture board to make the figure of:

Jasmine
Aladdin
Genie

There were also blank boards so kids could make their own artistic creations.

Super fun for both Ned and Jack!

MORE Simple games to play on airplanes with kids

When the screen won’t hold their attention anymore, you can also bring a few small props or toys to use as toddler activities on the plane.

Our favourite?

Peel and stick goggly eyes.

Our next best favourite?

Invisible ink books. No mess, no fuss.

Singapore Airlines Kids Meal

The Singapore Airlines child meal is one of three choices:

A child meal of penne pasta with chicken bolognese sauce
An Asian dish of fried rice
A Vegetarian option of vegetarian lasagne

Singapore airlines children’s meal contents

Jack’s recent meal included:

fresh fruit
organic rice crackers
bread roll, butter and strawberry jam
organic fruit bar
organic frooshie pouch
water
penne pasta with chicken bolognaise sauce and cheese

How to Prebook children’s meals on Singapore Airlines

Prebook your kids meals in advance at least 24 hours before departure.

To do so:

visit the Singapore Air website
add your booking reference to open up your booking
go to the page to manage your trip, and
find the tab ‘MANAGE’ under the flights.

This will give you the option to choose your meals.

Singapore Airlines Baby Food

If you are travelling with a child under 1, they offer 3 jars of baby food per meal.

This consists of:

main course
vegetables and
dessert.

There’s also:

post-weaning meals for kids between 1 and 2, and
child meals for infants less than 2.

Singapore Airlines Meals for Adults

Is food and drink free on Singapore airlines?

Yes, Singapore Airlines is a full service airline, so food and drinks are included.

Both non alcoholic drinks, AND wine, beer and spirits are served.

Depending on the time of day of your flight, you’ll be served either :

breakfast
lunch
dinner, and/or
snacks

Singapore Airlines Economy Class menu

Singapore Airlines meals in economy are your standard fare.

The Singapore Airlines Menu in Economy normally has two choices on offer, usually a meat dish and a vegetarian dish.

Singapore Airlines Food Example

On our recent flight from Brisbane to Singapore, we were served brunch of:

coffee and/or tea
seasonal fresh fruit
bread roll and spread

The main course was either:

Nasi Goreng (Malay style fried rice with egg and chicken) OR
Egg with Parmesan cheese and caramelized onion (served with bacon, Boston beans, and chat potato)

The service finished with delicious Maggie Beer vanilla bean ice cream for dessert

Singapore Airlines lunch meal example

From Singapore to London, we were served lunch.

This started with a barbeque chicken with vegetable salad appetiser.

Main course was a choice of either:

chicken breast with mushroom sauce, sauteed veggies and potatoes, OR
fried fish in sweet and sour sauce with chinese vegetables and fried rice, OR
Hyderabadi Mutton Keema Biryani, Baingan Ka Salan (chich is baked minced mutton rice with braised eggplant in spice peanut sauce)

Plus these accompaniments.

Maggie Beer vanilla bean ice cream for sweets
a bread roll and spread
hot coffee and/or tea

Singapore Airlines dinner meal example

The Singapore Airlines dinner meal enroute to London on this flight commenced with a Cajun spiced chicken salad for entree.

Main was a choice of:

Fish fillet in tomato coriander sauce with sauteed vegetables and parsley potatoes, OR
braised egg noodles with beef brisket with Chinese greens and mushrooms

Dessert was Chocolate mousse and Cherry cake.

Plus, there was a bread roll with spread, and coffee and tea too.

Singapore Airlines Toastie!

On the Brisbane to Singapore flight, we were also served a snack later on.

This was a choice of either:

Chicken and Aioli toastie, or
cheese and tomato toastie,
with coffee or tea, or cold drinks

From Singapore to London, there was also a range of ‘delectables‘ to choose from.

You could order these at any time from the flight attendants.

cold vegetarian or cold savory sandwich
peas and crackers
assorted muffins
assorted chips
trail mix
fresh fruits

Singapore Airlines Meals in First Class, Business & Suites

If you are lucky enough to travel in Suites, First, Business or Premium Economy Class, you may pre-select your main course for all meal services.

Visit the website to log in and do so.

Singapore Airlines Bassinet Size

Request an airplane bassinet at the time you book your infant plane ticket. There’s only a few bassinets on board, so don’t miss out.

It’s first come, first served.

The benefit of booking a bassinet on plane is that you will sit in the bulkhead, so you’ll have more room for your legs to stretch out.

The downside is that your tray table folds out from inside the armrest, and that can be a big pain!

The TV screen folds out from under your seat too, as it can’t be fixed to the wall in front.

The Singapore Airlines baby bassinet size is 768mm (L) x 298mm (W) x 158mm (H).

The toddler bassinet weight limit is a baby or toddler up to 14kg in weight.

Singapore Airlines – contact details, website and reservations

Singapore Airlines Contact numbers: Click here
Singapore Airlines Website: Click here

Singapore airlines Reservations: We made our Singapore Airlines Flight Booking direct via the Singapore airlines website, and found this to be the best price.

Dealing directly with Singapore airlines has always been a dream.

Child airfare international flight

A Singapore airlines child fare and a Singapore airlines infant fare are charged at a percentage of the adult fare.
You can check prices when you set up a Singapore Airlines Ticket Booking on the website

What is the Singapore Airlines change flight fee?

Check the current service fees schedule here.

Singapore Airlines Online Check In

If you live in certain countries, you can check in on your computer or mobile device from 48 hours to 1.5 hours before your flight departs.

You can also print your boarding pass or download it to your mobile device before going to the airport.

For details, click here

Singapore Airlines Baggage Allowance

Singapore Airlines Check in Baggage – Economy class baggage limits are:

30kg for a standard economy or lite fare
35 kg for flexi economy class or premium economy class
40kg for business, and
50kg for suites and first class.

Check details here.

Singapore Airlines Carry On luggage

Singapore Airlines hand luggage limits in economy are 1 piece up to 7kg for economy passengers.

You can also take 1 additional item per person such as:

a ladies handbag
camera bag
overcoat
laptop in a bag, or
infant supplies.

Singapore Airlines Infant Baggage

If you are flying with a baby or a toddler, you can take one piece of checked baggage for the infant, up to 10kg in weight.

Child fares are entitled to the normal baggage allowances. (30kg for economy)

You can also take one each of these WITHOUT CHARGE.

1. A fully collapsible stroller or pushchair (like this Britax travel stroller)

2. Carry-cot or car seat

UPDATE: SIA only allows free check in for car seat and stroller for INFANTS Only (0-23 months). If you are checking in a car seat for a toddler, there will be an extra charge.

Singapore Airlines seat allocation

Prebook your seat allocation online ahead of time via Manage your booking.

Doing this ensures you sit where you’d like.

If this is your first time traveling with children on Singapore Airlines, we recommend doing this.

Image credit: Bernard Spragg via Flickr Public Domain

FAQ about Singapore Airlines Flights

How old does a baby have to be to fly?

At least a week of age.

One adult is allowed to travel with two infants under 2.

Staff will help.

Get in contact with your local Singapore Airlines office to notify them before you fly.

Image credit: Umedha Shanka Indranath Hettigoda via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Can you take a car seat on board Singapore Airlines?

No, booster seats and harness-type child restraint devices are not permitted on board.

You can use a car-type child safety seat (details here).

Or bring your own FAA-approved child harnesses for children under 3 years old, such as this AmSafe one by CARES

Can I take a stroller on board Singapore Airlines?

Yes, you can take a compact foldable light-weight stroller (like the light & fabulous Pockit stroller pictured above) onboard.

The travel stroller must meet:

Singapore standard cabin bag dimensions (up to 7kg and sum of length, width and height should not exceed 115cm), AND
can be stored in the cabin overhead compartment.

NB: If it’s a full flight, with limited cabin bag space, the stroller may still be put underneath the plane.

It must be folded and put in it’s bag BEFORE you board.

Obviously, you can’t use it INSIDE the plane during the flight.

If you take it onboard, the stroller counts as 1 piece of cabin baggage.

Bigger strollers need to be checked in, but they go free!

(Ie: NOT as part of your checked baggage allowance.)

Can I use an inflatable flight cushion pillow bed, such as Plane Pal or Fly Tot, or a JetKids Bed box during the flight?

Yes, you can use a convertible inflight bed for children on the window seats, or the middle seat of an aisle, but only if used as instructed by the manufacturer.

Take a look at the diagrams here for more information.

Singapore Airlines child assistance – Emergency supplies for children?

General baby amenities are also available on board for family travel emergencies.

They keep small supplies of the following:

diapers
disposable bibs
feeding bottles, and
baby wipes

What is Singapore Airlines safety record?

Singapore Airlines was named one of the top 20 safest airlines in the world in 2019 by Airline Ratings.

Who are Singapore Airlines Partner Airlines?

Click here for a list of Singapore Airline codeshare partners, including:

Air Canada
Air New Zealand
Silk Air
Virgin Australia
Swiss International Air Lines
Lufthansa, and more.

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