Things To Do On A Layover In Singapore And Why You Should Choose Singapore Changi Airport
Airport layovers are not uncommon if you are traveling from continent to continent. If you start your trip from Sao Paulo, Brazil or Charlotte, NC to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, your stopover destination will depend on which airlines you are taking and what your budget is.
A typical flight will be around
20 hours 19 minutes, assuming it is non-stop. However there are
no direct flights from Sao Paolo to Kuala Lumpur. You have the options of
four connecting flights.
Most typical flights for this route have layovers in Dubai, Doha, Istanbul and Amsterdam. Since March 2011,
Singapore Airlines has extended their service to Sao Paulo, as their first destination in South America.
Why You Should Choose Singapore Changi Airport for Your Layover:
According to
World Airport Awards, Singapore Changi Airport has been voted as the World’s Best Airport for 2013 and this is the fourth time this airport has achieved the top prize since 2010. It has also been awarded for Best International Transit Airport.
It is the best gateway to other exotic and interesting destinations in Asia including Bali, Bangkok, Phuket and Langkawi.
Here are five things you can do in Singapore Changi Airport:
One: Free city tour
If you have at least five hours layover time, the airport provides
free two-hour guided tours in English. Singapore Changi Airport provides passengers traveling with any airlines two choices, Heritage Tour or City Lights Tour. Heritage Tour is provided before 6 p.m. and City Lights Tour starts at 6:30 p.m.
The Heritage Tour brings you to attractions like Merlion Park, Colonial District, Chinatown, Little India and Marina Bay Sands. The City Lights Tour includes Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands and Esplanade, showcasing the vibrancy of the city at night.
If you are flying with Singapore Airlines, your layover will be taken into a whole new level with complimentary unlimited rides from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Singapore Airlines Hop-on bus if you have the
Singapore Stopover Holidays package (includes Hotels, Transfers, Attractions)
Two: Shopping
Singapore is a shopper’s paradise. In fact Singaporeans treat
shopping as part of their recreation. With the ‘Flying Or Not, You Shop We Absorb’ program introduced by Changi Airport, layover passengers can shop at many retail outlets without paying the 7% GST in Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
If you prefer to shop in one of their ultra modern malls in the city, for your convenience the airport has facilities for your
luggage. Shop free of luggage by using the EASYBAGY in Terminal 2 and 3 and Harilela Hospitality in Terminal 1.
Three: Dining
Don’t leave Singapore without tasting a variety of local or fusion foods either at the airport or in one of the food courts in the city. Food is available 24/7 in Singapore. You can even dine with the locals at 2 a.m. in Singapore.
Four: Rest
Singapore Changi Airport’s Ambassador
Transit Hotel provides comfortable room for travelers without the hassle or having to clear immigration. If you have traveled extensively, you will appreciate this special feature to take a few hours of rest before your next long-haul flight. The transit hotel provides travelers usage of a swimming pool, fine dining and spa services.
Five: Butterfly Garden and Family Zone
For
travelers with children, Singapore Changi Airport has you covered. You have the options of spending time in the world’s first butterfly garden in an airport, entertainment deck, playground, nursing room, Koi Pond and more.
The airport has special educational tours for families with children. You can choose between a Colonial and Cultural Tour.
There is plenty to do if you have a layover in Singapore. If you have a choice of a layover airport, we suggest you choose Singapore Changi Airport the next time you are flying between continents.
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