The best of Changi Airport (Singapore) on a trip with childrens
Things to do in Changi Airport
Singapore was our
gateway to Asia and also our departure, something common to many families like
ours, as this is one of the busiest airports in the world and is also
considered one of the best airports in the world, which also did not stop being
our opinion when we passed.
If on arrival our departure was quick and efficient (you can see here how to get out of Changi airport to the center of Singapore), with a quick exit from the airport towards the city, on our return to Europe we did a stopover of several hours at the airport, so we did a previous study of what we could do in the family to make these hours as pleasant as possible, as well as to know the best of one of the best and most famous airports in the world. And, we can assure you, this is one of the most family-friendly airports in the world.
What to do at Changi Airport?
Free Singapore Tour
This is a wonderful
airport and one of the offers is even a must see. We did not use it because of we
were staying in Singapore two days early in our trip but if you are just
passing through the airport and the waiting time for your flight is more than
5:30 am you can hold a Free Singapore Tour.
This is a fantastic and free option to get to know a bit of a fantastic city and make the most of the waiting hours for your plane. There are two tour options, the Heritage Tour, with daytime departures that will take you to the city's historic districts such as Chinatown, Litle India, and Kampong Glam. The other option of Tour is the City Sights Tour, which takes you to know modern Singapore more at the end of the day and to see the magnificent colors of the city as the day gives place to the night.
This is a fantastic and free option to get to know a bit of a fantastic city and make the most of the waiting hours for your plane. There are two tour options, the Heritage Tour, with daytime departures that will take you to the city's historic districts such as Chinatown, Litle India, and Kampong Glam. The other option of Tour is the City Sights Tour, which takes you to know modern Singapore more at the end of the day and to see the magnificent colors of the city as the day gives place to the night.
To be able to do
these tours, you must make a previous registration (it is easy to find the
place to do it because there are several signs to indicate) until one hour
before the departure of the bus, in Terminal 2 and 3. You can not go through
immigration to be able to perform this tour. For more information on up-to-date
schedules and how to register, see the website here.
The best activities for families in each Terminal
Terminal 1
Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi
And how about
enjoying Singapore's heat to be in the pool? This is not a free possibility,
the cost is SD $ 17 per person but you can use the swimming pool, the Jacuzzi
and the bathing facilities from 6am until 00h. The pool is on level 3 of
Terminal 1, overlooking Aerotal Airport and if you are a guest of the hotel
you will not have to pay for the use of the pool.
Cactus Garden
Cactus Garden
And if we tell you
that, also at Changi airport, can you visit a Cactus garden? Well, it is
possible. Also in Terminal 1, Level 3, and free access, you can see a
collection with more than 100 cactus, with origins scattered throughout the
different corners of the world, such as Africa, Asia, America. This garden on
the roof is also served by a bar, which allows you to unwind and have a cool
drink while you wait for your flight.
How about going to the movies? (Terminal 2 and Terminal 3)
This is, for us, one
of the main attractions of Singapore airport. This fantastic airport is
equipped with two movie theaters which, functionally free for 24 hours a day
and allows you to watch free movies for recent ages for different age groups.
Without a doubt, a great way to spend your time, which you can take advantage of
either Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.
We advise you to see in advance the schedule
of the two rooms on the official website of the airport (see here),
and make the choice of your preference. The company may close a few hours
during the week for maintenance, so we also advise you to consult the site to
see the time when this happens.
Enchanted Garden
Something we cannot
recommend is a tour of the Enchanted Garden of Singapore's Terminal 2. This
garden will not fail to marvel your children as well as adults as they pass by
and the flowers made with glass mosaics come to life through the colorful LEDs
that light your way. To visit this magnificent combination of nature and
technology.
Orchid Garden & Koi Pond
This is a beautiful
garden, located at Level 2, with about 700 orchids of diverse colors of more
than 30 species and with a small artificial lake with carp. In the middle of
one of the busiest airports in the world, it is phenomenal to find a space with
such tranquility.
Sunflower Garden
And, since we are
talking about Jardins, also in this terminal and, in Level 3, next to the cinema you can enjoy the Sunflower Garden. This garden is outdoors and has more
than 500 sunflowers, of various species.
It also has a special incentive to enable a special view for the landing and take-off of airplanes.
It also has a special incentive to enable a special view for the landing and take-off of airplanes.
Entertainment Deck
And how about being
able to play XBOX or Playstation3 while waiting for your next flight? Well, you
can do it on Entertainment Deck, as well you can abstract yourself while
listening to your favorite songs on MTV Both. If you want, you can still enjoy
the cafeteria, and pass the time ...
Family Zone
This is a great place
for children of different ages and ideal for rest while your children entertain
themselves. Very nicely decorated and, with the TV constantly playing
children's programs, could be a great option to spend time. To access the
Family Zone, you will have to climb the stairs and it is on the opposite side
of the Playground.
Xperience Zone
Xperience Zone
If what you want is
not to play but watch sports, you can do it in the Xperience Zone, where they
are broadcast on big sports screens from all over the world. It's located on
Level 2.
Terminal 3
The Slide @ T3
And what about riding
the biggest slide in the world inside an airport? There are two versions of
this slide, one for the youngest with more than 1.1 in height, in which it can
descend once free of charge and the larger version, for which it must be more
than 1.3 meters high. This second is no longer free, but for every ten euros
you spend at Changi airport, you are entitled to one ticket. Please note that
the Slide is not working all day, so we advise you to consult the airport website to be more certain of the hours of operation and how to access.
Butterfly Garden
In this special
airport neither a garden of butterflies is missing! It is in Terminal 3 that
you will find the famous Butterfly Garden of Changi Airport. It has more than
1000 butterflies of about 40 species. It is a visit that does not take much
time to accomplish. To visit this butterfly, you must have your boarding pass
and we promise that it is very worthwhile during the day, because at night the
butterflies are sleeping and the beauty is smaller.
Let's go to the
movies?
Close to the
Butterfly Garden is the Movie Theater. As in Terminal 2, this terminal also has
a free movie theater. See the schedule here.
Heritage Zone
Terminal 4 is the newest and most modern terminal at Changi Airport, and for those who travel
with family, the main attraction is the Heritage Zone, designed to convey to
the traveler what was former Singapore. Here you can learn a little more about
Singapore's past, before it has transformed into this modern metropolis, and
learn more about its culture.
All 4 Terminals
Free Wi-Fi
Since 2002, before it
has become more common, Changi Airport offers its passengers free Wi-Fi. You
will also find over 550 Internet Stations available to the airport logo, so it
will be easy to stay connected to those you love.
Play Areas
At the 4 terminals of
the airport you will find Play Areas, well located and easy to find through the
signs along with the airport. These areas are aimed at children from 1 to 12 years
and only a great option for the game during a few hours of waiting.
Interactive art
And how about your
son takes home his high work? Through the 4 terminals, you will find a block of
wood, with crayons and paper, that will allow the child to realize artistic
creations inspired by the local popular culture.
Free-to-use rest areas
If rest is what you
really want, look for one of the rest areas distributed by the different
terminals of the airport and, relax and unwind. You will feel how much this
airport likes to pamper you.
Shopping
But what if you want
to do something to rest but to shop, you know that Changi Airport is also known
as one of the best places to shop and the offer is huge! Check here the
official website of the airport to see the offer of shops.
Eat and drink
Of course, staying at
the airport for several hours requires you to think about where to eat, and
this is an issue where the airport will not leave you behind. You can check
here to see different options for choosing different terminals but if you can, we
recommend that you go to T3 and enjoy Singapore Food Street.
This is a street designed to resemble an old street in Singapore and with a wide
gastronomic offer that will surely leave you with great experience before
your departure from Singapore. It is located in Basement, level 2 of Terminal 3
and is very easy to find. Look for an escalator or lift 65.
Although it is off
the passenger boarding point, it is possible to go there as long as you have
your boarding pass to the next flight. It has about 20 stalls, with prices very
similar to those found in the city.
So what if we told
you that the best place to eat at Changi airport is in the staff canteens? And,
for very, very affordable prices. Intended to serve the hundreds of employees
operating at the airport, these canteens have a wide range of culinary
offerings to satisfy the tastes of workers from various countries. For prices
ranging from SD $ 2.5 to SD $ 5, you can have a delicious meal. The
presentation is not the most careful, with meals served on paper plates, with
plastic cutlery but with such tasty meals that it is often people who come
specifically to the airport to eat there.
It is also not easy
to find, as it is not yet signposted, but we advise you to read this CNN article to know how to get there.
We hope this article
will help you organize your time at Changi Airport in Singapore. If you
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