If you are stuck in transit at the Changi Airport or are spending a night there, it’s not a bad idea to explore the attractions within Changi. Wondering what to do at the airport? From admiring art installations to frolicking in the parks, Changi Airport is filled with things to do.
Check out our list of the 12 best things to do at Changi Airport during a layover there.
1. Jewel Rain Vortex
Standing at 40 metres high, the Jewel Rain Vortex is the world’s largest and tallest indoor waterfall. Recirculating rainwater is pumped to the roof to freefall through a round hole at up to 37,850 litres per minute to a basement-level pool (which passersby throw coins into).
An acrylic funnel at the bottom prevents splashing and insulates against the sound of the cascade. The toroid-shaped roof has more than 9,000 pieces of glass spanning 200 by 150 meters with a sloped oculus as the mouth of the waterfall acting as a continuation of the building.
At night, the circular walls of the waterfall become a 360-degree stage for a light-and-sound show. Take a break at one of the vantage points surrounding it and enjoy the show.
Daily: 10am – 10pm
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2. Changi Experience Studio
The Changi Experience Studio is a fun, interactive, educational and immersive digital experience located at Jewel. It offers visitors, including families and corporate groups, a virtual journey through the history, operations and future innovations of Changi Airport.
The studio features over 20 touchpoints and 10 content zones, which include interactive games, immersive shows and digital exhibits, many of which are first-in-Asia technology.
The studio also reveals the inner workings of the airport, from baggage handling to flight deck activities, offering a glimpse into behind-the-scenes activities. Here, guests can race against aeroplanes, manage airport operations and even experience the flight deck. Some areas have experiences including a “garden that sings” and a trek through time and space.
Mon to Fri: 11am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 8pm
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3. Changi Jurassic Mile
The Changi Jurassic Mile is the largest permanent outdoor display of life-sized dinosaurs in Singapore. More than 20 prehistoric creatures from 9 species stretch over 1-kilometre of the cycling and jogging path. Expect to see carnivorous and herbivorous species, defensive dinosaurs and those that fly. The tallest dinosaur in the park stands at almost 5 metres tall.
From a towering Tyrannosaurus Rex to dinosaur eggs, visitors will be wowed by the lifelike dinosaur exhibits, making it a perfect outdoor weekend destination for families and friends.
Information panels along the path provide educational details about each dinosaur species, enhancing the visitor’s learning experience. Located within the Changi Airport Connector, it offers a mix of nature and travel, giving a unique perspective of the airport’s surroundings.
+65 6595 6865
Daily: 24 hours
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4. Butterfly Garden
The Butterfly Garden is the world’s first butterfly garden in an airport designed as a tropical paradise with flowering plants, verdant greenery and a 6-metre grotto waterfall.
See over 1,000 tropical butterflies from as many as 40 species across the different seasons of the year. Enclosures allow you to see the breeding and feeding of butterflies in proximity.
Daily: 24 hours
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5. Canopy Park at Jewel
The Canopy Park situated on Jewel’s top floor is a 14,000-square-metre recreational wonderland for all. Play or dine under the sparkling glass canopy amidst luscious foliage.
The Discovery Slides are a playground in the Canopy Park. This attraction, designed by Carve in the Netherlands and built by Playpoint, features 4 slides and a viewing deck. It is designed to resemble a gemstone, with carved-out parts revealing the interior of the gem.
Let your toddler slip in among puffs of cloud and hide in bowls of mist at the Foggy Bowls. Kids will love the chance to play in this dreamy setting and let their imagination take flight.
Have a field day working your way through Singapore’s biggest Hedge Maze. Be rewarded with a bird’s eye view of the maze’s windings when you reach the watch tower at its centre.
Singapore Resident Ticket at S$6 at Jewel Changi Airport
+65 6956 9898
Mon to Thu: 10am – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 10am – 10pm
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6. Flora Inspiration
A tribute to our Garden City and how it continues to sprout and flourish, sculptor Han Sai Por’s Flora Inspiration at Changi is modelled after a cluster of larger-than-life seed pods.
The structures’ corrugated surfaces look like the naturalistic texture of botanical organisms. The artwork is made from han bai yu, a gemstone indigenous to China’s Yunnan region and which has similarities with the white jade. Its symmetrical, round shape symbolises growth.
Daily: 24 hours
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7. CLIMB@T3
Embark on an exciting adventure with Climb@T3, the first-of-its-kind sports climbing facility at the Changi Airport Terminal 3, brought to life by The Rock School Singapore.
The family-friendly facility provides a novel and exciting experience for everyone from as young as two years old to adult enthusiasts. From the rope-free 12-metre-long and 2.5-metre-high Boulder Walls to the 8-metre High Wall offering 20 challenging climbing routes for seasoned climbers, Climb@T3 is all about living the excitement of scaling new heights.
Be it guided or unguided programmes, or children’s coaching classes, this rock climbing facility ensures that every ascent is done safely and soundly. Coaches with SNCS Sport Climbing Level 1 Certification and sport climbing experience ensure your climb is secure.
Sun to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 9.30pm
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8. Sleep at the snooze lounges
Changi Airport offers passengers a unique opportunity to unwind in their comfortable, free-to-use snooze lounges. These rest areas are designed to provide a tranquil space where you can catch a wink, relax or simply enjoy a moment of serenity before your next flight.
The rest areas are available 24/7, reflecting their commitment to catering to the needs of travellers at all hours. This round-the-clock availability is beneficial for passengers with layovers during late hours or those arriving from other time zones seeking a place to rest.
Daily: 24 hours
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9. Crystal Cloud
16 shimmering clouds, composed of Swarovski crystals and designed by artists Andy Cao and Xavier Perrot from CAO PERROT studio hover over the light-filled entrance to Jewel. The clouds are meant for visitors to pause and be inspired, creating a magical experience.
10. 2 Bears Hideout
The 2 Bears Hideout invites children between ages 6 and 12 to create a memorable and enriching play experience. Explore the wonders of the wilderness with the Mother and Baby Bear, which come alive in a whimsical combination of expedition and wild imagination.
+65 6337 1886
Daily: 24 hours
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11. Buy alcohol at the duty-free store
iShopChangi at Singapore Changi Airport has a selection of wines and spirits, such as premium brands. It provides a tax-free and duty-free shopping experience for travellers.
The Ballantine’s 30 Year Old 700ml 40% (S$490) (above, left) is a blended Scotch whisky aged for at least 30 years, known for its luxurious and powerful flavour profile with notes of pear and peach. The 30-year expression is a deeper, more complex and less spicy variant compared to the Ballantine’s 21-year-old and it’s best enjoyed on the rocks.
The Chivas Regal 18 Year Old 1L Scotch Whisky 40% (S$125) (above, right) is a uniquely rich and multi-layered whisky, meticulously blended by Master Blender Colin Scott. Colin Scott created this exclusive blend using whiskies matured in sherry casks as a foundation for a rich, generous taste alongside some of the rarer malts for outstanding, deep flavours.
12. Grains of Thought
Grains of Thought by local artist Eng Tow is a large-scale representation of a single grain of rice, magnified many times. It elevates rice beyond the mundane and invites the viewer to examine its role in the history, economy and the construction of cultural identity in Asia.
This artwork was presented to Jewel Changi Airport by the National Heritage Board.
+65 6956 9898
Daily: 24 hours
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Changi Airport
60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819643
Changi Airport
60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819643
