If you're flying with Qantas or BA you'll possibly have access to the Qantas Singapore Lounge (depending on ticket class or oneworld frequent flyer status) but as much as I like that lounge and the team there, it's not for a long stopover.
You can hop a train from T2/T3 - Singapore's metro system is great and this line takes you right into the CBD for shops etc, I think it's around 30 minutes from the airprot to 'downtown'. A taxi is about the same in time (allowing for traffic in peak hours) but of course costs more, maybe $30. If you had a really long layover you might want to train into the city and taxi back in the evening before your flight.
michwill
michwill
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Best advice for Layover in Singapore
watson374
watson374
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Quick set of questions:
David
David
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Good questions, Watson374.
Michael: the more info you can share for questions like this, the better for advice which the AusBT readers can share back for you.
I'll mention here that Singapore's Changi Airport does have quite a few options for long layovers, including a free city tour (see http://www.changiairport.com/at-changi/leisure-indulgences/free-singapore-tour) plus airside transit hotels and even a swimming pool if you care to pack your togs.
If you're flying with Qantas or BA you'll possibly have access to the Qantas Singapore Lounge (depending on ticket class or oneworld frequent flyer status) but as much as I like that lounge and the team there, it's not for a long stopover.
You can hop a train from T2/T3 - Singapore's metro system is great and this line takes you right into the CBD for shops etc, I think it's around 30 minutes from the airprot to 'downtown'. A taxi is about the same in time (allowing for traffic in peak hours) but of course costs more, maybe $30. If you had a really long layover you might want to train into the city and taxi back in the evening before your flight.
PeterLoh
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The Changi airport website lists some good options (including a free tour of Singapore for transits of over 5 hours) if you don't want to stray to far from the airport: http://www.changiairport.com/in-transit/recommended-transfer-experiences
If you want to venture out on your own, it depends on how long you have and what things interest you (as per watson374's questions)
PeterLoh
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David beat me to it.. :)