13 Free Things To Do in Changi Airport, Singapore

Layover in an airport can suck sometimes. But not in Changi Airport of Singapore! No, no, no. There is so such thing as boredom in this airport. And that’s why no wonder they have elected the airports as the best airport in the world for a couple of years. Damn, right?! So when you have a long delay in Changi, get worried no more, cos you surely have some good times to travel around in the airport! If you love shopping branded stuff, you do not need to wait anymore, Changi’s shops are spread well across the terminals. But if you seek for other experiences, I have compiled some lists on what to do in Changi Airport. May it help you to consider have a long delay here too, cos I sure did! 🙂

lost in changi shops

copyright by Changi Aiport

I went to Phuket, Thailand having a long layover in Singapore and I told my travel buddy back then that we can try many things in the airport! Ali did not even know there was this kind of entertainment at the airport and so we explored all terminals together. We were lost at the beginning but then we decided to download the iChangi apps on my mobile phone to make it easier for us to spot the places. The Airport itself has 3 large terminals and the free entertainments are well spread. The places are well spread in each terminal, but hey, you can easily jump in and out on another terminal by using the transfer trains. Here you go!

1. The Cactus Garden (T1)

It may not be a large park, but it sure a cute place to look and relax here. They have plenty of Cactus with well-named signs for you to learn.

ali at cactus garden Changi airport Singapore

2. The Social Tree (T1)

The multiple screens in the middle of Terminal 1 will make the children and teenagers attracted to it. Turns out they have some kind of game on each screen. You can take a selfie on the machine and it will record your face through the entire game championship.

games on the social tree

ali tried to play the game

3. The Enchanted Garden (T2)

This is the merely cute garden that was set up in the middle of the Terminal. But they really make it beautiful with koi pond, bridges and plants all over the places. Surely it is a good place to hang out for the elders.

4. Orchid Garden (T2)

Sadly this orchid garden was usually full with people smoking outside. And when I went there, the orchid’s were the only couple of them and it was not as spectacular as I thought it would be 🙁

5. Sunflower Garden (T2)

Now, this is what I have been searching for! The sunflower garden is a pretty cute place to spend your time and take photographs. It is not that big, but they surely grow the sunflower more and more which makes the place so sweet! Time to take lots of photographs ya!

6. Entertainment Deck (T2)

Just right beside the Sunflower Garden, there is a place for you gamers to fill your thirst for digital adventure!

7. Free Singapore Tour (T2 & T3)

It was a good experience having to go outside of Singapore for a bit and be part of the tour. Psst.. plus it’s free!! Read here on how you can join up this free tour.

8. Butterfly Garden (T3)

My favourite place across the airport. it has a large garden based on 2 level stories, completed with waterfalls and the area filled with plants. Of course, butterflies are everywhere!

9. Free Lounge (T1, T2, T3)

Do not worry as you can use their lounge all over the terminals. They have plenty of sofas and chairs for you to sit on.

10. Snooze Lounge (T1, T2, T3)

A place where you can sleep real good and charge your phone. But please beware when you stay there for the night, as some guards often come and check your boarding pass. They do not mind, but it was just for security as they had some experience there was a guy who lives in Changi airport for months (geez right?!)

11. Free Wifi (T1, T2, T3)

Just need to scan your passport to the nearby computer stall and you got your free wifi all the way!

12. Free Massage Machine (T1, T2, T3)

Spread well everywhere across the terminals. Geez, this is my favourite after you had a long walk after your long journey!

13. Free Movie Theatre (T2 & T3)

You are reading just correct. You can watch movies here without any guidance whatsoever. Although they have already set up the movie schedules and you just need to enter the room by yourself. The movies are pretty updated, so I really enjoyed spending times in here.

There were plenty other things you can try to do in Changi but it will cost you even more. When I had the long delay to Phuket, which was not an accident, cos I wanted to explore more of the airport. There is also a swimming pool and jacuzzi outdoor which is part of the hotels, but you need to pay for 17$ to get in. Nonetheless, with all those free things above, I had good times relaxing here after the long travel time. There were plenty of cafes, restaurants, kids playground, transit hotels, food courts, prayer rooms, baby and nursing rooms, and shower lounge all over the airport. They surely made the airport convenience for the family, teenagers, and adults. You can search for more information here and I assure you, you will never miss anything in Changi Airport!

Have you had a long delay in Changi Airport? What did you do?

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