Leaving the Singapore airport during airline transit without using Singapore tours
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I am an Indian national traveling from the USA to India. I have a long layover in Singapore (12 + hours from 7 PM to 7 AM next morning).
I have a US visa and a passport so I can avail the Singapore tours at Changi. However, they do not have any tours late evening - post 8 PM.
So I was wondering if I could leave the airport by myself for a night?
Also are there any good spots near the airport that can be enjoyed/completed during that time?
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asked Jan 15 at 22:42
john john
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I am an Indian national traveling from the USA to India. I have a long layover in Singapore (12 + hours from 7 PM to 7 AM next morning).
I have a US visa and a passport so I can avail the Singapore tours at Changi. However, they do not have any tours late evening - post 8 PM.
So I was wondering if I could leave the airport by myself for a night?
Also are there any good spots near the airport that can be enjoyed/completed during that time?
transit international-travel transit-visas singapore singapore-airlines
asked Jan 15 at 22:42
john john
1556
1
Deep-ending on your age and degree of interest in WW2 activities in Asia you may find Changi museum worth a visit. In my case, as a NZer born 5 years after the end of WW2 but with a strong interest in related matters, Changi museum is something of a "shrine" and visiting there was a marvellous / traumatic / awe inspiring / dreadful / must do / agh-wow! experience. My adrenaline levels and heartbeat probably took an hour or few to return to normal. Some may visit there and find it unremarkable.
– Russell McMahon
Jan 16 at 12:31
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I am an Indian national traveling from the USA to India. I have a long layover in Singapore (12 + hours from 7 PM to 7 AM next morning).
I have a US visa and a passport so I can avail the Singapore tours at Changi. However, they do not have any tours late evening - post 8 PM.
So I was wondering if I could leave the airport by myself for a night?
Also are there any good spots near the airport that can be enjoyed/completed during that time?
transit international-travel transit-visas singapore singapore-airlines
asked Jan 15 at 22:42
john john
1556
I am an Indian national traveling from the USA to India. I have a long layover in Singapore (12 + hours from 7 PM to 7 AM next morning).
I have a US visa and a passport so I can avail the Singapore tours at Changi. However, they do not have any tours late evening - post 8 PM.
So I was wondering if I could leave the airport by myself for a night?
Also are there any good spots near the airport that can be enjoyed/completed during that time?
transit international-travel transit-visas singapore singapore-airlines
transit international-travel transit-visas singapore singapore-airlines
asked Jan 15 at 22:42
john john
1556
asked Jan 15 at 22:42
john john
1556
asked Jan 15 at 22:42
john john
1556
asked Jan 15 at 22:42
john john
1556
asked Jan 15 at 22:42
john john
1556
1556
1
Deep-ending on your age and degree of interest in WW2 activities in Asia you may find Changi museum worth a visit. In my case, as a NZer born 5 years after the end of WW2 but with a strong interest in related matters, Changi museum is something of a "shrine" and visiting there was a marvellous / traumatic / awe inspiring / dreadful / must do / agh-wow! experience. My adrenaline levels and heartbeat probably took an hour or few to return to normal. Some may visit there and find it unremarkable.
– Russell McMahon
Jan 16 at 12:31
add a comment |
1
Deep-ending on your age and degree of interest in WW2 activities in Asia you may find Changi museum worth a visit. In my case, as a NZer born 5 years after the end of WW2 but with a strong interest in related matters, Changi museum is something of a "shrine" and visiting there was a marvellous / traumatic / awe inspiring / dreadful / must do / agh-wow! experience. My adrenaline levels and heartbeat probably took an hour or few to return to normal. Some may visit there and find it unremarkable.
– Russell McMahon
Jan 16 at 12:31
1
1
Deep-ending on your age and degree of interest in WW2 activities in Asia you may find Changi museum worth a visit. In my case, as a NZer born 5 years after the end of WW2 but with a strong interest in related matters, Changi museum is something of a "shrine" and visiting there was a marvellous / traumatic / awe inspiring / dreadful / must do / agh-wow! experience. My adrenaline levels and heartbeat probably took an hour or few to return to normal. Some may visit there and find it unremarkable.
– Russell McMahon
Jan 16 at 12:31
Deep-ending on your age and degree of interest in WW2 activities in Asia you may find Changi museum worth a visit. In my case, as a NZer born 5 years after the end of WW2 but with a strong interest in related matters, Changi museum is something of a "shrine" and visiting there was a marvellous / traumatic / awe inspiring / dreadful / must do / agh-wow! experience. My adrenaline levels and heartbeat probably took an hour or few to return to normal. Some may visit there and find it unremarkable.
– Russell McMahon
Jan 16 at 12:31
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Since you're on Singapore airlines, I would enquire about the stopover benefits from flying Singapore airlines.
This could be anywhere between: Hotel + Attractions for 1 night for $1 per person (possible couples only though). Valid for Australia, possible others, stay for $1. Or a simple one-night fee for the full package, usually at a very reduced price.
I would definitely look up Singapore Airlines benefits for stopovers in Singapore, they are called "Singapore Stopover Holidays":
https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/plan-travel/packages/singapore-stopover-holiday/
A quick alternative: Request a $20 credit for use in/around Changi airport at no cost.
answered Jan 16 at 0:49
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Yes, you can leave airport by yourself for up to 96 hours. See the "Travellers who are nationals of India" at the bottom, as there are some additional requirements if your US visa is a single-entry visa.
There is nothing near the airport, but taxi from airport to Marina Bay Sands and downtown area takes about 20-25 minutes. MRT to downtown would take about 50 minutes. The Merlion area would be lit and lively and worth a visit. Chinatown is also about 30 minute walk from there.
answered Jan 15 at 23:43
George Y.George Y.
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Just note that on the way back you would have to take a taxi, as trains only start running around 5.30 in the morning, which might be too late to catch the flight
– drat
Jan 16 at 1:03
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That's a somewhat harsh definition of "nothing": for example, Changi Village, Changi City Point shopping mall and East Coast Park (great seafood) are all within easy striking distance. But with 12 hours the OP does have plenty of time to explore.
– jpatokal
Jan 16 at 2:06
@jpatokal there is much more to see inside Changi airport than right outside it.
– George Y.
Jan 16 at 3:27
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Since you're on Singapore airlines, I would enquire about the stopover benefits from flying Singapore airlines.
This could be anywhere between: Hotel + Attractions for 1 night for $1 per person (possible couples only though). Valid for Australia, possible others, stay for $1. Or a simple one-night fee for the full package, usually at a very reduced price.
I would definitely look up Singapore Airlines benefits for stopovers in Singapore, they are called "Singapore Stopover Holidays":
https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/plan-travel/packages/singapore-stopover-holiday/
A quick alternative: Request a $20 credit for use in/around Changi airport at no cost.
answered Jan 16 at 0:49
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Since you're on Singapore airlines, I would enquire about the stopover benefits from flying Singapore airlines.
This could be anywhere between: Hotel + Attractions for 1 night for $1 per person (possible couples only though). Valid for Australia, possible others, stay for $1. Or a simple one-night fee for the full package, usually at a very reduced price.
I would definitely look up Singapore Airlines benefits for stopovers in Singapore, they are called "Singapore Stopover Holidays":
https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/plan-travel/packages/singapore-stopover-holiday/
A quick alternative: Request a $20 credit for use in/around Changi airport at no cost.
answered Jan 16 at 0:49
insidesininsidesin
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Since you're on Singapore airlines, I would enquire about the stopover benefits from flying Singapore airlines.
This could be anywhere between: Hotel + Attractions for 1 night for $1 per person (possible couples only though). Valid for Australia, possible others, stay for $1. Or a simple one-night fee for the full package, usually at a very reduced price.
I would definitely look up Singapore Airlines benefits for stopovers in Singapore, they are called "Singapore Stopover Holidays":
https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/plan-travel/packages/singapore-stopover-holiday/
A quick alternative: Request a $20 credit for use in/around Changi airport at no cost.
answered Jan 16 at 0:49
insidesininsidesin
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Since you're on Singapore airlines, I would enquire about the stopover benefits from flying Singapore airlines.
This could be anywhere between: Hotel + Attractions for 1 night for $1 per person (possible couples only though). Valid for Australia, possible others, stay for $1. Or a simple one-night fee for the full package, usually at a very reduced price.
I would definitely look up Singapore Airlines benefits for stopovers in Singapore, they are called "Singapore Stopover Holidays":
https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/plan-travel/packages/singapore-stopover-holiday/
A quick alternative: Request a $20 credit for use in/around Changi airport at no cost.
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Yes, you can leave airport by yourself for up to 96 hours. See the "Travellers who are nationals of India" at the bottom, as there are some additional requirements if your US visa is a single-entry visa.
There is nothing near the airport, but taxi from airport to Marina Bay Sands and downtown area takes about 20-25 minutes. MRT to downtown would take about 50 minutes. The Merlion area would be lit and lively and worth a visit. Chinatown is also about 30 minute walk from there.
answered Jan 15 at 23:43
George Y.George Y.
19.8k13379
Just note that on the way back you would have to take a taxi, as trains only start running around 5.30 in the morning, which might be too late to catch the flight
– drat
Jan 16 at 1:03
2
That's a somewhat harsh definition of "nothing": for example, Changi Village, Changi City Point shopping mall and East Coast Park (great seafood) are all within easy striking distance. But with 12 hours the OP does have plenty of time to explore.
– jpatokal
Jan 16 at 2:06
@jpatokal there is much more to see inside Changi airport than right outside it.
– George Y.
Jan 16 at 3:27
add a comment |
Yes, you can leave airport by yourself for up to 96 hours. See the "Travellers who are nationals of India" at the bottom, as there are some additional requirements if your US visa is a single-entry visa.
There is nothing near the airport, but taxi from airport to Marina Bay Sands and downtown area takes about 20-25 minutes. MRT to downtown would take about 50 minutes. The Merlion area would be lit and lively and worth a visit. Chinatown is also about 30 minute walk from there.
answered Jan 15 at 23:43
George Y.George Y.
19.8k13379
Just note that on the way back you would have to take a taxi, as trains only start running around 5.30 in the morning, which might be too late to catch the flight
– drat
Jan 16 at 1:03
2
That's a somewhat harsh definition of "nothing": for example, Changi Village, Changi City Point shopping mall and East Coast Park (great seafood) are all within easy striking distance. But with 12 hours the OP does have plenty of time to explore.
– jpatokal
Jan 16 at 2:06
@jpatokal there is much more to see inside Changi airport than right outside it.
– George Y.
Jan 16 at 3:27
add a comment |
Yes, you can leave airport by yourself for up to 96 hours. See the "Travellers who are nationals of India" at the bottom, as there are some additional requirements if your US visa is a single-entry visa.
There is nothing near the airport, but taxi from airport to Marina Bay Sands and downtown area takes about 20-25 minutes. MRT to downtown would take about 50 minutes. The Merlion area would be lit and lively and worth a visit. Chinatown is also about 30 minute walk from there.
answered Jan 15 at 23:43
George Y.George Y.
19.8k13379
Yes, you can leave airport by yourself for up to 96 hours. See the "Travellers who are nationals of India" at the bottom, as there are some additional requirements if your US visa is a single-entry visa.
There is nothing near the airport, but taxi from airport to Marina Bay Sands and downtown area takes about 20-25 minutes. MRT to downtown would take about 50 minutes. The Merlion area would be lit and lively and worth a visit. Chinatown is also about 30 minute walk from there.
answered Jan 15 at 23:43
George Y.George Y.
19.8k13379
answered Jan 15 at 23:43
George Y.George Y.
19.8k13379
answered Jan 15 at 23:43
George Y.George Y.
19.8k13379
answered Jan 15 at 23:43
George Y.George Y.
19.8k13379
19.8k13379
Just note that on the way back you would have to take a taxi, as trains only start running around 5.30 in the morning, which might be too late to catch the flight
– drat
Jan 16 at 1:03
2
That's a somewhat harsh definition of "nothing": for example, Changi Village, Changi City Point shopping mall and East Coast Park (great seafood) are all within easy striking distance. But with 12 hours the OP does have plenty of time to explore.
– jpatokal
Jan 16 at 2:06
@jpatokal there is much more to see inside Changi airport than right outside it.
– George Y.
Jan 16 at 3:27
add a comment |
Just note that on the way back you would have to take a taxi, as trains only start running around 5.30 in the morning, which might be too late to catch the flight
– drat
Jan 16 at 1:03
2
That's a somewhat harsh definition of "nothing": for example, Changi Village, Changi City Point shopping mall and East Coast Park (great seafood) are all within easy striking distance. But with 12 hours the OP does have plenty of time to explore.
– jpatokal
Jan 16 at 2:06
@jpatokal there is much more to see inside Changi airport than right outside it.
– George Y.
Jan 16 at 3:27
Just note that on the way back you would have to take a taxi, as trains only start running around 5.30 in the morning, which might be too late to catch the flight
– drat
Jan 16 at 1:03
Just note that on the way back you would have to take a taxi, as trains only start running around 5.30 in the morning, which might be too late to catch the flight
– drat
Jan 16 at 1:03
2
2
That's a somewhat harsh definition of "nothing": for example, Changi Village, Changi City Point shopping mall and East Coast Park (great seafood) are all within easy striking distance. But with 12 hours the OP does have plenty of time to explore.
– jpatokal
Jan 16 at 2:06
That's a somewhat harsh definition of "nothing": for example, Changi Village, Changi City Point shopping mall and East Coast Park (great seafood) are all within easy striking distance. But with 12 hours the OP does have plenty of time to explore.
– jpatokal
Jan 16 at 2:06
@jpatokal there is much more to see inside Changi airport than right outside it.
– George Y.
Jan 16 at 3:27
@jpatokal there is much more to see inside Changi airport than right outside it.
– George Y.
Jan 16 at 3:27
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Deep-ending on your age and degree of interest in WW2 activities in Asia you may find Changi museum worth a visit. In my case, as a NZer born 5 years after the end of WW2 but with a strong interest in related matters, Changi museum is something of a "shrine" and visiting there was a marvellous / traumatic / awe inspiring / dreadful / must do / agh-wow! experience. My adrenaline levels and heartbeat probably took an hour or few to return to normal. Some may visit there and find it unremarkable.
– Russell McMahon
Jan 16 at 12:31