If you fly with Singapore Airlines (which indeed is kick-ass airline, we liked it a lot), or some other airline that has a base in Singapore, you will probably have some layover time.
Well, we went to explore the Beachfront avenue “Gardens by the Bay”, the Marina Bay Sands Hotel area with the Supertree Grove and didn’t regret it.
If you are also stopping in Singapore for a layover and don’t want to wait at the airport be aware of the following:
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you need at least 2 hours for transport from and to the airport.
Train will do it. Plus, you need to be at the gate some time before your flight.
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you need Singapore Dollars.
On the airport ATM, you can not pick a small amount, so we finally just exchanged 20 EUR to cover the train tickets and a snack on the way.
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it will be hot, since you are in a tropical area.
We came from European winter with long pants, and walking around there was quite exhausting due to heat.
That’s what we can share from 7 hours layover experience. Have yours? Let us know in the comments below.
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Author: Matic
Matic is tech startup guy who loves to spend time outside. In his free time he is an true outdoor freak – he tends to surf, run and ride a mountain bike, and in the winter time just loves powder skiing and snowboarding. Matic also loves to travel, often has to because of work, and even more often because he wants to 🙂
At least you managed to see probably the most important tourist attraction during your layover! I wouldn’t have regretted that either!
Well, if we already had to wait, why not to see the most tourist attraction in Singapore. 😉
Great tips for a layover. I love escaping the airport for long layovers – even if I only see the highlights. Thanks for the good advice!
Hi Samantha, yeah agree much better than sit and wait at the airport for the flight. This way the time fly so much quicker. 😉
If you’re going to go anywhere in Singapore in a 7-hour layover it has to be Gardens by the Bay! 🙂
Indeed! 😉
I’m with you — why sit in an airport when you can see even one main attraction? Now you have seen Gardens by the Bay and have those wonderful memories! Who cares if it’s a 2-hour ride each way :)?
Long layovers are a pain to spend in airports. You had the right idea and got to see a great place in Singapore. The Supertree Grove looks amazing.
The most iconic parts of Singapore has to be Gardens By The Bay and Marina Sands Hotel, so with a 7 hour layover, this is definitely the best place to start, then see how much time you have left. Pinned.
Indeed! Unfortunately, we didn’t have more time to visit other parts of Singapore, maybe some other time 😉