Comments on: Sleeping in Airports: Staying overnight at Singapore Changi Airport

By: James Clark

James Clark — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:35:55 +0000

In reply to SUDHANSU CHAKRAVORTY. They should be bookable, I would check the Changi website as not everything has reopened. Jewel is outside, so yes you would need to clear immigration.

By: SUDHANSU CHAKRAVORTY

SUDHANSU CHAKRAVORTY — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:28:17 +0000

We need to stay inside Changi in Transit between two SQ flights. Are there hotels/sleep pods inside ( airside) which can be booked in advance?

There are hotels in Jewel but I gather that one needs to clear customs/immigration to avail of facilities at Jewel. Is this correct?

By: James Clark

James Clark — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 23:27:09 +0000

In reply to Syarif. I have not heard about that happening, but if in the worst case scenario that did happen I have seen people sleeping outside the airport terminal as well.

By: Syarif

Syarif — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:20:18 +0000

I plan to stay overnight at Changi due to the midnite arrival from Jakarta and plan to go out the airport in the morning. But I read some cases that there were often sweeping by the security guards at 3 am to check non transit passengers to be deported or sent out the airport.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 08:11:01 +0000

Hi,
I will arrive in Singapore at 2am.
Do you have suggestion where is the best rest area in Changi after I pass immigration & collect my baggage?
I would need to collect my baggage right away because the airline stated strict baggage collection policy.

MRT only start to operate at 5.30am, so I was thinkin to wait in Changi until morning.

Is there any suggestion for a rest area after we collect our baggage? Thanks!

By: Terr

Terr — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:20:41 +0000

Next month, my husband and I will land in Changi at midnight, then on a separate ticket, fly out at 9am the next day to come home. Which lounges at Changi will be open at that hour? Also, if we go through custom and collect our luggage are there lounges on landside? Thank you for your help!

By: James Clark

James Clark — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:33:28 +0000

In reply to Maria. If you get your baggage then you will need to go through immigration to collect your bag. Remember too, that if you are flying on one ticket and your bag is checked through to your final destination then you won't be able get your bag. I would just bring enough things in your carry on to get you through the night.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:12:12 +0000

I will land in Changi at 20:30 and will fly out the following morning around 10am.. If I get my baggage will I have to exit through the arrivals lounge and then re enter through the departures lounge? Will they allow this 12+ hours before my next flight? :/
Many thanks

By: James Clark

James Clark — Fri, 26 May 2017 05:15:57 +0000

In reply to Sally. Hi Sally, yes that is a good move to just overnight at the airport as you would barely get a few hours sleep in a downtown hotel. Good luck with the overnight airport adventure!

By: Sally

Sally — Thu, 25 May 2017 21:10:52 +0000

Thanks for the info. I have a long layover in Singapore for an upcoming trip (DFW to SFO to SIN to DSP). Initially I’d booked a capsule hotel by the quay (my flight will get in at 7pm and depart at 7am the following day). Even though lodging wouldn’t be crazy expensive and I was excited to check out a capsule hotel, I didn’t really feel like running all over the place and have to get up early to get back to the airport (and pay for a cab). It’s good to know that Changi airport is overnight friendly. I’ve never spent the night at an airport before so there’s 1st time for everything. If i have my boarding pass for the next flight (I should), I would also be able to use the lounge (priority club) to shower and rest a bit. It’s a win-win. Exploring Singapore would have to be on another trip when there’s sufficient time.