8 things to do at Changi Airport for when you're stuck in transit

With these facilities, there's no more worrying about your kid's restlessness in-between flights anymore!

8 things to do at Changi Airport for when you're stuck in transit

Don't you just dread long transit hours? I mean, waiting 6 hours for the next flight?! What am I supposed to do for 6 hours?

Don't fret, we've created a list of 8 things you can do while in transit at Changi Airport. The best part – they're kid-friendly!

Let your kids have fun @ the Children's Playgrounds

There are a total of 4 playgrounds suitable for kids aged 1 - 12 years old throughout the terminals and all of them are air-conditioned (thankfully). The different obstacles in the playground will definitely get your kids running about and they'll probably be too preoccupied to notice the time.

Location:

Terminal 1:

Departure Transit Lounge East, next to Outdoor Garden, Level 2, Transit Area;

Terminal 2:

Departure Transit Lounge North, next to the Family Zone, Level 2, Transit Area,

Terminal 3:

Departure Transit Lounge Central, next to SATS Special Service Lounge, Level 2 Transit Area

Departure Transit Lounge, outside gate holdroom A16 - A20, Level 2, Transit Area

Visit the Butterfly Garden

At the Butterfly Garden, about 1000 tropical butterflies will be there to amaze you. As many as 40 different species of butterflies can be found in this fauna. The garden also comes with lush greenery and a 6m grotto-waterfall. There are also educational corners and enclosures where visitors can witness butterflies breeding and feeding at close range.

Location: Terminal 3, Departure Transit Lounge, Level 2 & 3, Transit Area

Play an Xbox 360 game @ Entertainment Deck

How about killing time with some Xbox 360 and Kinect? Head over to the Entertainment Deck at Terminal 2 for a game of volleyball or boxing! There's also the MTV Booth where latest music videos are screened on a 50-inch plasma television with great quality sounds piped directly to your seat.

Location: Terminal 2, Departure Transit Lounge, next to the Sunflower Garden, Level 3, Transit Area

Enjoy a free foot massage

There are plenty of foot massage chairs in all three of the airport terminals. If you're lucky, you might even come across the full body massage chairs in Terminal 3. They are especially useful if you're having a long flight transit or just want to wind down after a long flight.

Location: Located at transit areas of Terminal 1, 2 and 3.

Watch movies @ the All day Movie Theatre

Yes, a movie theatre in an airport! They screen the latest blockbuster movies 24/7 and the best part about this is, it's completely free! So whether you're transiting or just wanting to kill time before your delayed flight, head over to the theatres that are located at both Terminal 2 and 3.

Location:

Terminal 2: Departure Transit Lounge, near the Sunflower Garden, Level 3, Transit Area

Terminal 3: Departure Transit Lounge North, near the Ambassador Transit Lounge, Level 3, Transit Area

Visit the Sunflower Garden

Another garden located in the airport! This one's in Terminal 2. The Sunflower Garden features sunflowers that are grown in Changi Airport itself. In the night, the bright sunflower garden is transformed with special lighting where you can be amazed by the majestic view of the runway and aircraft parking bays from this rooftop garden.

Location: Terminal 2, Departure Transit Lounge, Level 3, Transit Area

Take a swim @ the Rooftop Swimming Pool

Located just across Aerotel Transit Hotel, the Rooftop Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi at Terminal 1 costs S$13.91 per person and is the perfect place for relaxation for the whole family. The pool is also overlooking the runway and has a poolside bar, where you can order light refreshments and drinks.

Location: Terminal 1, Departure Transit Lounge, near D Gates, Level 3, Transit Area

Whizz down 4 storeys through the Airport Slide

Known as the tallest airport slide in the world, The [email protected] stands at 12 metres high and has a speed of 6 metres per second! This slide is suitable for everyone above the height of 1.2m. Visitors can redeem for a ride at the Information Counter located at Terminal 3 level 1.

There will be one ride given for every $10 spent at Changi Airport in a single receipt, which doesn't include money changing facilities, medical clinics, top-up card and Crowne Plaza Hotel receipts. There will be a redemption maximum of 10 rides per receipt in a single day.

Location: Terminal 3, Arrival Hall, Level 1, Public Area

Opening hours: 12pm - 10.30pm daily

Mummies, do you know of these facilities? Share your experiences with us!

(Images credit: Changi Airport, Changi Airport Instagram)

Written by

Aisyah Amin

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