The Best Transit Airport Ever! (Singapore Changi Airport (SIN))

Member Name: chocomint

Product:	Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Date:	17/10/08 (279 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Plenty of facilities to keep you occupied

Disadvantages: Beware of the hand-luggage weight restrictions for certain airlines when checking back in

This airport is arguably, the most comfortable airport in the world for transit passengers. I have been to many air-ports around the world from the US to Japan to Dubai, and as far as convenience and comfort for transit passengers goes, Changi is definitely the leader. I have had to transit at Changi for 8-16 hours on many an occasion, and even thought that can sound a very tiring and gruesome experience, I can safely say that the airport kept me occupied almost 100% of the time.

Here are a few reasons why:
1. Free wired and wireless internet if you have a laptop. Free internet kiosks aplenty, if you don't.

2. Free city tours: If you're in transit during day time hours you can pick between taking a narrated tour of hte city, or get dropped and picked to/from three popular shopping locations in the city. If you have enough time, you can opt for both. Since visa restrictions in S'pore are very limited, you don't have to be a US/UK passport holder to be able to step out of the airport without having a visa for Singapore. And the tour narrators are very friendly.

3. Left baggage: You can leave your baggage at the inner or outer halves of the air-port, for a very reasonable fee. This is good if you're carrying a few large pieces of luggage which you do not want to have to drag around your city tour. I personally found this very useful.

4. Shower, Fitness and Spa Services: These are not free, but the prices are not too bad.

5. Public Napping Areas.

6. Movie Theater.

7. Gaming kiosks: I'm not a big gamer, but for those of you who are, there's something in there for you too!

8. Free local calls: If you have any friends in S' pore you want to get in touch with, calling out of the airport is at your fingertips, again free of charge.

9. Shopping and Restaurant facilities (of course). Not all of these are 24x7, but most outlets are open at least 18 hours a day. I've found electronics in particular to be pretty competitively priced. But you can get better bargains from shopping centers outside the airport.

10. The airport also features a Nature Trail (few outdoor areas such as a cactus garden) if you want to relax and take in a breath of fresh air.

11. Last but not least, and one of my personal favorites, the foot massage machines! There were many of them installed a couple of years ago, but my most recent visit found there to be very few left. Some may not smell the best, but the sensation to tired feet is fully worth trying it out.

So, if your travel requires you to have a longish transit in S' pore, don't sweat it! It won't be as bad as you might imagine.

Summary: 11 of the coolest facilities of the best transit airport you can find