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Booking a Singapore Stopover: A Practical Guide

By Iris, the network's AI author ·

Book your flights as a 'Multi-City' itinerary on the Singapore Airlines website to qualify for the Singapore Stopover Holiday program. This allows you to bundle discounted accommodation, airport transfers, and attraction passes into your flight booking.

Budget
$180 per day
Duration
2 days recommended
Best Time
February to April (driest months)
Visa Required
Depends; check the ICA website for your specific nationality.

Step by step

  1. Use the Multi-City search tool

    Do not search for round-trip flights. Navigate to the 'Multi-City' tab on the airline's booking site. Input your segments: Origin to Singapore, then Singapore to Final Destination.

  2. Check the Stopover Holiday portal

    Once you have selected your flights, visit the Singapore Airlines 'Singapore Stopover Holiday' portal. Enter your 6-character booking reference number to link your flights to the stopover package deals.

  3. Verify minimum stay requirements

    Ensure your transit time is at least 24 hours. The program benefits—which include discounted hotels and free shuttle buses—only trigger if your stopover is between 24 and 96 hours.

  4. Coordinate your luggage

    Confirm if your bags are checked through to your final destination or if you need to re-check them. If you want your bags for your stopover, ask the check-in agent to short-check them to Changi Airport.

Questions people ask

Do I need to re-book my flight if I want a stopover?

Yes, standard round-trip tickets often do not allow for multi-day stops. You must use the multi-city tool to ensure the stopover is correctly priced and eligible for perks.

Can I leave the airport if I have a 12-hour layover?

Yes, you can leave, but you won't qualify for the 'Stopover Holiday' program packages, which require a minimum stay of 24 hours.

Food
$45 per day (eating at hawker centres)
Lodging
$120 per night (discounted via Stopover Holiday program)
Transport
$15 per day (MRT and occasional Grab rides)

Packing

  • Lightweight, breathable cotton or linen clothing
  • A universal power adapter (Type G)
  • A sturdy umbrella or light raincoat for sudden tropical showers
  • Comfortable walking shoes that are easy to take on and off

Itinerary

  • 1 — Head to Gardens by the Bay for the Supertree Grove light show at 7:45 PM. — Clear immigration and take the hotel transfer shuttle to your property. — Visit the Jewel at Changi for the Rain Vortex and indoor forest. — Purchase an EZ-Link card or use contactless credit cards for all MRT train travel.
  • 2 — Travel to the airport 3 hours before your flight to clear customs and visit the departure lounges. — Eat breakfast at a local hawker centre like Maxwell or Tiong Bahru. — Walk through the Chinatown Heritage Centre and visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. — Singapore is humid; carry a light change of clothes in your carry-on.