Singapore Airport Hotel

Passengers in transit at Singapore Changi Airport

Terminal 1 – Aerotel Transit Hotel

Terminal 2 – Ambassador Transit Hotel

Terminal 3 – Ambassador Transit Hotel

These hotels are only available to passengers in transit, before clearing immigration and customs. All three terminals are connected airside (departure transit area) and landside. Passengers can move freely between the terminals within the transit area.

Passengers visiting Singapore

Terminal 3 – Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport

Crowne Plaza Hotel is located next to Terminal 3. It’s a perfect place to stay on a stopover in Singapore. Guests can reach the hotel from Terminals 1 and 2 via Changi Airport skytrain.

Jewel Changi Airport – YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport

Opened in 2019, YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport offers compact cabins inside the Jewel Changi Airport shopping and dining complex. It is directly connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

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Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Do I need to clear immigration to stay at a transit hotel inside Changi Airport?

If you book an airside transit hotel inside Changi Airport, you do not need to clear immigration as long as you remain within the transit area. These hotels are located past security in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and are designed for passengers who already have an onward boarding pass.

If you arrive in one terminal and need to use a transit hotel in another, you can transfer airside using the skytrain during operating hours. You can also walk airside between all three terminals. Terminal 4 is connected to other terminals via 24-hour shuttle bus.

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Is it possible to stay in a transit hotel if you are not in transit (early check-in).

If you are arriving from the city and would like to stay in a transit hotel before your flight, it is possible because some airlines operating at Changi Airport allow early check-in. Singapore Airlines, for example, offers check-in up to 24 hours before a flight (except for direct U.S. flights)

Confirm with your airline that it offers early check-in.

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What is the difference between airside transit hotels and landside airport hotels at Changi?

Changi Airport has two different categories of accommodation:

Airside Transit Hotels

These hotels are located inside the secure transit area. You must have:

• A valid boarding pass
• A same day or next day onward flight
• No intention to exit immigration

They offer short term stays in blocks of 6, 12 or 24 hours and are ideal for connecting passengers who want to rest without entering Singapore.

Landside Airport Hotels

These hotels are located outside immigration in the public area. Landside hotels include Crowne Plaza Changi Airport and YOTELAIR in Jewel. They require clearing immigration and meeting Singapore entry requirements.

Landside hotels are better for longer stays, access to Jewel attractions, and stays where you have access to your checked luggage.

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Which hotels are located inside each terminal, and how do I get to them during a layover?

Terminal 1: Aerotel Singapore (airside, past security)
Access: Walk from your arrival gate inside the transit area. If arriving in another terminal, use the airside skytrain.

Terminal 2: Ambassador Transit Hotel (airside, past security)
Access: Walk inside the transit area. If arriving in another terminal, use the airside skytrain.

Terminal 3: Ambassador Transit Hotel (airside, past security)
Access: Walk inside the transit area. If arriving in another terminal, use the airside skytrain.

Landside Hotels (Public Area)

• Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (connected to T3)
• YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport (inside Jewel, connected to T1, T2 and T3)

The airside skytrain does not typically operate overnight. During off hours connect via shuttle bus or walking.

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Can I book a transit hotel by the hour, and what is the minimum stay for each property?

Most airside transit hotels at Changi operate on hourly blocks.

Minimum stay blocks often fall between 6 and 24 hours depending on hotel and season.

• Aerotel: Offers hourly packages and day use arrangements.
• Ambassador Transit Hotels: Use fixed block pricing, with additional hours available.
• YOTELAIR (in Jewel, landside): Offers short stays for a minimum number of hours.

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How early can I check in to an airside hotel if my connecting flight arrives late at night or early morning?

Check in generally begins as soon as you arrive in the transit area and your booked time block begins. Because Changi’s airside hotels operate around flight schedules, there is no standard check-in time. Instead, your booking is confirmed for the specific arrival time you provide, which accommodates early or late check-ins.

If a hotel is fully booked, early check in may not be possible, especially during peak holiday periods.

Connecting passengers should:

• Reserve a block that begins close to their arrival time
• Confirm whether the hotel will allow early entry if the room becomes free
• Allow extra time to move between terminals if required

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Which airport hotels have access to a swimming pool or gym, and are these facilities available for short stays?

Two Changi area hotels offer notable amenities:

Aerotel Singapore (Terminal 1, airside) has a rooftop swimming pool and fitness facilities. Pool access typically requires a paid package or a room booking.

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (landside) has afull size outdoor pool and a fitness center.Access rules depend on whether you have a day room, an overnight room, or a specific facility package.

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What is the best option for families during a long layover at Changi Airport?

Good family options depend on whether you stay airside or landside:

Airside, Ambassador Transit Hotels and Aerotel offer quiet rooms that work for short rest. Some rooms may accommodate small families, but space is limited.

Landside, Crowne Plaza offers larger room types and easier access to dining. YOTELAIR in Jewel provides family cabins and immediate access to attractions like Canopy Park and the Hedge Maze.

Families with long layovers will benefit from larger rooms, access to food courts and a variety of restaurants in Jewe, the ability to walk children around open spaces to reset before the next flight.

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Is it cheaper to stay at a landside hotel near Changi Airport instead of using a transit hotel inside the terminal?

Transit hotels are usually more cost efficient for short blocks, especially 3 to 6 hours, while landside hotels often offer better value for full nights.

Key factors that change total cost:

• Minimum room block length
• Whether you must clear immigration
• Whether your luggage is checked through
• Charges for additional hours

Travelers staying 8 hours or more may find that landside hotels like Crowne Plaza or Village Hotel Changi offer a better nightly rate.

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How do I transfer between terminals to reach my hotel, and does the skytrain operate overnight?

Changi Airport terminals are connected by the skytrain. There are two skytrain routes, one inside the transit area, and one outside in the landside area. The skytrain offers fast and free movement between terminals during the day. The skytrain operates from 5:00 am until 2:30 am.

At the time when skytrain is not operating passengers can use a free shuttle bus or walk between terminals. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are connected airside and passengers can walk between them freely.

For landside hotels:

• Crowne Plaza hotel is directly connected to Terminal 3
• Jewel is linked to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by pedestrian walkways

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What is the best hotel option if I want quick access to Jewel Changi Airport during my layover?

YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport is located directly inside Jewel.
Crowne Plaza provides a covered, climate controlled walk to Jewel via Terminal 3.

Passengers who want easy access to Jewel’s attractions often choose landside hotels because they allow flexible movement between terminals and the retail complex.