STOP OVER IN SIN
 

Just looking at our options with 2 kids age 4 & 5 what to do about a stop over in SIN.
If we go for the 3 to 5 hour stop, is there anything to do for kids. Somewhere for a shower etc.
Or do we get a room for a night, but again is there much to do to de-stress kids.

Then again if anyone thinks another transit airport is better than Sin, please let me know.:)

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SIN??? where's that lol, do you mean Singapore.

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We had a 2 hour (well supposed to be anyway) re-fuelling stopover at Bangkok with our then 3 and 6 year olds and it seemed rubbish. All we did was get shepherded from departures through customs then into a lift and straight into customs to the departure lounge. It was awful. Perhaps you go to a different area for longer stopovers - bloody hope so. Can't help you with Singapore though.
Lorraine

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We always use Singapore as a stopover to Perth, have done for the last 5 years.

We have three children, older than yours but there is so much to do there even for the younger children.

Places include the Zoo, Sentosa Island, with the cable car and lot's of shopping, flower gardens.

We feel it is a nice safe stopover city and have always used The Futurama Hotel which is in a good location.

Will be stopping off there again in January whe we return home to the UK to live.

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Nothing like a bit of sin to start off the new life:D

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Depends what 'sin' you are on about.;)

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Just want to keep kids happy. I hate shopping and cant think of any reason to do any on a transit flight.
Just would prefer to fly with Sing

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If you're only going to be there for 3-5 hours, then you won't want to clear customs, you'll just want to stay in the transit/departures lounge.

It's huge in the terminal I used last year (was with Qantas - term 2 I think?)

There was a swimming pool you can use, and there's a transit hotel, where you can get a room, or you can just use some showers to refresh yourself. There are loads of shops to look around, and loads of places to eat.

I was there an hour on the way and 6 hours on the way back. I never ran out of things to do lol.

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We always fly with Singapore Airlines too. Great airline.

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Hi we stopped over in Sin for 15 hours with kids aged 2 and 4. There are hotels in each terminal which u can book in 6 hour slots-quite reasonable if I remember! Lots of stuff for kids as mentioned playgrounds and butterfly gardens and also a pool at one of the terminals and free internet access. Compared to Manchester Airport it's out of this world!:thumbsup:

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Singapore is a great destination and worth staying for a couple of days if you do decide to stop over.
Otherwise, a few hours in Changi Airport is fabulous! Terrific, safe play areas for the children, free cinema, lovely restful water gardens to laze by, a roof top garden and swimming pool, televisions and internet access, great eating areas. Not to mention some of the loveliest, most reasonably priced shops you'll find in any airport and the superb foot massages available right by the children's play areas!
I have just been advised that our flight is to have an extended 2 hour stopover in Changi and I am secretly delighted. I love this airport, as do my children - there is something for everyone, it is spotlessly clean, beautifully maintained and safe. There are rooms available for longer stopovers and bathroom facilites available if you want to shower.Check it out online.

http://www.changiairport.com

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Well it wasn't a city, even if it is a great one to visit. :lol:

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I agree the airport is fantastic too. Very clean and well looked after and lot's to do there. We did stay in the airport last year on our way back as we just wanted to get straight back to Perth as we had stayed for three days on the way out.

It would be worthwhile venturing out though as Singapore is worth a look.

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Me and the OH are stopping in Singapore for 3 days when we fly out in Feb.

We have decided to stay at the Marina Mandarin, cost £285.00 for both of us for 3 days including return private transfers.

Thanks
Donna.

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Futurama cost us 340 pounds (2 adults, child of 17, 14 an 9) for three days.

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After 10 Hours on a plane, they're going to be tired, ratty and thoroughly obnoxious - for goodness sake have a stopover, and get some sleep (if you are flyng Singapore airlines - they have some good deals on stopovers) because there's no way you are going to keep them happy ;)

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We stopped over in Singapore for our last trip in March. We have three kids who were 1, 4 and 5 at the time. They loved Changi airport, we had a room in the Ambassador transit hotel (http://www.airport-hotel.com.sg) in the airport where we all slept for a couple of hours, showered and then played on the play park and swam in the fabulous open air pool. We found it an excellent way to break up the flight and chill out for a bit. it's not particularly expensive and well worth it.

We are flying back out in a weeks time and are planning to do exactly the same again. We will be there for about 8 hours. I can't recommend this option enough, especially if you are only there for a few hours.

MANDS

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There are tons of threads on this - what's to do in the airport, lounge and shower facilities, where to stay on a stopover, etc. Have a search and I'm sure you'll find lots of good info.

SIN may be the airport code but I've never heard anybody call the city state that. :) Alternatives include:

The Lion City - translation of the Malay "Singapura" ('cos you do all know Singapore is rightfully Malay...)
The Garden City - see how they do up the roads from the airport especially for you visitors?
Singers - not really. Bit naff, old bean. And please take off that safari suit; you look like a hotel doorman.
Sin City - perhaps (if you know where to look for it ;) ).
S'pore - maybe; heard it more from young locals than foreigners.
Sg - often used, especially if you're typing it.
The Airconned Nation - slightly derogatory term but suits.
Disneyland with the Death Penalty - 'nuff said.

Or - you could be totally rad and call it "Singapore".

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Quote "If you're only going to be there for 3-5 hours, then you won't want to clear customs, you'll just want to stay in the transit/departures lounge".

I know, it was a real pain, but we didn't seem to have any choice thanks to officious staff! I just thought I'd mention it in case anyone else is going to do the same thing and has visions of strolling around shops waiting to board again.

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seaside

Thats because my quesion was only about the airport. I seached others threads, but they are all about to stop over or not. Not what the airport has to offer and if it is actually useable (ie not just for business / 1st class paying pax).

Thanks for the helpfull replies folks. The 5-6 six hour stop looks good for us. As we are just going on a recce, down want to loose to much Oz time.

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Sorry, just running past. Not sure if this link has been posted yet...

We are looking into this for us (whenever that might be!)

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Hope it works for you

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Just booked flights and stop over with Singapore airlines. 4 days, 3 nights then on to Brisbane.

Booked with Singapore Airlines (after booking with their flights, log back in using your flight details to book stopover deal).

Staying at the 'Swissotel The Stamford Singapore', large central skyscraper hotel, was able to select high floor room so hopefully we have nice view over city.

Total cost for 2 adults = £379
Includes;
-Hotel 3 nights, and extra half day(£50)
-Transport to and from airport(£35)
-Stopover deal incentives.

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Apologies, MLU. I think there are threads out there - although maybe with spurious titles - and also PPs who answered your question. Just my :o clumsy attempt at some lighthearted trivia on a subject that comes up more often than I've had hot Laksa.