Hi,
I have a transit time of 14 hours in singapore airport. Can i take the free shuttle bus from airport. Get down at the stopover and roam around on my own and take the later (return) bus/ taxi to airport. The airport website says its a 2.5 hour tour but does not seem to answer if i can continue on my own.
Please provide your valuable experience if you have any in the past.
Thanks
Simple google search will get you this; (people who slack to google)
http://www.changiairport.com/en/airport-experience/attractio…
FAQ Question 10 in case anyone is wondering. The answer is NO. Once you start the tour, you cannot stay behind to explore the city.
Thanks , i missed to read the FAQ section.
From my experience a few years back, we only got to walk around the Merlion at our pleasure for a set time but otherwise it was a bus ride around town. if you get left behind then it is on you to get back for your flight (traffic was horrendous). I was on the Aussie passport so a visa wasn't an issue.
Thanks but I have indian passport , so I don't think I can go on my own .
Just take a train into town and have a poke around. It's like $1.50.
You can apply for Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF)(max 96 hrs) on reaching singapore. You should also have a valid visa/ long term pass from Australia to get that facility.
Thank you very much. Your information has helped me a lot in planning . I don't need to apply for visa.
I did a search in google for VFTF and found this link https://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=96
The last time I stopped over in Singapore, I made the mistake of enquiring about the free tour bus after I went through customs. The impression I got was that you get on the bus from inside the secured area and I don't think you are allowed to get off the bus to walk around. It basically takes you on a bus ride and drops you back at the airport. I am not sure how this will work if you need to pick up your luggage from the carousel for your connecting flight though.
If you want to roam around, I think it would be best you head towards to the MRT station at the airport after you clear customs. Then take the MRT to where you want to go from there. Taxis are more expensive, but they are not as expensive as Australia.