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.

Booking a Singapore Stopover: A Practical Guide

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.