A Few Hours in Singapore

A long layover makes for some fun hours in Singapore.

Author

JD Wonnacott
October 29, 2025

Our flight from Dubai to Bali had us stopping over in Singapore for 7-8 hours.

So, Mony being the genius she is, found us a free day tour where we could leave our backpacks at the airport, jump on a bus with a guide, and check out several spots throughout the city.

Some of the highlights:

Orchid garden just sitting in the airport terminal. Gorgeous and smelled amazing.

Chinatown area.

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and a bald guy.

One of the shops in the street market selling durians.

Awesome murals.

The Sultan Mosque.

Back at the airport, we also found they have a huge butterfly enclosure. The girls loved it. Check this out:

I’ve never heard of an airport having its own butterfly enclosure.

Watch where you step.

It was a quick stop in Singapore; but, if you’re going to be there for a few hours on layover, it’s worth checking out the free day-tour option there at the airport. Do you research ahead of time so you know where to sign up, etc.

Next stop: Indonesia…