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Voted the world's best airport by Skytrax in 2026, for the 14th time, Changi has four terminals linked to the MRT and buses. You can spend an entire stopover there without getting bored.
Official websitechangiairport.com→This glass dome in front of Terminal 1 houses the Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall, and a multi-level forest. It is freely accessible from the terminals, even on a simple connection if your layover allows.
Official websitejewelchangiairport.com→Air France flies non-stop from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle to Changi in just under 13 hours (flight AF256/AF257).
Official websiteairfrance.fr→The national carrier flies non-stop from Paris-CDG to Singapore (about 13h05 to 13h10). Since 2024, it has also served Brussels direct (A350, about 4 flights a week).
Official websitesingaporeair.com→The Marina Bay cruise terminal welcomes large liners on port calls or as a home port, a few minutes from the centre. It makes for a spectacular arrival, facing the skyline.
Official websitembccs.com.sg→How long does it take to get to Singapore?
Allow about 13 hours on a direct flight between Paris and Singapore, and just under 13 hours from Brussels. From Geneva or Montreal, you need a stopover.
| Route | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Paris → Singapore | ≈ 12h50 to 13h10 | Direct flight with Air France or Singapore Airlines |
| Brussels → Singapore | ≈ 12h55 | Direct flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Changi → city centre | ≈ 30 to 45 min | MRT, bus or Grab |
| Changi Point → Pulau Ubin | ≈ 10 min | Bumboat |
| Marina South Pier → Southern Islands | ≈ 15 to 30 min | Ferry |
Entry requirements
French citizens do not need a visa for a tourist stay: the "social visit pass", valid for up to 90 days, is issued on arrival and sent by email. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date from Singapore, otherwise boarding or entry may be refused. The SG Arrival Card is free and compulsory: fill it in online on the ICA website or in the MyICA app, within the three days before arrival (including the day of arrival). Beware of unofficial websites that charge a fee.
When to go?
February to April is the driest period; February is the least rainy month. From November to January, the north-east monsoon brings the heaviest rain, and all year round afternoon thunderstorms are frequent but short. Daytime temperatures are 31 to 33 °C all year.
Are there direct flights from France?
Yes: Air France and Singapore Airlines fly non-stop from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Singapore in about 13 hours. Singapore Airlines also flies direct from Brussels.
Do French citizens need a visa?
No, for a tourist stay of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for six months after your departure date, and the free SG Arrival Card must be completed online within the three days before arrival.
How do I get from the airport to the city centre?
The MRT links Changi to the centre in 30 to 45 minutes, with a change at Tanah Merah; buses and Grab also run, Grab 24/7.
Can I make a stopover in Singapore?
Yes, it's even a habit: many flights to Bali, Australia or the Maldives go through Changi. Jewel, accessible from all terminals, lets you enjoy it even on a short connection.
Singapore is one of the easiest destinations in Asia to reach: direct flights from Paris with Air France and Singapore Airlines (about 13 hours), and from Brussels with Singapore Airlines. Changi Airport, linked to the MRT, is also an ideal stopover for two or three days on the way to Bali or Australia.
Header photo: The Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi — Matteo Morando, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons