Singapore Airshow 2028: what to do in Singapore after hours

15 to 20 February 2028 · ExpectedSingapore, Singapore

Singapore Airshow keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Singapore.

Tours in Singapore Hotels for these dates

Airport to Changi Exhibition Centre

Changi (SIN) is on the MRT East-West line, 30 to 40 minutes to the city; taxis cost about S$25 to S$35.

Shuttles from Expo MRT.

Public transport directions to Changi Exhibition Centre

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Bugis and Little India	Cheaper hotels on the MRT.
Mid-range	Clarke Quay and Chinatown	Walk or MRT to the circuit.
Splurge	Marina Bay	Inside the circuit zone.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hotel 81 Bugis
Mid-range: Hotel Boss
Splurge: Marina Bay Sands

Links search the nights from 14 February to 21 February. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 15 to 20 February 2028. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Tuesday 15 February

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

EveningSingapore Zoo and Night Safari Evening · Family · Nightlife
The world's first night zoo.
EatMaxwell Food Centre Tian Tian chicken rice

Evening two

Wednesday 16 February

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatNewton Food Centre Seafood hawkers
After darkClarke Quay and Ann Siang Hill.

Companion day

Wednesday 16 February

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full daySentosa and Universal Studios Full day · Family
Theme park on Sentosa.

The day after the show

Monday 21 February

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-daySingapore Flyer Half day · Low walking · Family
Wheel over the track.
EatOld Airport Road Food Centre Locals' favourite
FreeBotanic Gardens.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatJumbo Seafood Chilli crab

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Low walking · Family

Singapore Flyer

Wheel over the track.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Indoor

Gardens by the Bay domes

Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, air-conditioned.

See times and prices

Evening · Family · Nightlife

Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

The world's first night zoo.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Sentosa and Universal Studios

Theme park on Sentosa.

See times and prices

S.E.A. Aquarium.
ArtScience Museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Family · Nightlife

Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

The world's first night zoo.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Sentosa and Universal Studios

Theme park on Sentosa.

See times and prices

After dark

Clarke Quay and Ann Siang Hill.

7 tours worth booking for Singapore Airshow

Tour	Length	Good for
Singapore Flyer	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Gardens by the Bay domes	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Sentosa and Universal Studios	Full day	Families
Hawker food tour	Half day	Food lovers
Bumboat river cruise	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Pulau Ubin bike trip	Half day	Families
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari	Evening	Families, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Lau Pa Sat Satay street after 7 pm
Maxwell Food Centre Tian Tian chicken rice
Newton Food Centre Seafood hawkers
Old Airport Road Food Centre Locals' favourite
Jumbo Seafood Chilli crab

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Gardens by the Bay domes

Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, air-conditioned.

See times and prices

National Gallery.
Jewel Changi.

Getting around on event days

MRT and buses take contactless cards. Grab works everywhere.

Day trips from Singapore

Sentosa: 20 minutes
Johor Bahru: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Singapore Airshow.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Singapore Airshow 2028?

The next edition is 15 to 20 February 2028, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Changi Exhibition Centre?

Changi (SIN) is on the MRT East-West line, 30 to 40 minutes to the city; taxis cost about S$25 to S$35. Shuttles from Expo MRT.

Where should I stay for Singapore Airshow?

For most visitors the best base is Clarke Quay and Chinatown: Walk or MRT to the circuit.

What can we do between sessions at Singapore Airshow?

Good short outings in Singapore include Gardens by the Bay domes, Hawker food tour, Bumboat river cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Singapore Airshow?

Family-friendly picks: Gardens by the Bay domes, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, Sentosa and Universal Studios. S.E.A. Aquarium.

How far is Changi Exhibition Centre from Singapore centre?

About 20 km in a straight line. Shuttles from Expo MRT.

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