Shopping and Eating at Changi International Airport in Singapore
One of the things that keeps Changi at the top of the list of people's favorite airports is the amazing array of shopping and dining opportunities that the airport affords. The airport at times appears to be more of a shopping mall than an airport, but that's what it takes to stay at the top of the list.
Public Area Shops & Restaurants at Changi
Shops in the public areas include bookstores, a florist, pharmacy and sportswear shops. Food options include fast food from Burger King, Delifrance and McDonald's; restaurants serving a whole world of cuisines; and coffee from Starbucks, Cofee Bean and Pacific Coffee. There is also a 24-hour food court in Terminal 2.
Singapore Airport Duty Free Shopping & Dining
The shopping at Changi Airport is among the best in the world, and significantly outclasses just about every other airport in Southeast Asia. There is not only an ample selection of the standard duty free items of booze, cigarettes and perfume, but also a wide variety of other items. There are many small designer boutiques, electronics shops and even some traditional medicine stores.
Duty Free Benchmark Prices
| Marlboro Cigarettes (Carton of 100) | S$ 19.30 (12.67 USD) |
| Bacardi Light Rum (1 liter) | S$ 20.50 (13.46 USD) |
| Chivas Regal (1 liter) | S$ 46.20 (30.33 USD) |
| Jack Daniels (1 liter) | S$ 38.20 (25.08 USD) |
| Stolichnaya (1 liter) | S$ 20.30 (13.33 USD) |
| Toblerone Gold (6 x 100 gram) | S$ 21.90 (14.38 USD) |
| Chanel No. 5 (50 ml) | S$ 87.00 (57.12 USD) |
See our duty free guide for full price comparisons.
You won't go hungry at Changi either, since the airport has several food outlets selling a wide selection of foods, from sandwiches to sushi.


