Arrive IGI T3 at least 3 hours before international departure (recommended for long‑haul). Use web check-in (see airline notes) and have passport & boarding pass ready for bag drop and security.
You arrive into Changi T3 and will remain airside for the ~23h transit. Transit access for this connection is available from 16:40 on Sep 15 (24 hours before your next flight). No Singapore visa required if you stay airside; follow transfer signage.
Options in T3 include pay‑per‑use lounges and transit facilities (Aerotel transit hotel in Changi or pay‑per‑use lounges) where you can shower and rest. Lounges and Aerotel typically operate 24/7 but confirm on arrival.
Choose a relaxed airside dinner: local coffee & kaya toast at Toast Box or a full meal at the Food Court in T3. Opening hours vary; many outlets are open late but check signs on arrival.
Explore Changi’s transit amenities you can access airside in T3 — seating/rest areas, shops, and sometimes exhibitions. Plan to rest early to align with your next‑day Beijing flight.
Eat light (Toast Box / Kopi Tiam or food court) inside the transit area. Confirm specific outlet opening hours on the display boards; some open early (06:00+).
Use a pay‑per‑use lounge or dedicated rest zone; some lounges offer day rooms and showers. Aerotel (if available) provides short stays; reserve on arrival or online.
If allowed airside from your gate area, enjoy shops and duty‑free; otherwise stay near your boarding zone. Note that some attractions (Jewel/Canopy Park) may require landside access — verify transit access before going there.
Finish web check‑in (available online within 24–48h of departure), collect any final essentials, and head to security/your gate in plenty of time — boarding typically starts ~45–60 minutes before departure and gates can close 30–45 minutes prior.
Arrive T3 (local time). Expect immigration and baggage claim time 30–60 minutes depending on queue; ensure you have your Chinese entry visa and passport ready. If you need rest immediately, consider an airport hotel or proceed to your prebooked hotel (Qihang check‑in is scheduled Sep 17).
If you arrived late on Sep 16, take a taxi or Didi from PEK T3 to Beijing Qihang International Hotel (Shunyi). Taxis run 24/7; keep airport receipts and verify fare estimate beforehand.
Qihang International Hotel — Address: 9A Tianzhu East Road, Shunyi District, Beijing, 101312. Typical check‑in 2:00pm, check‑out 12:00pm. Amenities often include free Wi‑Fi, breakfast (confirm your booking), and airport shuttle (verify with hotel). You must register with passport at reception; a security deposit may be requested. Reservation/contact not supplied — please confirm details with your booking.
Shunyi is primarily an airport/expatriate area; use this afternoon to rest, test local SIM/Wi‑Fi, or visit nearby shopping malls. Public transport options to central Beijing are longer — consider a short drive to eat locally.
Try a nearby restaurant for Beijing specialties (many open 17:00–22:00). Quanjude and Dadong are famous Peking‑duck choices in central Beijing (requires travel); ask hotel to arrange or recommend a good local alternative.
Check‑out time at Qihang typically 12:00; you have a next booking at Piaohome Hotel (Jiangtai West Road). Travel to Piaohome by taxi (~30–45 minutes from Shunyi depending on traffic). Provide passport for hotel registration on check‑in.
Piaohome Hotel check‑in usually from 2:00pm; check‑out is often 12:00pm. Amenities typically include Wi‑Fi, local breakfast options, and quick access to Jiangtai metro (Exit B ~5 minutes). Reservation number/contact not provided — confirm arrival time and ID registration. Note: Chinese hotels require passport registration at front desk.
Contemporary art galleries, cafés and boutiques in the 798 art zone — a great first‑day stroll close to Jiangtai. Galleries generally open 10:00–18:00; evening bars and restaurants open later.
Visit Tiananmen Square then enter the Forbidden City. Forbidden City opening hours: typically 8:30am–5:00pm (ticketed entry with timed slots; advance online booking recommended). It’s the heart of imperial Beijing and a must‑see.
A UNESCO site and imperial sacrificial altar complex. Opening hours typically 6:00–20:00, with main Hall access in daytime. Great for morning local life and park scenes.
Imperial gardens and lakes with boat and palace architecture; open 6:30–18:00 (seasonal). Allow 2–3 hours to see the main sights and take a short boat ride on Kunming Lake if weather permits. Pre‑book tickets online in busy seasons.
Visit the Olympic Green and take photos of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube; sites are open to the public, stadium entry is ticketed when special events occur.
Mutianyu is ~1–1.5 hours from central Beijing by car depending on traffic; leave early to avoid crowds. Book a guided tour or private car for convenience.
Explore a well‑restored section of the Great Wall. Options include hiking, cable car or chairlift up, and toboggan or cable down. Opening hours generally 7:30–17:30 (seasonal).
Have breakfast, confirm airport transfer for late night, and pack. Ask Piaohome front desk about luggage storage if you want to use hotel services later in the day (most hotels provide this).
Although standard check‑out is noon, request late check‑out or store luggage and check out when you leave. Taxi to PEK T3 takes ~40–60 minutes from Chaoyang/Shunyi by night traffic — allow extra time. Your international flight departs 00:05 on Sep 24, so aim to arrive at the airport by 10:30–11:00pm for immigration, security and airline check procedures (recommended earlier for international departures).
Singapore Airlines nonstop to Changi (B787‑10). Ensure you have completed web check‑in, have boarding passes and arrived at the gate early; boarding typically starts ~45–60 minutes pre‑departure.
Arrive Changi at 06:25 local time. Your onward flight to Delhi departs 16:50, giving you a long transit (airside). Follow transfer guidance if staying airside or use transit lounges; transit access and services operate from early morning, but check opening times for specific shops and lounges.