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📍 Changi, Central
The Butterfly Garden inside Changi Airport Terminal 3 is the world's first of its kind — a tropical paradise with over 1,000 butterflies from up to 40 species, a 6-metre grotto waterfall, and lush flowering plants. Open 24 hours.
A beautiful and calming retreat within Changi Airport’s Terminal 3, the Butterfly Garden is a must-visit for travelers. Located in the Transit Area near Departure Lounge Gate B1, it’s open 24 hours a day. Perfect for stretching your legs during a layover. The garden is immaculately maintained, with vibrant butterflies fluttering freely all around. The soothing waterfall and lush greenery create a peaceful, refreshing atmosphere, offering a welcome escape from the busy terminal. It’s a truly unique experience and well worth visiting if you’re passing through Singapore.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
"The butterflies are free to fly around and will occasionally land on you, if you're lucky." Guides receive strong praise for their informative and engaging commentary. Reviewers consistently describe the garden as a peaceful, refreshing escape from the busy terminal.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Heer
3 months ago
“A beautiful and calming retreat within Changi Airport’s Terminal 3, the Butterfly Garden is a must-visit for travelers. Located in the Transit Area near Departure Lounge Gate B1, it’s open 24 hours a day. Perfect for stretching your legs during a layover. The garden is immaculately maintained, with vibrant butterflies fluttering freely all around. The soothing waterfall and lush greenery create a peaceful, refreshing atmosphere, offering a welcome escape from the busy terminal. It’s a truly unique experience and well worth visiting if you’re passing through Singapore.”
Ian Williams
a month ago
“This was extremely interesting and very informative on the different varieties of butterflies and moths. The guides were excellent in their dialogue, describing the various species and the measures being taken to ensure their survival. The butterflies are free to fly around and will occasionally land on you, if you’re lucky. This is well worth a visit.”
Jessie Cham
4 months ago
“A nice and relaxing area for passengers waiting during transit at the airport. It’s small, but the greenery, flowers, and butterflies create a pleasant and calming ambience. A lovely spot to take a short break before your next flight.”
Sajid
3 weeks ago
“Took me a while to find the place and had to call the information kiosk twice. Otherwise Singapore airlines and Singapore airport is the best. It was early morning so butterflies were sleeping but will visit again on my return flight and see other gardens too.”
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Overview
Located in the Transit Area of Changi Airport Terminal 3, the Butterfly Garden features over 1,000 tropical butterflies from as many as 40 species flying freely among flowering plants and lush greenery. A 6-metre grotto waterfall creates a calming centrepiece. Educational corners and individual enclosures allow close-up observation of butterfly breeding and feeding. Knowledgeable guides describe the species and conservation measures in place. Open 24 hours.



