The real total: cheapest ticket vs what most visitors pay
A standard flight costs S$40 for adults and S$25 for children aged 3-12 and seniors, as listed by Time Out and Trip.com. It includes the Time Capsule, an exhibition on Singapore's history before you board. Under-3s are free. Sky Dining, a private capsule with dinner, starts at about S$260-299 for two.
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Prices last checked: 2 November. Prices vary with the season, peak and off-peak dates and promotions, and we recheck them every month. Visitor-reported costs are marked as estimates, and US$ figures are rough conversions.
Ticket options: what each one gets you
Standard prices from Time Out and Trip.com; Sky Dining from Pelago and Holidify. Children 3-12 must be with a paying adult. Check the official site for current cocktail flight prices.
Is Sky Dining worth it?
Sky Dining gives a couple a and a set dinner during the flight. At about , it's a splurge. for an anniversary or proposal, it's memorable. For the view alone, a standard flight at sunset is the same panorama for S$80 for two.
The crowd tax: why weekend evenings cost more
Our crowd data shows the Singapore Flyer moderate all day from Monday to Thursday. It's busy on Friday from about 6 pm, on Saturday from about noon to 9 pm, and on Sunday from about 1 to 8 pm. The price is the same at any time; the crowd tax is the queue to board at sunset.
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Singapore Flyer, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Which ticket is worth it?
- Most visitors: a standard flight, S$40, at sunset on a weekday.
- Families: children and seniors pay S$25; under-3s are free.
- A special occasion: Sky Dining.
Short on time? What you'd regret missing
- Marina Bay Sands and the bay from above.
- Gardens by the Bay and the Supertrees.
- The Formula 1 circuit below.
- Sunset into the city lights.
Getting there
The Flyer is on Raffles Avenue, a short walk from Promenade MRT station (Circle and Downtown lines). A regular MRT fare covers it.
Weather and visibility
The capsules are air-conditioned. Thunderstorms can pause the wheel, and haze can soften the view. Check the forecast on the day.
What can go wrong
- Saturday evening: busy in our data.
- A thunderstorm: the wheel may pause.
- You expect a long ride: one rotation is about 30 minutes.
What one person really spends
A child (3-12) adds S$25. Under-3s are free.
FAQs
How much is the Singapore Flyer?
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S$40 for adults and S$25 for children 3-12 and seniors, including the Time Capsule. Under-3s are free.
How long is the Singapore Flyer ride?
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One rotation takes about 30 minutes.
How much is Singapore Flyer Sky Dining?
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From about S$260-299 for two, depending on the package and date.
Is the Singapore Flyer worth it?
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At sunset on a weekday, yes. The view over Marina Bay is the highlight.
When is the Singapore Flyer least crowded?
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In our data, Monday to Thursday are moderate all day. Weekend afternoons and evenings are busiest. See our crowd forecast.
Heading to Singapore Flyer?
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Sources
How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other. Crowd figures come from our own crowd data. Prices last checked 2 November. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
