The Wired

Ok so I'm ready to book my flight. I'm going late Nov because it is the best part of fifty notes cheaper than going in Dec, but my dilemma is this:



I can go for ?489 if I am happy to stay in Singapore for 5 hours.

I can go for ?520 if I am happy to stay in Singapore for 90 mins.



So which should I choose?



The tight fluffy kitten in me says read a book for 5 hours and yet the adventurer says use that time to explore Singapore. If I wanted to discover Singapore then I could possibly get a longer stopover.





My current leaning is towards the 5 hour stopover. I'm quite happ to endure that with a good book because it actually means it is more suitable to my sister who will drop me off, and my friends at the other side who I will be staying with. Of course a stopover outside of the airport will include more money so what would you guys suggest with the info I have provided?



Replies requested urgently as I would quite like to book this before I go to sleep tonight.




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Divers go deeper and stay down for longer.

I'd go for the 5 hours because it's more relaxed. 90 minutes isn't really that long to make a connection. You can stretch your legs and get a decent cup of coffee without any worries, and you've got time to explore the airport if no further afield.



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Well after a no doubt late arrival the 5 hours will soon become 4. I don't really want the cost and confusion of travelling into the city so prolonged straight trough may be the best idea. I also know that Singapore airport does a decent massage, something that was a little rushed last time I went trough because of the 90 minute clock watching.



So unless I hear anything else worth considering in the next hour I'll go for the tight option. <!--emo&:lol:--><img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' /><!--endemo-->




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There are plenty more fish in the sea, get your tackle out and see what bites.



Divers go deeper and stay down for longer.

Go for the 5 hour,



Do a bit of exploring then back to the airport. Simple, no?




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belchingmatt wrote:I also know that Singapore airport does a decent massage, something that was a little rushed last time I went trough because of the 90 minute clock watching.

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Never had one, but after a million hours on a plane sounds like a good time!




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JJW009 wrote:Plus the money saved easily pays for the coffee <!--emo&:lol:--><img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' /><!--endemo-->

What, even at airport prices? <!--emo&:o--><img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='ohmy.gif' /><!--endemo-->





I say do the 5 hour stop. Even if it was slightly more expensive, that's what I'd do.



I've done short (<2 hours) stopovers before, they are hell. Just enough time to get off the plane, find your departure gate, grab a quick coffee, then the 'go to gate' signs come up. <!--emo&<_<--><img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/dry.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='dry.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Well I'm booked now. I'm on 33C for the 1sy leg and then 33A for the 2nd. I can handle atrocious travel conditions by experience so as long as I have a good book there is nothing to worry about. The ?30 I save will pay for a massage and coffee so at least I won't be rushed in case of delay. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://i2.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->




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There are plenty more fish in the sea, get your tackle out and see what bites.



Divers go deeper and stay down for longer.

I had a similar length stop in Singapore a few years back when I went to Taipei.



There's a free coach tour you can go on that kills a couple of hours <clicky>.



I can't tell you much about it I'm afraid, because whatever it is that stops me sleeping on 15 hour flights really, really doesn't work on buses...

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Thanks for the link, something I will have to consider.




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There are plenty more fish in the sea, get your tackle out and see what bites.



Divers go deeper and stay down for longer.