Singapore Flyer: 30-Min Ride & Time Capsule Ticket

Thirty Minutes Above Singapore, Then Back Through Its History

You ride the Singapore Flyer for 30 minutes in a climate-controlled capsule with 360-degree windows, seeing the Marina Bay skyline, neighboring coastlines, and major landmarks from 165 meters up. Afterward, you walk through the Time Capsule exhibition, an interactive display of Singapore's history and culture. The ticket includes admission, taxes, and optional hotel pickup and drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Enter Singapore Flyer
• Ride 30-minute air-conditioned capsule
• Enjoy 360-degree city views
• View landmarks like Marina Bay Sands
• Explore Time Capsule exhibition
• Experience interactive history displays

The Experience

You're standing in Marina Bay with a couple of hours to kill, and the Flyer is right there — that massive wheel you've seen in every photo of the city. The Singapore Flyer ticket gets you straight in: no queuing around, just entry to one of the 28 air-conditioned capsules for a 30-minute rotation that takes you 165 meters up. The capsule itself holds up to 28 people, but it doesn't feel crowded because the windows wrap around completely — you're looking out in every direction at once, and the glass is large enough that you can actually see what you came for: the Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, the Singapore River snaking through the downtown, Raffles Place with its cluster of towers. On a clear day you can pick out the coastline of Malaysia and Indonesia across the water.

What makes this ticket different from just riding the wheel is the Time Capsule part. After you come down, you move through an exhibition space that's set up like a walk through Singapore's own story — not a dry museum thing, but interactive displays and visual effects that show you how the city got from a colonial trading post to what it is now. It's the kind of thing that makes the aerial view you just had actually stick with you, because now you know what you were looking at. The whole experience, ride plus exhibition, takes about an hour and a half from entry to exit.

Pickup and drop-off are included if you select that option when you book, which saves you the navigation piece if you're not sure how to get to Marina Bay or you've got luggage. The ticket covers admission and all taxes, so there's nothing to sort out at the gate. Infants can come along as long as they sit on an adult's lap — the capsule is stable and climate-controlled, so it's not rough or uncomfortable. Public transport stops are nearby if you'd rather make your own way there.

What’s included

• Singapore Flyer admission ticket.
• 30-minute ride in an air-conditioned capsule with 360-degree views.
• Time Capsule exhibition entry with interactive displays on Singapore's history and culture.
• all taxes and service charges.
• optional hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected at booking).

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by YTS Holidays Co. Ltd

Is this one for you?A straightforward choice if you want the main Marina Bay view without planning transport or timing — the ticket bundles entry and the exhibition, so you're not juggling separate bookings or wondering what comes next.

Top questions

How long is the Singapore Flyer ride?

The ride lasts 30 minutes. One full rotation takes you around the wheel once, with views from all angles.

What can I see from the top of the Singapore Flyer?

You can see Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, the Singapore River, Raffles Place, Merlion Park, and on clear days, parts of Malaysia and Indonesia across the water.

How many people fit in each capsule?

Each capsule holds up to 28 passengers. They are air-conditioned and have large viewing windows on all sides.

What is the Time Capsule exhibition?

It's an interactive exhibition that tells Singapore's history and culture through displays, visual effects, and storytelling. It comes included with your Flyer ticket.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Pickup and drop-off are included only if you select that option when booking. It is not automatic with every ticket.

Can infants ride the Singapore Flyer?

Yes, infants can ride as long as they sit on an adult's lap during the 30-minute rotation.

How high is the Singapore Flyer?

The wheel reaches 165 meters in height with a diameter of 150 meters.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the Flyer?

Public transportation options are available near Marina Bay. You can also add hotel pickup and drop-off to your ticket when you book.