| Opening hours | 24 hours |
| Time of visit | 12pm |
| Occupancy | ~30% |
| Location | Airside, Terminal 3, level 3, near Gates A |
| Entry type | Free with EVA Air Business Class |
How to access Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Changi Airport T3
I visited this lounge before my EVA Air Business Class flight, from Singapore to Taipei.
Passengers flying in Singapore Airlines or Star Alliance Business Class can access this lounge before departure. Eligible passengers are not allowed to bring a non-eligible guest.
Passengers with PPS or Solitaire PPS Club status can access this lounge regardless of the cabin class that they are flying on, as long as it is with Singapore Airlines or a Star Alliance airline. Eligible passengers can bring 1 non-eligible guest, who is travelling on the same flight.
KrisFlyer or Star Alliance Gold members, who are not flying in Business Class, do not have access to this lounge. They’ll be directed to the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge instead.
📄Official Singapore Airlines lounge access rules
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Changi Airport T3
Getting there
The SilverKris Business Class Lounge is located on the 3rd floor in Terminal 3, near other Singapore Airlines lounges like The Private Room, First Class and KrisFlyer Gold.
You will find escalators to it near Longchamp and Luvenus, after passing through immigration. Look out for the beautiful batik wall right next to the escalator.
Click here to view a map of Changi Airport.
General areas
This lounge was last renovated in late-2021, and it looks a lot more “alive” than the previous iteration. Upgrades include better furnishing, lighting, and a much-improved layout to allow for more natural light.
However, due to the space constraints in the terminal, you’d still find low ceiling and lack of a view and natural light in some areas.
Nap room
The nap room is located near the dining area. It is equipped with 14 cubicles, which are not fully-enclosed. Guests can find power and USB ports in every cubicle.
Shower rooms
Guests may book a shower room in-person.
Food & Drinks
As with most Business Class lounges, visitors can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from the buffet, and order freshly prepared dishes at the live-cooking stations nearby.
As a Singaporean, I found the F&B offerings to be the highlight of this lounge, featuring a good variety of high-quality local and Asian flavours.
Crowded hours
I’ve been to this lounge a number of times since it’s reopening, however, as those visits were during the crowded hours, it was impossible to take good photos, let alone find a seat! Lounge overcrowding at certain hours of the day, in an airline’s home airport, is a common issue.
The crowded hours are from 8pm till 12 midnight daily. This is due to the high volume of Singapore Airlines long-haul flights departing the terminal between 10pm and 2am.
Based on what travellers have shared in Suitesmile’s Telegram group, the lounge also gets pretty busy in the morning too, from 8am to 11am. However, the situation is usually not as chaotic as in the evenings.
During the crowded hours, you may face the following inconveniences in the lounge:
- Shortage of available seats (especially for 2+ pax)
- Delay in receiving cooked-to-order food
- Delay in buffet item replenishment
- Lengthy wait for shower rooms
- Excessive noise
Internet speed
The WiFi speed was only good enough for light web surfing.
Top complimentary amenities
- WiFi
- Drinks (incl. alcoholic)
- Hot food
- Showers
- Computers
My ratings
This is how I am rating my visit (vs other Business Class lounges):
| Food & Drinks | 10/10 | Cleanliness | 10/10 |
| Peace & Quiet | 9/10 | Service | 9/10 |
| Furnishing | 9/10 | Facilities | 9/10 |
| Privacy | 9/10 | View | 7/10 |
Best Cards in Singapore for Free Airport Lounge Access
Additional notes:
- Priority Pass:
- Citi Prestige: Unlimited visits, +1 guest
- Citi PremierMiles: 2 visits per calendar year
- DBS Altitude: 2 visits per card membership year
- Standard Chartered Journey: 2 visits per card membership year
- DBS Vantage: 10 visits per card membership year
- DragonPass:
- HSBC TravelOne: 4 visits per calendar year
Get 12 free airport lounge visits per year, earn 1.3 mpd on local spending and 2 mpd on foreign currencies
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Key details of the Citi Prestige Card
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income: S$120,000
Annual fee: S$651.82 (no waiver; always comes with 32,000 miles)
Get 12 free airport lounge visits per calendar year
4th night free on hotel bookings
No minimum spending
Uncapped earn rates
Miles don’t expire
9 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ Low earn rates (spend with 4 mpd cards instead):
• 1.3 mpd on local spending
• 2 mpd on foreign currency spending⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee
⚠️ Many unfavourable rules on 4th night free benefit
Get 4 free airport lounge visits per year, earn 1.2 mpd on local spending and 2.4 mpd on foreign currencies
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Key details of the HSBC TravelOne Card
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income:• S’porean/PR: S$30,000 – S$65,000
• Foreigner: S$65,000Annual fee: S$196.20 (first year waivable; always comes with 12,000 miles)
Get 4 free airport lounge visits per calendar year
No minimum spending
Uncapped earn rates
3-year miles expiry term
7 useful miles transfer partners
Free miles transfers to frequent flyer programs
Instant miles transfers
⚠️ Low earn rates (spend with 4 mpd cards instead):
• 1.2 mpd on local spending
• 2.4 mpd on foreign currency spending⚠️ Poor transfer ratio to KrisFlyer
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee
Get 2 free airport lounge visits per year, earn 1.2 mpd on local spending and 2.2 mpd on foreign currencies
More information
Key details of the Citi PremierMiles Card
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income:• S’porean/PR: S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$42,000Annual fee: S$196.20 (first year waived; always comes with 10,000 miles, but request waiver every year )
Get 2 free airport lounge visits per calendar year
No minimum spending
Uncapped earn rates
Miles don’t expire
9 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ Low earn rates (spend with 4 mpd cards instead):
• 1.2 mpd on local spending
• 2.2 mpd on foreign currency spending⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee
Get 2 free airport lounge visits per year, earn 1.3 mpd on local spending and 2.2 mpd on foreign currencies
More information
Key details of the DBS Altitude Card
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income:• S’porean/PR: S$15,000 – S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$45,000Annual fee: S$196.20 (first year waived; always comes with 10,000 miles, but request waiver every year )
Get 2 free airport lounge visits per card membership year
No minimum spending
Uncapped earn rates
Miles don’t expire
⚠️ Low earn rates (spend with 4 mpd cards instead):
• 1.3 mpd on local spending
• 2.2 mpd on foreign currency spending⚠️ Only 3 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee
Get 2 free airport lounge visits per year, earn 3 mpd on groceries, 1.2 mpd on local spending and 2 mpd on foreign currencies
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Key details of the Standard Chartered Journey Card
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income:• S’porean/PR: S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$90,000Annual fee: S$196.20 (first year waived; always comes with 10,000 miles, but request waiver every year )
Get 2 free airport lounge visits per card membership year
Earn 3 mpd on groceries, food deliveries and ride-hailing, up to S$1,000 per statement month
No minimum spending
Miles don’t expire
⚠️ Low earn rates on non-bonus spending (spend with 4 mpd cards instead):
• 1.2 mpd on local spending
• 2 mpd on foreign currency spending⚠️ Only 2 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.5% foreign transaction fee
Get 10 free airport lounge visits per year, earn 1.5 mpd on local spending and 2.2 mpd on foreign currencies
More information
Key details of the DBS Vantage Card
Ease of use :
Minimum annual income: S$120,000
Annual fee: S$599.50 (no waiver; always comes with 25,000 miles)
Get 10 free airport lounge visits per card membership year
2 free nights in Asia Pacific via Accor+ Explorer membership
No minimum spending
Uncapped earn rates
⚠️ Low earn rates (spend with 4 mpd cards instead):
• 1.5 mpd on local spending
• 2.2 mpd on foreign currency spending⚠️ 3-year miles expiry term
⚠️ Only 3 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee
Bottom line
Design-wise, Singapore Airlines’ renovated SilverKris Business Class Lounge in Changi Airport Terminal 3 is a significant improvement over its previous iteration. However, it does not look as impressive as other flagship lounges around the world, like Qatar’s and Turkish’s. And unfortunately, this will likely remain as the best Business Class Lounge that Singapore Airlines has to offer for many years to come, until the new terminal is ready in mid-2030s.
What the lounge lacks in aesthetics, it makes up for with its excellent F&B offerings. I liken my experience in this lounge to Cathay Pacific’s The Pier lounge in Hong Kong, and that’s a compliment. I should also mention that, food-wise, Qatar Airways Premium Lounge is currently the best Business Class lounge in Singapore, with its à la carte options.
If arriving during the crowded hours, I recommend keeping your visit short. It’s not a relaxing environment during those times, and reducing your stay can help ease overcrowding (we are part of the crowd too!).
