Intern Working Near Changi Airport Wants Tips On Staying Overnight At Airport To Avoid Long Daily Commute From Choa Chu Kang

One netizen penned: “I used to work at Changi Airport and people sleeping overnight is a common sight. Patrolling officers usually don’t really care unless you dirty up the place or disrupt the peace. Just remember to have a jacket with you because it gets really cold.”

While one may be asked by security officers to go through routine checks and verify a valid reason for staying at the airport — such as upcoming travel — some said officers generally won’t force people to leave as long as they are not causing any issues and leaving their belongings unattended. 

One traveller also shared that they often sleep at the airport if they land after the trains have stopped, and suggested the OP consider getting a small air mattress, which makes a big difference compared to sleeping on the floor.

There were many who also discouraged the OP from doing this — simply because they felt living at the airport wouldn’t be comfortable if the OP had other options. 

Some suggested carpooling or renting a room near their workplace if budget allows.

“Suggest you just spend the $30 each way (or maybe just one way if budget is tight) on Grab, can ask your parents to sponsor a bit too. Your mental health, comfort and sanity is not worth this small money. You stay in airport also need to pay for shower, and pay for the higher costs of food and drinks,” one netizen opined. 

Others recommended using commute time for naps to catch up on rest instead of sacrificing comfort and proper rest. 

One also offered a game plan, suggesting the OP try it out for a week or two to see how it feels, and if it doesn’t work, simply ride out the long commute until the internship ends.

Would you sleep at the airport just to be closer to the office?

Photo: Changi Airport