Singapore observation decks compared: SkyPark, Supertree Observatory, OCBC Skyway and the Flyer

💡 The Short Version: The most affordable paid viewpoints are at Gardens by the Bay: the Supertree Observatory and OCBC Skyway cost S$14 each for an adult. The Marina Bay Sands SkyPark costs S$35 before 16:30 and S$39 from 17:00, remaining open until 22:00 (pool access is not included). The Singapore Flyer is a 165-metre observation wheel offering 30-minute air-conditioned flights from S$46. For a free alternative, visit the CapitaSpring Sky Garden on Level 51 on weekdays. Or book a tour: when you want guaranteed admission with direct mobile voucher access, the Singapore: Singapore Flyer Entry Ticketad (from S$46, 4.7 stars from 1,110 reviews) includes the 30-minute flight and Time Capsule multimedia exhibit.

⚠️ Weather precautions on open decks: The SkyPark, OCBC Skyway, and Supertree Observatory are open to the elements and suspend entry during thunderstorms. If weather is uncertain, the enclosed, air-conditioned glass capsules of the Singapore Flyer provide guaranteed dry viewing.

The four viewpoints side by side

A comparative overview of Singapore’s premier high-rise panoramas around Marina Bay (Singapore Tourism Board). Fares include 9% GST.

The ArtScience Museum from the SkyPark. Photo: Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Top observation deck tickets and passes

Pre-purchased digital tickets ensure scheduled time slots and fast mobile barcode scanning.

Singapore Flyer scenic flight

From S$46 · 4.7 stars from 1,110 reviews · 1 day · 165m observation wheel

Singapore: Singapore Flyer Entry Ticketad: provides access to one full 30-minute rotation in an air-conditioned glass capsule, accompanied by the multi-sensory Time Capsule pre-show documenting Singapore’s 700-year maritime history.

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark observation deck ticket

From S$35 · 4.5 stars from 8,302 reviews · 1 day · 56th-floor cantilever deck

Singapore: Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck Ticketad: delivers mobile entry to the 200-metre-high open-air cantilevered observation deck spanning Tower 3 of Marina Bay Sands, overlooking the downtown financial core.

Gardens by the Bay admission e-ticket

From S$10 · 4.4 stars from 3,947 reviews · 1 day · conservatory and garden pass

Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Admission E-Ticketad: offers flexible digital admission to the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and floral pavilions situated immediately beneath the Supertree canopies.

You can also purchase digital tickets via the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Ticket on Klookad{rel=“sponsored nofollow noopener”}.

Deck ticket or observation tour: the prices side by side

Independent ticket counter prices compared with reseller passes and combination tours.

The Supertrees and the OCBC Skyway. Photo: GT#3, Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

Detailed analysis of each viewpoint

1. Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck

Situated on Level 56 of Hotel Tower 3, the SkyPark is the most celebrated elevated vantage point in Singapore. Architect Moshe Safdie engineered the deck as a 65-metre cantilever extending outward into empty air over the city.

• The View: Offers unmatched 360-degree sightlines. Looking west, the gleaming towers of Raffles Place and the central financial core form a sheer wall of glass. Looking south, hundreds of cargo tankers anchor across the Singapore Strait. Looking east, the glass shells of Gardens by the Bay spread below like giant crystalline beetles.
• Atmosphere: Energetic, breezy, and open to the elements. A licensed kiosk sells chilled beer, cocktails, and soft drinks.
• Drawbacks: Tripods, monopods, and outside drinks are banned. Standing perimeters along the glass balustrade become packed two deep between 18:00 and 19:30. Full details in our dedicated Marina Bay Sands SkyPark guide.

2. The Singapore Flyer

Standing 165 metres tall (the equivalent of a 42-storey building) along the eastern perimeter of Marina Bay, the Singapore Flyer was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel when constructed in 2008.

• The View: Because the Flyer sits across the water from the hotel towers, it provides the definitive postcard angle looking directly back at Marina Bay Sands, the lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum, and the Formula 1 pit building below.
• Atmosphere: Serene, slow-paced, and fully climate-controlled. Each of the 28 UV-protected glass capsules carries up to 28 passengers, with central bench seating and quiet ambient music. A complete revolution takes exactly 30 minutes.
• Best For: Families with young children, seniors who prefer seated comfort, photographers using tripods (permitted inside capsules), and anyone visiting during heavy afternoon rains.

3. Supertree Observatory (Gardens by the Bay)

Perched 50 metres above ground inside the canopy of the tallest of the 18 Supertrees.

• The View: Provides an intimate perspective looking across the canopy network of the Supertree Grove and upward toward the towering hotel towers across the road.
• Atmosphere: Features a circular air-conditioned indoor cafe level with floor-to-ceiling perimeter windows, plus an open-air rooftop observation deck accessed via a central staircase.
• Best For: Budget travellers wanting elevated views for just S$14 without paying the higher hotel observation tariff.

4. OCBC Skyway (Gardens by the Bay)

A narrow, 128-metre-long curved suspension bridge slung 22 metres in the air between two intermediate Supertrees.

• The View: Places you directly amidst the epiphytic ferns, bromeliads, and orchids growing on the steel trunks, with the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest directly adjacent.
• Atmosphere: Atmospheric and slightly swaying underfoot. Capacity is capped at 70 visitors simultaneously to maintain structural balance.
• Best For: Thrill-seekers and horticulture enthusiasts. Closed immediately during thunderstorm alerts.

5. CapitaSpring Sky Garden (The Free Alternative)

Located at 88 Market Street in the heart of Raffles Place, the 280-metre-tall CapitaSpring skyscraper features an expansive four-storey open-air Sky Garden on Level 51.

• The View: Soaring 280 metres above sea level, it is physically higher than the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, giving sweeping bird’s-eye views directly down onto Marina Bay and the historical civic district.
• Cost & Access: Free admission on non-holiday weekdays during visiting hours (08:30 to 10:30 and 14:30 to 18:00). Visitors register at the ground-floor turnstiles.

The Singapore Flyer. Photo: Bernard Spragg, Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0.

Which viewpoint to choose

• Choose Marina Bay Sands SkyPark if: You want the classic 200-metre outdoor platform, enjoy a lively sunset cocktail atmosphere, and plan to stay past 21:00 to see the downtown light reflections.
• Choose the Singapore Flyer if: You want a relaxing 30-minute seated rotation in air-conditioned comfort, want views facing Marina Bay Sands, or need an activity completely protected from tropical rains.
• Choose Supertree Observatory if: You are already spending the afternoon at Gardens by the Bay and want high-rise canopy vistas for only S$14.
• Choose CapitaSpring if: You are visiting on a weekday and want 280-metre city views without spending a single dollar.

Getting there and onward connections

• To SkyPark and Gardens by the Bay viewpoints: Take the MRT to Bayfront Station (CE1/DT16). Exit B leads directly into Gardens by the Bay; Exit C leads into The Shoppes and the SkyPark elevators.
• To the Singapore Flyer: Take the Downtown Line or Circle Line to Promenade Station (CC4/DT15), take Exit A, and follow the blue pedestrian signs for 7 minutes past the F1 pit building to the Flyer entrance terminal.
• Combining viewpoints: Link your skyline viewing with the waterfront Marina Bay evening walk or an evening cruise aboard the Singapore River cruise. To stay near these vantage points, review luxury and boutique hotels in where to stay in Singapore.