After a hiatus of more than 30 months, the SilverKris Business Class Lounge at Changi Terminal 2 reopened on 11 October 2022, in conjunction with Singapore Airlinesโ resumption of Terminal 2 departures.
Singapore Airlines uses Terminal 2 for regional flights which max out at 3.5 hours. As such, the lounge here is much smaller and more basic than its Terminal 3 counterpart (the fact itโs been more than a decade since its last makeover doesnโt help either). Passengers might want to keep their expectations in check.
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While Iโve visited this lounge countless times in the past, I was keen to see what changes Singapore Airlines had made during the COVID period.
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Basic and dated (even for a regional lounge), the SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 2 canโt hope to compete with its much superior cousin in Terminal 3. | |
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Getting to the SilverKris Lounge
There are two SilverKris Lounges at Changi Airport, one in Terminal 2, and another in Terminal 3. This post deals with the former; for a review of the latter, refer to the post below.
After clearing immigration, turn left and head towards the E Gates. Thereโll be signage pointing you in the correct direction.

The route to the lounge isnโt particularly scenic. Terminal 2 is still undergoing renovations, and the handful of shops and amenities in operation are at the F Gates. The walk to the E Gates is almost entirely hoardings on both sides. In fact, the E Gates arenโt even being used for departures yet, so youโll need to budget a bit more time to cross back to the F Gates to catch your flight.


On the flip side, the featureless walk means itโs almost impossible to miss the lounge. Signage is abundant, and youโll find an escalator on the right at the end of a long corridor. Head up to the third floorโฆ

โฆand youโll see the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge on the left, with the SilverKris Lounge down the corridor. Fun fact: the space the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge occupies used to be part of the SilverKris Lounge, but was carved out in 2011 as a separate facility. That also explains why the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge has no toilets or showers of its own; those stayed in the SilverKris Lounge!


Access and Operating Hours

The SilverKris Lounge at Changi Terminal 2 is open 24 hours daily.
Access is available to passengers departing on a Singapore Airlines flight in:
- First Class (+1 guest)
- Business Class
- Premium Economy or Economy Class, with Solitaire PPS Club or PPS Club status (+1 guest)
Access is also available to passengers departing on a Star Alliance flight in:
- First Class (+1 guest)
- Business Class
All guests must be travelling on the same flight as the eligible passenger, per Star Alliance policy.
First Class passengers and Solitaire PPS Club members arriving in Singapore on a Singapore Airlines flight may also visit the lounge, together with one guest on the same flight.
Do note that KrisFlyer Gold and Star Gold members flying in Premium Economy or Economy Class do not get access to the SilverKris Lounge in Singapore. Theyโll instead be directed to the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge.
Review: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold Lounge Changi Terminal 2
Overview: SilverKris Lounge Singapore T2

The SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 2 was Singapore Airlinesโ flagship lounge until Terminal 3 opened in 2008. While the lounge received some minor touch ups during its COVID closure, the last major overhaul came in 2011, so itโs not what youโd call factory fresh.
Separate First and Business Class sections are available. Business Class seats a total of 246 guests; less of an issue now that the massive Terminal 3 facility takes 1,150.

Immediately inside the lounge is a small seating alcove.

Prior to COVID there was a business centre located here with printing facilities and desktop computers, but since most people donโt need that anymore, the area has been converted into additional seating. The carpet has also been replaced to closer match the Terminal 3 design language.

Frankly, Iโd have preferred they removed the desktop computers and left the workstations, since office chairs and cubicles are much more conducive to laptop use. As it is, the lounge has no productivity pods, so itโs not very work-friendly.
Next is the dining area, featuring five sets of two-tops and two long marble communal tables.


Beyond that is the lounge proper, which is basically numerous rows of low-height armchairs. It looks like the seat cushions have been replaced, and the lighting turned up a bit. Still, the overall tone of the lounge is dark, and with no natural lighting it feels much smaller than it really is.


Moreover, there is hardly any seating variety. Itโs not nearly as bad as the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge down the hall, but the lack of slumberettes, sofas and productivity pods limit the activities you can comfortably do here. Privacy is also lacking, due to the absence of partitions.


Some seats are pushed together for the benefit of couples, though youโll be sitting next to each other as opposed to facing each other (all the better to prepare you for the flight, I suppose).


The vast majority of seats are either dark leather or with red cushions, though a smattering of beige and grey armchairs run along the loungeโs perimeter.


A solitary TV set playing a muted World Cup game was the only source of entertainment in the lounge.

Newspaper and magazine racks are still empty presumably because of COVID, but shouldnโt we be past that by now? It does make the lounge look a bit odd, and if physical newspapers and magazines are never coming back then Iโd rather they replace the racks with something else.

The area that used to hold a series of phone booths has been converted into a kidsโ room. Apart from a TV playing cartoons, however, there were no toys or other amenities. I assume these are available on request, just like at the Terminal 3 lounges.


Prior to COVID, this area was used for a trio of phone booths.

Food & Beverage

The SilverKris Loungeโs buffet spread is found inside the dining area, laid out across several marble top tables. As this is a much smaller space than the Terminal 3 lounge, thereโs no room for permanent live cooking stations. In the past thereโd occasionally be a single push cart with a pop-up laksa or fishball noodle station, but thatโs yet to make a return.
Cold items include a rather sparse salad bar, cut fruits and sandwiches.


My visit coincided with breakfast, so the hot items consisted of scrambled eggs, baked beans, ham, various dim sum, chwee kueh, mixed grain fried rice, and a couple of Indian options.









Under the heat lamps were hash browns, croissants, waffles and vada. This selection rotates during the day, with french fries and chicken nuggets brought out later.

Those who need a caffeine fix can make use of two Boncafe machines serving up coffee from freshly-ground beans, or TWG teabags.


The drinks chiller had Coca Cola (Original, Diet and Zero), Sprite, Marigold apple and orange juice, tomato juice, Tiger and Heineken beer, canned Perrier, soda and tonic water.

A Tiger Beer draft tap, liquors and wines were next to the fridge.

The liquor selection included:
- Absolut Vodka
- Bacardi White Rum
- Bombay Sapphire Gin
- Bowmore 10 Years Scotch Whisky
- Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
- Courvoisier XO Cognac
- Jack Daniels Whisky
As for wines, one red, one white and one champagne were available. There was a period before COVID where Singapore Airlines removed the self-pour champagne and replaced it with a sign saying โchampagne is available on requestโ, but thankfully thatโs no longer the case. I do like that they serve an extra brut champagne, which has minimal sugar and a sharper, more acidic flavour profile.
๐ท SilverKris Lounge Changi T2 Wine List | ||
Wine | Type | Vivino Rating |
๐ฆ๐บ 2018 Teusner The Riebke Shiraz | Red | 3.9/5 |
๐ฆ๐บ 2018 Stonier Chardonnay | White | 3.6/5 |
๐ซ๐ท Piper-Heidsieck Essential Extra Brut | Champagne | 4.0/5 |



Veterans will know that the SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 2 used to have a manned bar, but it was removed in during the renovations in 2011. If you desire a cocktail or barista-made coffee, youโll need to head to Terminal 3.
Power & Productivity

The SilverKris Loungeโs Wi-Fi network clocked in at 25 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up, based on a lounge at 50% occupancy.
Power outlets arenโt as abundant in this SilverKris Lounge as they are at the Terminal 3 location. Youโll find universal power plugs with Type-A & C USB charging outlets sandwiched between some armchairs, but not all of them have it.



Prior to COVID, most of the power outlets only accepted Singapore-style plugs, so itโs good to see theyโve all been upgraded to universal outlets.
Restrooms & Showers
Unlike the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, the SilverKris Lounge has male and female restrooms and showers (I know, right!), located at the rear of the dining area.
Each toilet has four shower rooms, but theyโre not very private. Youโre bathing inside the restroom, which feels more locker room than luxury lounge. Whatโs more, thereโs no attached toilet in any of the shower rooms, so youโll have to relieve yourself outside.


All four shower rooms are cramped, and if you have a carry on bag there wonโt be much space to open it, much less move around.
And while Iโve criticised the new SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 3 for using unbranded shower amenities, those look positively luxurious compared to the wall-mounted white pump dispensers here!

Amenities like toothbrushes, shaving kits, and Penhaligonโs Quercus toiletries are provided.

Conclusion

Hereโs a quick rundown of how the SilverKris Lounges in Terminals 2 and 3 measure up.
Terminal 2 SKL | Terminal 3 SKL | |
Opening Hours | 24h | 24h |
Capacity | 246 pax. | 1,150 pax. |
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Productivity Pods | No | Yes |
Sleeping Area | No | Yes |
Power Outlets | Limited | Plentiful |
Tarmac Views | No | Yes |
Other Facilities | N/A | Meeting room |
Simply put, the Terminal 3 lounge is superior in virtually every aspect you could think of. That shouldnโt come as a surprise, really, given its newer vintage, bigger audience, and the fact that itโs meant to cater to long-haul departures.
It means thereโs little reason to spend time in the Terminal 2 lounge, unless you donโt really care about frills, or want a less crowded venue (of course, there will always be those who donโt know they can visit the Terminal 3 lounge, and my heart goes out to them).
Whatโs clear to me is that the Terminal 2 lounge needs some love, since thereโs no way it can hold the fort until Terminal 5 arrives in the mid-2030s. Until then, Iโd head to Terminal 3 for a much better experience.
Whatโs your take on the SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 2?
The lounge in Terminal 3 is all good-looking form and very mediocre in substance, so when the Terminal 2 lounge compares so poorly to that as a benchmark, then it must be quite mehโฆ I was there last week, and it is indeed quite mehโฆ ๐
Agree totally with Aaron that the SKL@T2 is quite sad! On the plus side, when I was there for my 3pm flight to Hanoi, it was quite empty and there was self serve laksa available.
I was there yesterday and youโre completely right: what a dark and dull place this is, compared to the T3 lounges! It was 2019 when I visited last and apart from a few minor touch-ups ad you correctly documented, itโs still as it was back then. I first visited the lovely T3 lounge and thought it would be a good idea to get some exercise after my long flight and walk from the A concourse via B,C,D and E to F as my connecting flight was departing from F. A mistake as you cannot! There are a handful of gatesโฆ Read more ยป
speaking of long walks: i was flying on TG, and since the skytrain between t1 and t2 is not in operation, it was a super long walk via t3 to get there. almost 20 minutes by my estimation!
Will be taking TG soon and I guess it will be SKL at T3, hopefully the boarding gate is near to T3.
Not sure if this has been asked before, but can I check in at T3 for a flight scheduled for T2 departure with SQ?
YMMV. some people say ok, others rejected.
I tried once, but they said the baggage belt connected to the T2 departures was not connected to the T3 system. Not sure if that is true thoughโฆ
I checked in T3 with a T2 flight. No check in luggage though.
What they did was to remind me that my flight is departing T2 during check in.
I did that for my SQ flight to KL on 9 Dec. They pasted a โT2โ sticker to my checked-in baggage and reminded me my flight would be depart from T2.
I hate the juice boxes that SQ uses nowadays in their lounges. Self concocted cocktails are a pain to make with them. Much rather preferred they use the bottled type pre-pandemic.
If you look at the SilverKris T2 like a domestic lounge like in the US then youโll feel a lot better. In a way it kind of is serving flights of less than 3.5 hrs.
โWhatโs more, thereโs no attached toilet in any of the shower rooms, so youโll have to relieve yourself outside.โ โ sorry swimming pool rules apply here for number 1 ๐
Thatโs also the case at Rekyavik airport lounge
WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY.
Do you know if any of the Silverkris business lounges at Changi still have the frozen yoghurt machines?
One of them did (canโt remember which Terminal) back in 2019, but unfortunately I havenโt seen or heard about it since
nah those are long gone sadly.
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or you could be an animal and relieve yourself while bathingโฆ..
Update as of January 25 2023: they are serving Taittinger in the T2 SKL lounge.
yeah i just saw, and an interesting label itโs wearing (though i suspect itโs just a cosmetic change, and the champagne inside is the same)