longtimeflyin

I'd like to take a shower at SIN (departing from) and IST (arriving to, and departing from -layovers). I understand that its the SATS Premier Lounge in SIN which is for TK J flyers, and at IST I have access to both an arrivals lounge and a departures lounge.

What is the lounge that is recommended for me (all I want is a quick shower - not interested in drinks/food). I understand that there can be quite a wait for showers at all 3 lounges in question. Is that a valid concern? (I know this is most likely dependent on time of arrival and departure but unfortunately my flights are all over the place).

I also have access to Priority pass. Flights are all in J class but no airline status.

Cheers.

airoli

J class pax on TK (and any other J class pax on Star Alliance) have access to the SQ Business Class lounge in SIN. Plenty of showers there.

longtimeflyin

This?

https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/s...es/silverkris/

I was not aware that J class tickets on Star allowed for access for other Star lounges and not just for the one contracted by the operating carrier - thanks.

Flying out of T1 in SIN and I understand that all terminals are connected airside. Any recommendation for T2 or T3 SilverKris lounge for shower availability?

dera

There is no "airside" in Changi, security is at the gate.

lento

Airside in the airport means that you have crossed the immegration point of country and have effectively left the country and are "in the air". Although security at Changi is at the gate, they still have airside and people transiting through it don't have to inter the country in most of the cases.

airoli

And it refers to areas of the airport where people without boarding passes can't go.

And yes, at Changi T1, T2 and T3 are connected airside - you can circulate without passing Singaporean immigration.

duvin

So at your home airport, "airside" would be non-Schengen? What about domestic flights? Maybe you need to rethink your definition.

dsgtc0408

OP: Fancy meeting you again!

I was never clear on whether a Business class passenger on a Star Alliance carrier can access a Star partner lounge if he/she doesn't have Star Gold status. It looks like it can work. In that instance your best bet is to go to the SQ Silver Kris lounge. The showers in the SKL in T3 are smallish rooms with a shower stall (including toilet and sink) that tie to a larger bathroom with multiple basins outside. My sense is that there's say ten showers in that room. Although the SKL is pretty big it can get crowded, so there might be a wait depending on time of day, but I'd presume it wouldn't be more than 15 minutes. The SKL in T2 should be similar.

Take note that there is a SQ Kris Gold lounge which is strictly for Star Gold status flyers flying on economy. That lounge has no bathroom facilities whatsoever. You won't end up there; with a business boarding pass you'll be steered towards the SKL.

Once you have your TK boarding pass, assuming you're in T1, assume you need about 15/20 minutes to get between either of the SKLs to your TK boarding gate. Note also that SQ does not do boarding announcements so keep close track of the time. SATS will, so I suggest you go to do the shower at the SKL first, then take it easy at the SATS lounge in T1. FYI the TG lounge in T1 is next door to the SATS lounge, if you want to wander over.

I can't speak to Priority Pass lounges, I never needed it.

ASELdriver

The Plaza Premium lounge in T1 accepts Priority Pass for entry and has 6 shower rooms with amenities per their website (https://www.plaza-network.com/locati...city=Singapore). I've used that lounge via Priority Pass but never the showers, so I can't confirm they are included with a Priority Pass entrance, but I've read online that they are.

If you aren't paying per visit with your particular Priority Pass membership, it may be worth checking with the Plaza Premium front desk. If showers are available without any wait and included, I'd go there. The SKLs in T2 and T3 are nice (and accessible with your TK J boarding pass), but if you only want a shower and Plaza Premium in T1 has a vacant shower room, that would be easiest.

lento

Maybe my definition was incomplete and was defined for international non-schengen type airport's (eg Changi). Airoli above have completed it:
In any case , Changi has airside.

NYTA

There is a priority pass lounge at IST with showers - typically much less crowded than the TK lounge. If you have access to both you can shower in the PP lounge and then eat in the TK lounge.

longtimeflyin

Thanks. I think it may make sense to head to the Premium Plaza lounge at SIN, and even at IST perhaps.

dsgtc0408

This trip report might give you a good idea what to expect at the SATS lounge (the one for your shower). It's relevant to you up to the picture of the security screening at the gate.

http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...nge-singapore/

Interestingly the SATS Premier lounge is one of your Priority Pass choices in T1.

https://www.prioritypass.com/en/loun...d-fbe75eea5263

aster

Is the SQ Silverkris Buisness Class lounge still available for TK biz pax?