India, June 7 -- Direct flights may be faster, but a layover can offer the chance to stretch your legs or even do a little shopping. And some airports can turn the often necessary downtime into an experience worthy of the stop.

That's especially true at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), which was recently named the world's best layover airport by Airport Parking and Hotels, an airport parking and hotel booking company servicing the United Kingdom. Three key factors went into crowning this airport the winner: its amazing sleepability, dining options, and strong facilities, according to the survey, which was shared with Travel + Leisure.

In fact, the airport boasts a whopping 247 restaurants and cafes and 16 lounges, according to the report...