Provided are a method and apparatus for switching screen interface and Terminal. The method for switching screen interface includes: detecting a first actual pressing period of pressing any point in a screen operation area by a user's finger; when the first actual pressing period is greater than or equal to a first preset pressing period, starting an interface switching mode at a current interface, that is, generating a set of application icons in the screen operation area where the user's finger can touch for the user to select; and based on the application icon sets, enabling the current interface to skip to a corresponding application interface in one step by clicking an application icon needing to be selected. The method has the beneficial effects of convenient use, large application range and good user experience.