Singapore Airport Information
Changi Airport (SIN)
The main flight hub for the Asia Pacific region, Changi Airport is also recognized as one of the best airports in the world. In fact, it is a repeat winner of awards such as Best Worldwide Airport by Buying Business Travel magazine and Best Airport in the World by Business Traveller Middle East magazine.
Changi operates flights to over 180 cities in more than 50 countries and has a capacity of 70 million passengers per year. Hosting 80 airlines, the airport has four terminals, one of which opened in 2008 and one of which is designated as the Budget Terminal.
After the opening of Terminal 3, plans began for the upgrade of Terminal 1, set to be complete in 2011. Among the plans of this S$500 million project are expanded shopping and dining facilities, more comfortable passenger areas and a new airy, tropical design.
Changi Airport is not only a travel hub, but a retail and dining experience as well. The airport's Shopping City has more than 300 retail outlets, offering everything from fashion and accessories to wine and tobacco to state-of-the-art electronics. The dining options are equally varied, as travelers can enjoy everything from fast food restaurants to cafes to bars, each serving up something for all tastes, including vegetarian and Halal choices. The ever-popular McDonald's and Subway serve classic American fare, while Lerk Thai, Crystal Jade Shanghai Restaurant and Tong Shui Café offer a taste of the Asian region.
Guests can also partake in a treatment at one of three spas, get a haircut at EC House or indulge in a massage at My Foot Reflexology. Weary travelers can rent napping areas for a small fee, while guests looking to keep energized can stop by a gym at one of the 24-hour fitness centers found at each terminal. Free wireless Internet is available throughout the airport, and free Internet kiosks are located in Terminals 1 and 2. Two business centers offering mailing and faxing services are also on-site.
For a luxury experience that encompasses it all, travelers head to JetQuay, the self-described first luxury terminal in Asia, offered at a membership or ad-hoc basis. Here, passengers on any airline at any level can make use of a personal concierge, a five-star lounge with tabletop PCs, wifi access, a business center, a mini-gym, a spa, a bistro and several private lounges. Travelers that plan to spend more time at the airport can enjoy 320 guest rooms at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, connected to Terminal 3 via covered walkways.
Five parking garages are available at Changi Airport, offering over 5,000 spaces. There is no dedicated long-term lot; cars can be left for long periods in any of the parks. Aside from rental cars and taxis, travelers without cars can also make use of the 5-seat and 7-seat Limousine Taxis, operating at the Arrivals hall. These luxury vehicles operate at S$45 per vehicle per trip.
Airline carriers serving Changi Airport
- Aeroflot Russia
- Air Asia
- Air Canada
- Air India
- Air China
- Air France
- Air Macau
- Air New Zealand
- Air Nuigini
- Air Seychelles
- Alitalia
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- American Airlines
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Bangkok Airways
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- China Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- Continental Airways
- Egypt Air
- Emirates
- EVA Airways (Taiwan)
- Finnair
- Garuda Indonesia
- Gulf Air
- Indian Airlines
- Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Jetstar Asia
- KLM Dutch Airlines
- Korean Air
- Kuwait Airways
- Lufthansa
- Malaysia Airlines
- Merpati
- Myanmar Airlines
- Northwest Airlines
- Pakistan International
- Philippine Airlines
- Qantas
- Qatar
- Royal Brunei
- Royal Nepal Airlines
- Saudi Arabian Airlines
- SAS Scandinavian
- Silk Air
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airlines
- Sri Lankan Air
- Swiss
- Thai International
- Tiger Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- United
- Vietnam Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
- Xiamen Airlines
Singapore Public Transportation
Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT)
SMRT is Singapore's premier transportation provider with an extensive network of trains, buses and taxis. Instead of paying in cash, travelers may choose to purchase stored value EZ-Link cards from any TransitLink Sales Office. Adult cards are sold with a minimum stored value of S$10 plus an S$5 deposit fee. Maximum card values are S$100.
Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
Forming the backbone of Singapore's railway system, the MRT is the 2nd oldest metro system in Southeast Asia, seeing an average daily ridership of 1.5 million people. These air-conditioned passenger trains serve stations located all over the island and run on three main lines. The North-South line runs from Marina Bay to Jurong East; the East-West line runs from Changi Airport to Boon Lay; and the North-East line runs from Harbour Front to Punggol.
MRT trains run daily between every two and a half and eight minutes from 5:30 to 12:30 AM. Fares range from S$0.80 to S$1.70.
SMRT Buses
SMRT buses comprise a fleet over 800 vehicles traveling 74 routes, including Singapore's first night service known as SMRT NightRider. Buses cover any areas not reached by MRT, and bus stops can be found at all MRT stations.
Bus schedules vary based on route. The seven NightRider services run Friday, Saturday and on the eve of public holidays from 11:30 PM to 4:30 AM. Fares range from S$0.80 to S$1.70.
SMRT Link
SMRT Link is a free shuttle service for guests traveling to Chinatown
Chinatown, Dhoby Ghaut and Little India. Pick-up locations include Tekka Mall and People's Park Complex. Shuttle buses run weekends and public holidays every eight to 15 minutes from 11 AM to 10 PM.
SBS Transit Bus Line
SBS Transit owns 75 percent of the scheduled bus market in Singapore. With over 257 services, including express services and Chinatown direct services, SBS operates a fleet of over 2,800 vehicles, most of which have air conditioning.
Bus schedules vary based on route and service type. Except for Townlink and flat fare services, adult fares are based on stages traveled. Each stage is about 0.8 kilometers. Fares range from S$1 to S$1.90 for air-conditioned buses and from S$0.90 to S$1.60 for non-air-conditioned buses. EZ-Link cards may be used on SBS buses.
Rental Cars
Avis and Hertz rental companies operate at Changi Airport. Located in the Arrivals hall, counters are open daily from 7 AM to 11 PM.
Taxis
Singapore boasts over 15,00 taxis that can be flagged down 24 hours a day throughout the city or found at taxi stands outside major hotels and shopping centers. The taxi stand at Changi Airport is located outside arrivals on Level 1 in Terminal 1 and at the end of the arrivals area on Level 1 in Terminal 2. Guests can also reach a cab from any taxi company with one number, 6-DIAL-CAB.
Basic flag down fare is S$2.80 to S$3. Rates follow as S$0.20 for every 385 meters up to 10 kilometers; S$0.20 every 330 meters after 10 kilometers; and S$0.20 for every 45 seconds of waiting or less. Additional surcharges may apply. The cost to travel to the city from Changi Airport ranges from S$18 to S$32.
Distance to...
- Johor Bahru, MY
- Melaka, MY
- Kuala Lumpur, MY
- 20 km
- 235 km
- 353 km
Singapore Transportation Providers
- ONE Limo
- Singapore Limousine
