Airport Name
Singapore Changi Airport
Airport Location
The airport is located 13 miles northeast of the city of Singapore.
Terminals
3
IATA Code
SIN
Telephone
+65 (0)6542 1122
Airport Overview
Connecting you to more than 200 international destinations, with 5,000 weekly departures and arrivals, Singapore’s Changi International Airport (SIN) is one of Asia’s most important transport hubs.
Flights to Singapore Changi International Airport come from all over the world, including Beijing, Paris, Tokyo, London, Brisbane, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Sydney, Chicago and Moscow.
However, Changi Airport is far more than merely a place to kill time while waiting for your next flight. The airport’s designers have ensured that even the most jaded, jet-lagged and sleep-deprived passenger will have a wonderful time while they wait to board their next plane. Featuring services and amenities that run the full gamut, from necessary conveniences (showers, Internet stations, snack shops and restaurants) to downright extravagances (spas, arcade games, putt-putt courses, a swimming pool), Changi Airport is modern, chic and visitor-friendly – exactly like Singapore itself.
The bottom line is that while no one likes long stopovers on international flights, if you happen to find yourself in Singapore’s Changi Airport for a while – don’t worry, it’ll pass by in a blur.
Terminal Transfer
All three terminals at Changi are connected by the airport’s Skytrain service. The service is free, and it takes between one and four minutes to reach any of the terminals. Passengers can board the Skytrain at the Departure Check-in Halls: Level 2, Door 5 (Terminal 1); Level 2, Door 1 (Terminal 2); Level 2, Door 8 (Terminal 3).
Getting into Town
Train: The MRT train departs from Changi Airport’s MRT Station, located under Terminals 2 and 3. To get to the city, passengers must transfer to the westbound train from Tanah Merah station. Trains run from roughly 6am to 11pm. Fares vary according to destination, but a basic fare is about SGD 2.
Bus: A public bus service to the city has regular departures from 6am until midnight, and can be found in the lower levels of each terminal. The one-hour journey costs SGD 2.
Shuttle: There is a shuttle service between the airport and the city center: the buses leave when all six seats have been filled, or every 15-30 minutes. The cost is SGD 9 per adult, SGD 6 per child. Approach one of the Ground Transport Desks to catch the shuttle, located in the arrivals hall of each terminal
Airport taxis: Taxis are available at the taxi stands outside the arrivals hall of all three terminals; the fare to the city center is between SGD 18 and
SGD 38, with a travel time of about half an hour.
Car Parking
Changi Airport boasts six parking facilities, all operated by Autopass Cards. The largest of these is located at Terminal 2, with 2,600 car park spaces and 600 motorcycle spaces. The standard parking rate is SGD 0.04 per minute. There are no designated long-term parking spaces – rather, parking fees for ordinary bays are capped at SGD 20 per day.
Information Desks
For anything you need to know, visit any one of the 10 information kiosks in Changi Airport. The biggest is located in Terminal 1, in the central arrivals hall (level 1).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs and currency exchange, postal services and telephones are available for passengers.
Luggage: There is a lost-and-found office in the airport’s baggage reclaim zone. A free porter service is also available, to help you transport your bags around the airport.
Conference and business: Services such as typing and mailing of documents, and 24-hour faxing and photocopying, are available from any one of the three business centers located in Changi Airport (one in each terminal). In addition, there are four meeting rooms available for rent, and a multitude of free Internet points scattered throughout the airport.
Other facilities: Baby-care rooms, hotel reservation counters, five medical clinics and five pharmacies, prayer rooms, vending machines, hair and beauty treatments, karaoke bars, nature trails and open-air gardens, a spa, fitness center and swimming pool, and an entertainment deck featuring 3D movies, an aviation gallery and arcade games.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi Internet (1 Mbps) is available. For faster speeds, you can register for temporary access to StarHub’s premium Wi-Fi service for a fee.
Shopping: Changi Airport is a shopper’s paradise, with a huge array of stores selling everything from daily necessities to luxury items. Whether you’re looking for convenience stores (7-Eleven), luxury boutiques (Gucci, Prada, Hermes), fine jewelry (Tiffany & Co), or sports stores (Nike, Adidas) – you’re bound to find an abundance of choice.
Food and drink: From fast food (Burger King, McDonald’s) to interesting fusion dishes (Pasta de Waraku), from international cuisine (Saboten) to intriguing local fare (Prima Taste), there is something for everyone at Changi Airport.
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