Singapore Changi Airport

Changi Airport is about 24 km east of Singapore's city center. A taxi to the Marina Bay and City Hall area takes about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. The MRT, with a change at Tanah Merah, takes about 40 minutes to City Hall, and bus 36 reaches Orchard Road in about 30 to 40 minutes.

Changi has four passenger terminals: T1, T2, T3 and T4. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are joined by the free Skytrain and connect to Jewel Changi Airport, a mall and garden complex. T4 opened in 2017 and is linked by shuttle bus. Terminal 5 is under construction and not yet open.

Singapore Airlines uses Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Flights to Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and parts of South Asia generally use T2, while long-haul flights to Europe, the United States, Canada and Oceania use T3. Its low-cost subsidiary Scoot uses T1. Always check your booking, as assignments can change.

The free Skytrain links T1, T2 and T3 in both public and transit areas and runs from about 5 am until about 2 am. You can also walk between T2 and T3 on a link bridge or between T1 and T3 by travelator. Terminal 4 is reached by a free shuttle bus, about 10 minutes from T2.

Each terminal has a signposted taxi stand outside its arrival hall, and taxis operate 24 hours. Singapore taxis are metered and regulated, with surcharges at night and at peak times. The ride to the city center takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Follow the official taxi signs instead of accepting offers inside the terminal.

Yes. Changi Airport MRT station is underground between T2 and T3. Trains run to Tanah Merah, where you change to the East West Line towards City Hall, about 40 minutes in total. Service runs from about 5:30 am until about 11:20 pm, so late arrivals need a taxi or car.

Ride-hailing cars use each terminal's Arrival Pick-up area: Basement 1 at T1 and T3, Level 1 at T2, and Level 1 Doors 4 to 8 at T4. Drivers cannot wait at the kerb, so book once you have your bags and head to the marked pick-up point for your terminal.

Yes. All travelers entering Singapore by air must submit the SG Arrival Card, including a health declaration, within three days before arrival, counting the day of arrival. It is free on the ICA website or the MyICA mobile app. Passengers transiting without clearing immigration do not need to submit one.

Johor Bahru lies across the Johor Strait from northern Singapore. Travelers reach it by road through the Woodlands or Tuas checkpoints, clearing Singapore and Malaysian immigration on the way. Taxis, private cars and cross-border coaches make the trip, and journey time depends heavily on queues at the checkpoints, especially at weekends.

Singapore has a tropical climate that is hot and humid all year, with frequent showers, especially in the afternoon. It uses Singapore Standard Time (UTC+8) with no daylight saving time. The currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD), and cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere.

Changi handled about 70 million passenger movements in 2025, its highest ever and 3.4 percent more than in 2024. More than 100 airlines serve about 170 cities. Its top markets are China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and India. The airport is run by Changi Airport Group and has three runways.

Jewel is a mall, garden and leisure complex that opened in 2019 next to Terminal 1. It connects on foot to T1, T2 and T3 and houses shops, restaurants, a hotel and the indoor Rain Vortex waterfall. It sits in the public area, so arriving passengers can visit it after clearing immigration.