Singapore Changi Airport
About Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport is an international airport in Changi, Singapore. The airport facilitates flights across Asia, Europe, North America and Africa. The airport has spectacular facilities and is regarded as one of the best airports in the world — being voted as the world's best airport every year since 2013 in the SkyTrax awards.
The airport is a hub for Jetstar Asia Airways, Scoot, SilkAir and Singapore Airlines.
Singapore Changi is one of the world's busiest airports by both passengers and air traffic, with more than 100 airlines flying to/from the airport (both commercial and non-commercial) and over 400 cities in 100 countries served.
What is the airport code for Singapore Changi Airport?
The airport code for Singapore Changi Airport is SIN.
Airport Location
Singapore Changi Airport is located in Changi, which is on the eastern side of Singapore. It takes between 15–30 minutes to drive from the airport from the Central Area and Marina Bay.
Facilities
Singapore Changi Airport has a range of renowned facilities, attractions and airport lounges.
Attractions
A range of attractions can be found throughout the airport. There's a lot to see, from kinetic sculptures to waterfalls and beautiful gardens. And a lot to do, with live music, a cinema, a gaming zone, mazes giant slides and over 350 shops! Singapore Changi's awe-inspiring attractions will make you want you to arrive at the airport extra early, just so you can see it all!
Facilities
- WIFI
- Shopping
- Dining
- Passenger assistance
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Charging points
- Baggage storage
- Medical facilities
- Smoking area
- Parking facilities
- Car rental
- Airline lounges
- Family zone and children's area
- Prayer rooms
- Showers
- Spas
- Supermarkets
- Swimming pool and jacuzzi
- Airport hotels
Lounges by terminal:
Terminal 1
dnata Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Flight monitors
- Showers
- Internet terminals
- Conference rooms (at a
*Accessible from Terminal 1,2 and 3*
Plaza Premium Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- WIFI
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Flight monitors
- Showers
- Conference rooms (at a fee)
- Alcohol (at a fee)
- Private rooms (at a fee)
*Accessible from Terminal 1,2 and 3*
The Qantas Singapore Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- WIFI
- Free alcohol
- TV screens
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- Showers
SATS Premier Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- WIFI
- Free alcohol
- TV screens
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- Showers
*Accessible from Terminal 1,2 and 3*
Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- TV screens
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- Internet terminals
The Emirates Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Showers
- TV screens
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- Internet terminals
British Airway Singapore Lounge and Concorde Bar
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Showers
- TV screens
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- Internet terminals
Terminal 2
Ambassador Transit Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- WIFI
- Showers
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Internet terminals
- Smoking area
- Alcohol (at a fee)
- Spa (at a fee)
- Gym (at a fee)
- Conference rooms (at a fee)
- Private rooms (at a fee)
*Accessible from Terminal 1,2 and 3*
DBS Asia Treasures Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Internet terminals
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- Showers
- Spa
- Internet terminals
- Conference rooms
Singapore Airlines SilverKris First Class Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Showers
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Internet terminals
- Conference rooms (at a fee)
SATS Premier Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Internet terminals
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
*Accessible from Terminal 1,2 and 3*
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- TV screens
- Showers
- Newspapers and magazines
- Conference rooms (at a fee)
- Internet terminals
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- TV screens
- Newspapers and magazines
- Internet terminals
- Conference rooms (at a fee)
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer First Class Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- TV screens
- Newspapers and magazines
- Flight monitors
- Internet terminals
- Showers
- Conference rooms (at a fee)
DBS Asia Treasures Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Showers
- Spa
- Newspapers and magazines
- Flight monitors
- Internet terminals
- TV screens
- Conference rooms
Terminal 3
Marhaba Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Showers
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Internet terminals
- Prayer rooms
*Accessible from Terminal 1,2 and 3*
Ambassador Transit Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- WIFI
- Internet terminals
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Spa (at a fee)
- Private rooms (at a fee)
- Conference rooms (at a fee)
- Alcohol (at a fee)
- Gym (at a fee)
*Accessible from Terminal 1,2 and 3*
The Haven by JetQuay Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- WIFI
- Showers
- Children's area
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Smoking area
- Internet terminals
- Private rooms (at a fee)
- Conference rooms (at a fee)
**Accessible from Terminal 1,2 and 3*
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Internet terminals
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Showers
- Conference rooms (at a fee)
SATS Premier Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Showers
- Internet terminals
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
**Accessible from Terminal 1,2 and 3*
Singapore Airlines The Private Room
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Internet terminals
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Showers
- Private rooms
- Children's area
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Internet terminals
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Showers
- Private rooms
- Children's area
Terminal 4
Blossom Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV screens
- Showers
- Smoking area
Cathay Pacific Lounge
- Free premium food
- Free snacks
- Free bar
- WIFI
- Flight monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
Book Lounge Passes for Singapore Changi Airport
Did you know that you can buy lounge passes for Singapore Changi Airport with Alternative Airlines? You can purchase them for the Dnata Lounge, SATS Premier Lounge at Terminals 1, 2, and 3, the Ambassador Transit Lounge at Terminals 2 and 3, Marhaba Lounge, The Haven by JetQuay, and Blossom Lounge.
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 4,000 | Asphalt |
| 02C/20C | 4,000 | Asphalt |
| 02R/20L | 2,750 | Asphalt |
Singapore Changi has three runways. Runways 02L/20R and 02C/20C are used for commercial flights, while 02R/20L is used for military flights.
Runway 02L/20R is usually used for arrivals and 02C/20C is usually used for departures.
Terminals
Singapore Changi has four terminals, numbered 1–4. The terminals have the capacity to carry up 85 million passengers per year. The airport also has a private luxury terminal, the JetQuay CIP Terminal and has plans to open a Terminal 5 in the 2030s.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is the oldest terminal currently active at the airport, opening in 1981. Terminal 1 is located north of the airport. It underwent a major renovation in 2019.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 is located east of the airport and opened in 1990.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 is located west of the airport and opened in 2008.
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 is the newest terminal at the airport, opening in 2017. The terminal is located south of the airport.
Airlines that fly to Singapore Changi Airport
Here's a list of all airlines that fly to/from Singapore Changi Airport
| AIRLINE | COUNTRY FROM |
|---|---|
| Air China | China |
| Air France | France |
| Air India & Air India Express | India |
| Air Mauritius | Mauritius |
| Air New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Air Niugini | Papa New Guinea |
| Air Timor | Timor-Leste |
| AirAsia | Malaysia |
| All Nippon Airways | Japan |
| Asiana Airlines | South Korea |
| Bangkok Airways | Thailand |
| Batik Air | Indonesia |
| Biman Bangladesh Airlines | Bangladesh |
| British Airways | UK |
| Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong |
| Cebu Pacific | The Philippines |
| China Airlines | China |
| China Eastern Airlines | China |
| China Southern Airlines | China |
| Chongqing Airlines | China |
| Druk Air | Bhutan |
| Emirates | UAE |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Ethiopia |
| Etihad Airways | UAE |
| EVA Air | Japan |
| Fiji Airways | Fiji |
| Finnair | Finland |
| Garuda Indonesia | Indonesia |
| GX Airlines | China |
| Hainan Airlines | China |
| IndiGo | India |
| Indonesia AirAsia | Indonesia |
| Japan Airlines | Japan |
| Jetstar Airways | Australia |
| Jetstar Asia Airways | Singapore |
| Jetstar Pacific Airlines | Vietnam |
| Jeju Air | South Korea |
| Juneyao Airlines | China |
| KLM | Netherlands |
| Korean Air | South Korea |
| Lion Air | Indonesia |
| LOT Polish Airlines | Poland |
| Lufthansa | Germany |
| Malaysia Airlines | Malaysia |
| Malindo Air | Malaysia |
| Myanmar Airways International | Myanmar |
| Myanmar National Airlines | Myanmar |
| Philippine Airlines | The Philippines |
| Philippines AirAsia | The Philippines |
| Qantas | Australia |
| Qatar Airways | Qatar |
| Regent Airways | Bangladesh |
| Royal Brunei Airlines | Brunei |
| Saudia | Saudi Arabia |
| Scoot | Singapore |
| Shandong Airlines | China |
| Shenzhen Airlines | China |
| Sichuan Airlines | China |
| SilkAir | Singapore |
| Singapore Airlines | Singapore |
| Spring Airlines | China |
| SriLankan Airlines | Sri Lanka |
| SWISS | Switzerland |
| Thai AirAsia | Thailand |
| Thai Airways | Thailand |
| Thai Lion Air | Thailand |
| Turkish Airlines | Turkey |
| United Airlines | San Francisco |
| Urumqi Air | China |
| US Bangla Airlines | Bangladesh |
| VietJet Air | Vietnam |
| Vietnam Airlines | Vietnam |
| Vistara | India |
| XiamenAir | China |
Top Destinations
Top International Routes
2018| Rank | Destination | Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuala Lumpur International, Malaysia | Air Mauritius, AirAsia, Ethiopian Airlines, Jetstar Asia Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Scoot, SilkAir, Singapore Airlines |
| 2 | Bangkok (BKK, DMK), Thailand | Bangkok Airways, Cathay Pacific, Druk Air, Jetstar Asia Airways, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air |
| 3 | Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta, Indonesia | Batik Air, Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia, Jetstar Asia Airways, Lion Air, Scoot, Singapore Airlines |
| 4 | Hong Kong International, Hong Kong | Cathay Pacific, Jetstar Asia Airways, Scoot, Singapore Airlines |
| 5 | Manilla, The Philippines | Cebu Pacific, Jetstar Asia Airways, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, Singapore Airlines |
How to get to Singapore Changi Airport
By driving
Car parking and car rental are available at the airport.
The airport can be reached off of Airport Boulevard. From there, follow the directions to the terminal that you need. If you're being dropped off, there are designated pick-up points at each terminal.
By bus
Public buses run frequently to Singapore Changi Airport from the city.
Bus routes 24, 27, 34, 36, 53, 110 and 858 run to terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Bus routes 24, 34, 36 and 110 run to Terminal 4.
By rail
You can get to Singapore Changi Airport by train by taking the East West Line to Tanah Merah MRT Station and then change to Changi Airport MRT Station. Or, you take the Downtown Line to Expo MRT Station and then change to Changi Airport MRT Station.
By taxi
You can pre-order taxis online or by phone. Here is a list of taxi companies recommended on the Singapore Changi Airport official website:
- Comfort or CityCab: +65 6552 1111
- Premier Taxis: +65 6363 6888
- Prime Taxi: +65 6778 0808
- SMRT Taxis: +65 6555 8888
- Trans-Cab: +65 6555 3333
Alternatively, ask the person(s) in charge of your accommodation (e.g the receptionist at your hotel) to order a taxi for you.