The article contains the most helpful information about how to get from Changi Airport to the center of Singapore and back on a budget and in the opposite direction by bus, metro, shuttle, taxi.

Brief information about Changi Airport in Singapore

• Singapore Changi Airport code: SIN
• International airport name: Singapore Changi Airport
• Airport address: Airport Blvd, Singapore
• Local time: UTC +8
• Visa for citizens of Russia: needed. The exception is the case of staying in the country on a transit visa - i.e. within 96 hours after arrival in Singapore or 4 days you must leave the country. You can only travel by plane
• Currency of Singapore: Singapore dollar (SGD), current exchange rate against the ruble and US dollar: 1 SGD = 43.6 RUB or 0.73 USD
• Date of construction of the airport: 1981
• Singapore airport passenger turnover: about 59 million passengers per year
• The cost of an air ticket Moscow - Singapore from 283 Euros in two directions, the cost of an air ticket St. Petersburg - Singapore from 294 Euros in two directions
• Airport location Singapore: Changi district in the eastern part of Singapore, 17 km from the 5-star Marina Bay Sands hotel
• Airport Information Phone: +65 6595 6868
• Weather at Singapore airport in different months:+32 +33°С in winter months (season) and +29 +30°С in summer months with hot weather. Sea water temperature all year round stays at +28 +29°С
• Services at the airport Singapore: grocery store 7/11, Avis and Budget car rentals, free Wi-Fi, wellness center, hotel, souvenir shops, clothing and footwear stores, watch shops, toy stores, souvenir shops, currency exchange, cafes and Thai restaurants, Japanese, Chinese, Self Check-in, Cinema, Butterfly Garden, Orchid Garden
• Singapore airport opening hours: around the clock
• From Russia regular flights from Moscow air carrier fly to Singapore airport Singapore Airlines
• Beaches closest to the airport: Palawan Beach (26 km), Siloso Beach (26 km)
• Hotels V airport: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport 5 stars, Ambassador Transit Hotel 5 stars

Description of Changi airport

Changi Airport in Singapore or simply Changi airport- basic civil airport Singapore and one of the largest transport hubs in South-East Asia. Singapore Airport was named the world's best airport in 2017 for the fifth year in a row. It is one of the busiest airports in the world passenger traffic and cargo. The following airlines are based at the airport: Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, Scoot, Jetstar Asia Airways and BOC Aviation.

Every 90 seconds, an airplane lands or takes off from an airport. Every week, the airport serves about 7,000 flights. The airport is constantly being upgraded and completed, making it more convenient for passengers, meeting the highest standards of service.

Changi airport passenger terminals

Changi Airport has three main passenger terminal, located in the shape of an elongated letter U:

• Terminal 1- in the northern part of the airport
• Terminal 2- in the eastern part of the airport
• Terminal 3- in the western part of the airport

You can walk between the airport terminals, or you can take a fully automated train without a driver - Changi Airport Skytrain. The train has been operating at Singapore Airport since 1990 - at that time it was Asia's first fully automated train. The train operates almost around the clock - from 05:00 to 02:30. Travel between the airport terminals is free and the journey takes no more than 4 minutes. A map of Singapore airport terminals with shuttle stops, monorail routes, metro stops at the airport is attached below.

Currency exchange at Changi Airport

Upon arrival at the Singapore airport, you can get the local currency - the Singapore dollar - in the following ways:

• Withdraw at an ATM from your card
• Change money (it is best to have US dollars with you) at the currency exchange office at the airport

In Singapore itself, money is recommended to be changed in the Indian district of Little India. It has a large shopping center Mustafa Center, where there is a currency exchange office. Also, money can be exchanged at the Lucky Plaza shopping center. Cards in Singapore are not accepted in all places, so it is very important to stock up on cash.

Ticket types

Ticket for 1 metro ride

• The cost of a metro ticket depends on your destination. You can calculate the exact cost of a metro or bus trip on the Singapore public transport website Mytransport.sg

The ticket is purchased from vending machines located next to the turnstiles at the metro entrance. The algorithm of your actions when buying a ticket for the metro in the machine: select an option standard ticket, then select the name of the metro station you want to go to, click on it, pay for the fare - with coins or small bills (the machine does not accept large bills). When buying, the machine will ask you for a deposit of 1 SGD. After that, the machine gives you a card for travel. You put your card on the turnstile at the subway entrance and enter the subway. When exiting the metro, you also put your card to the turnstile, go to the ticket machine, insert your card into it and return your deposit of 1 SGD.

Ez-link Card

• Ez-link Card fare: when buying at 7-Eleven - 10 SGD (of which 5 SGD is the cost of the card, and the other 5 SGD is the amount to pay for the fare); when buying at Passenger Service Centers - 12 SGD (of which 5 SGD is the cost of the card, and the remaining 7 SGD is the amount for the fare)

If you plan to stay in Singapore for a long time and actively use public transport, I advise you to purchase a smart pass ez link card. Ez-link Cards can be used to pay for buses, metro (MRT), taxis. You can even use it to buy food and drinks in stores.

You can buy a pass at Passenger Service Centers, which are located at almost every metro station, major bus stops and 7-Eleven stores. You can top up your card balance at ticket machines and 7-Eleven stores. The minimum balance on the Ez-link Card to pay for the fare is 3 SGD.

Singapore Tourist Pass

• Singapore Tourist Pass: 1 day SGD 10, 2 days SGD 16, 3 days SGD 20

Good to save you will also allow Singapore Tourist Pass, which entitles you to an unlimited number of trips by metro and bus.

Transport from Changi Airport

From Changi Airport you can get to the center of Singapore by metro, bus, shuttle and taxi. I will tell you about each of these methods in more detail.

Metro from Singapore Changi Airport

• Travel time to the center: depending on the destination from 30 minutes
• Fare: from 1.5 SGD depending on the destination (for example, the fare to Marina Bay is 1.72 SGD)
• Opening hours: 05:30 to 23:30, every 7-9 minutes during rush hour, every 12-13 minutes at other times

To find a metro station at Changi Airport, look with your eyes for a sign that says train to city. If you arrived at Terminal 1, then you will need to take a free monorail and take it to Terminal 2 or 3. Then get off, go down to the floor below on the escalator and find the escalator in the subway there. If you arrived at Terminal 2 or 3, then the exit to the metro stations is located directly inside these terminals. Rush hour in the metro is at 09:00 - 09:30 and 18:00 - 18:30. The metro has specially designated seats for the elderly and pregnant women. Even if someone is already sitting in these places, they will definitely give way to you.

• When traveling on the route Changi Airport - the city, take the metro in the direction of Tanah Merah station. The first metro train leaves at 05:30 on weekdays and on Saturdays and at 06:00 on Sundays and holidays. The last train leaves at 23:18.
• When traveling from Tanah Merah Station to Changi Airport, take the subway towards Changi Airport Station. The first metro train leaves at 05:20 on weekdays and Saturdays and at 05:47 on Sundays and holidays. The last train leaves at 23:31.

The inconvenience when traveling by metro from the airport is that you have to change at Tanah Merah station. From Tanah Merah station you can already get to the most popular areas for living in Singapore:

• Geylang district, st. m. Kallang or Lavender
• Bugis, City Hall, Raffles Place and Chinatown, st. m. Outram Park
• Marina Bay area, st. m. Bayfront, this is where the famous Marina Bay hotel (from 250 Euro a night) with a rooftop pool, which is located on three towers, is located

Bus from Changi airport

• Travel time to the center: about 1 hour
• Fare: 2.5 SGD (about the same as the subway)
• Opening hours: from 06:00 to 23:00, every 10-12 minutes

Bus number 36/36A runs from the airport, but it travels very slowly. Bus stops are located on the lower floors of all airport terminals. The fare is paid in a special machine on the bus, and for this you need to have the amount without change with you - the machine does not return the change. In the city, the bus stops at Marine Parade Rd, Somerset Rd and Orchard Rd. This bus will suit you if you are staying near Somerset or Orchard tube stations.

Shuttle bus from Changi airport

• Travel time to the center: about 30 minutes (in the absence of traffic jams)
• Fare: SGD 9
• Hours: 24/7, every 15 minutes during rush hour and every 30 minutes at other times

Another option for a quick and inexpensive transfer to the center of Singapore is the shuttle bus. Shuttles are rarely crowded, and they are quite comfortable to ride - they make as many stops as passengers need. You can book a shuttle ride at the Ground Transport Desks in the arrivals hall.

Taxi from Changi airport

• Travel time to the center: about 30 minutes
• Fare: from 30 SGD
• Opening hours: around the clock

Taxi is the most comfortable mode of transport from Changi Airport to the center of Singapore. Taxis can be ordered at special taxi stands on the arrivals floor of each Terminal. Taxis are strictly metered and there is a special fee for all trips from the airport.

When traveling by taxi in Singapore, you need to consider the following:

• 5 USD surcharge for a trip in the evening - from 17:00 to 00:00
• 3 USD surcharge per trip at any other time
• Surcharge for a trip at night - from 00:00 to 06:00 - in the amount of 50% of the final price on the counter
• Rush hour travel surcharge – 06:00 to 09:30 and 18:00 to 00:00 at a rate of 25% of the final meter price
• The most popular taxi services are Citycab, Premier Taxi, SMRT Taxi
• Taxis accept cash and card payments.
• Many taxi drivers speak good English

As a rule, there are very long queues for taxis at the Singapore airport. You can avoid them if you book a taxi in advance via the Internet at a fixed cost and without surcharges. If you are driving big company, then you can pre-order a large roomy taxi. By ordering a taxi in advance, you will be sure that it will definitely arrive, and you will not have to run around in search of a free car in the heat or wait in a long line at the taxi order desk. In addition, the driver will meet you with a sign, and you do not have to understand the layout of the huge Singapore airport.

Rent a car from Changi Airport

Car rental offices are located in Terminal 1 and 2 of the airport. There are offices of Sixt, Avis, Budget offices. A direct toll road called the East Coast Parkway leads to Changi Airport from the center of Singapore, along which you can quickly (if there are no traffic jams) get to the center. In principle, there is no particular point in renting a car in Singapore - there are few parking lots, and the city itself is small, and it is convenient to travel around it by public transport or taxi.

If you choose to rent a car in Singapore, consider the following:

• Driving on the left in Singapore
• There are not very many surface parking lots in the city, and they are often crowded, so you will need to look for underground parking
• There are many toll roads in Singapore

How to get to the main attractions from Singapore Airport?

If you do not have much time at the Singapore airport, then you may need instructions on how to get to the most interesting places this amazing city.

• Nature Park Gardens by the Bay (Gardens by the bay)- take the subway to Bugis station, then change to the blue line and go to Bayfront station
• Merlion Park (Park Merlion)- by subway to Raffles Place station
• Singapore Ferris Wheel Flyer- Take the subway to Bugis station, then change to the blue line and go to Promenade station
• Sentosa Island(Palawan Beach, Siloso Beach, Tanjong Beach) - Take the MRT to Outram Park Station, switch to the Lilac Line and go to Harbor Front. From there, you can get to Sentosa Island by monorail or cable car.
• Botanical Gardens (Singapore Botanic Gardens)- Take the subway to Bugis station, then change to the blue line to Botanic Gardens station

How to get to the airport from the center of Singapore?

When traveling in the opposite direction, you will need to do the following, depending on the mode of transport you have chosen:

• If traveling by subway, buy a ticket from the vending machine in the subway, take the East West Line green line towards Tanah Merah, and then transfer to Changi Airport station. Metro exits are located at Terminals 2 and 3. If your departure is from Terminal 1, you can get to it on a free automated train train. Metro fare and travel time can be calculated on Singapore Transport website
• When traveling by bus - find the nearest bus stop number 36/36A. See the bus stops on the same Singapore transport website or on google maps Maps. Buy a ticket inside the bus and go to the airport for a long time and hard, but without transfers
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If you are traveling in Asia with transit in Singapore, there is no reason to be upset in case of a long transfer, because then it becomes possible to spend time in one of best airports peace. It is called Changi and has been awarded the title of the best in the world for about 20 times, the last time in 2015.

Why is Changi so often received prestigious awards and accolades from travelers? Because here everything is done for people. Everything serves the only purpose - to make people here, after tiring flights, as well as in front of them, feel as comfortable and convenient as possible.

We will tell you about the main amenities and entertainment of Changi so that you know what to do in your upcoming transit at this airport.

Internet

Free wireless Internet Wi-Fi is available throughout the transit area. The network is called #WiFi@Changi, to connect you need to log in by receiving an access code via SMS to your phone number (works also for foreign SIM cards), or by scanning your passport at one of the many special counters. This is for running on your own device. If you do not have a laptop, tablet or smartphone with you, it does not matter, you will be helped by many computers with free Internet access, which are available in each terminal.

Sockets and charging stations

What else do you need at the airport in the first place, besides the Internet? That's right, recharge your gadgets, which now each person has several pieces. This was taken care of at Changi Airport by providing it with a large number of sockets (230 V), as well as USB inputs for those who are used to charging from a computer. The sockets here are universal, no adapters are needed for a European plug, which is also very convenient.

Where to eat at Singapore Airport

Cafes and restaurants in Changi are literally at every step, choose what you like. There are well-known fast foods McDonalds, KFC, Burger King, Subway. There are restaurants with Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai cuisine. For coffee lovers there are Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Pacific Coffee. For those with a sweet tooth, donuts from Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme. For vegetarians, there is the Indian cafe Kaveri in Terminal 2 on level 3 (dosa, for example, costs 6 SGD), as well as the Indian department in the food court of Terminal 1, level 3 (fried rice - 6 SGD).

Drinking water

Drinking water taps at Singapore Airport are located near each toilet. You can drink right on the spot, and if there is a container, you can collect a supply for the future. In addition, in Terminal 2, next to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cafe, there is a vending machine with free boiling water, lovers of hot tea and instant noodles - welcome!

Where to sleep at Singapore Airport

If you have to spend several hours or even more at the airport, the question arises whether you can sleep there and where you can do it. There are two special zones in Changi, they are called Snooze Lounge, they are marked on the diagrams at the airport itself as Rest Area (a place to rest). The first zone is located in Terminal 1, on level 3, next to the food court. The second zone is in Terminal 3, on level 2, next to the Spageddies cafe and the Be Relax massage center. They are rows with soft and comfortable reclining chairs, each of which is equipped with a pair of sockets. You are relaxing, gadgets are charging nearby - very convenient! If there are no free places in the recreation areas, you can sleep right on the floor, in most places it is covered with soft carpet. Most importantly, don't forget to get dressed before going to bed - air conditioners at the airport work mercilessly, you can simply freeze in shorts and a T-shirt!

Cinema

There are two cinemas in Changi! And if, for example, in the cinema of the Hong Kong airport you have to pay a decent amount for a ticket, then here both are completely free - just come and watch! Movies are shown on English language, not the latest news, but pictures that have been released in about the last six months. Before entering there is a schedule of sessions, it is the same for every day. You can come absolutely at any time, even at the beginning, even at the end of the session. The smaller cinema is located in Terminal 2, on level 3, the larger one is in Terminal 3, also on level 3, next to the Ambassador Transit Hotel.

video games

If you like PC and video games, check out level 3 of Terminal 2. There is an entire gaming area for you with computers where you can play FIFA or Call of Duty, XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3, as well as interactive Kinect mobile games. On the map of the airport, this place is indicated as Entertainment Deck.

Free tour of Singapore

If you are in Changi in transit, and the duration of your transfer is at least 6 and no more than 24 hours, you can go to bus tour across Singapore! In the transit areas of Terminals 2 and 3 there are special counters called Free Singapore Tour. You can sign up for an excursion there, arriving at least an hour before the start and presenting your passport and boarding passes. Tours last two and a half hours and include two short stops. Tour times - 9:00-11:30, 11:30-14:00, 14:30-17:00, 15:30-18:00, 18:00-20:30, 19:30-22:00 . Another important rule is that your flight from Singapore must be at least 2 hours after the designated end of the tour, otherwise you will be denied. During the transit period, you can go to the city only once, according to the immigration rules of Singapore, respectively, you will not be able to visit more than one excursion in one transfer.

Luggage Storage Singapore Airport

If you want to move around the airport with your arms/shoulders free, or want to go light on a tour or just to the city, you can use the luggage storage facilities that are available in each terminal. They are available 24 hours, anytime. Rates are daily. For the first day of storing a bag or backpack from hand luggage(cabin bag) you will be charged 3.21 SGD, for each subsequent - 4.28 SGD. Storing a suitcase will cost more - 4.28 SGD for the first 24 hours and 5.35 SGD for each subsequent.

Shower at Singapore airport

There is no free shower in Changi, but if you really need to wash yourself, you can use paid services. Showers are available at the Ambassador Transit Lounge in Terminals 2 and 3, as well as the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1. This will cost about 17 SGD, including basic toiletries.

Rooftop pool

In addition to the usual shower in one of the lounge-zones, you can take a shower for about the same price (about 15 SGD) and then relax in the pool, which is located on the roof of Terminal 1 (level 3). There is also a bar where you can order a drink to your taste. The pool area offers a nice view of the runway. runway airport, and aircraft parking. By the way, the use of the pool is free of charge for guests of the transit hotel Aerotel, located on the same level 3 of Terminal 1.

For nature lovers

Changi Airport is rich in more than just the Internet and video games; there are entertainments for those who want to take a break from the screens of various devices. Nature lovers will be able to look into one of the gardens - in Terminal 1 there is a cactus garden with more than 100 species of these plants, in Terminal 2 - a sunflower garden, and in Terminal 3 - an orchid garden. In addition, there is a butterfly garden in Terminal 3, where you can see up to 40 different species of these beautiful creatures, as well as admire a 6-meter waterfall. And in the same Terminal 3 there is a pond where large golden koi swim - beautiful ornamental fish.

Entertainment for children

If you are traveling with children, then your offspring will not be bored either. So, in the transit areas of Terminals 2 and 3 there are tables for creativity, where with the help of multi-colored wax crayons, you can translate the work of Singaporean artist Justin Lee onto paper. For children under 12 years old, each terminal has playgrounds with a variety of ladders, slides, etc. And in Terminal 2 there is a family zone (Family Zone), equipped with rooms for swaddling and feeding babies, a play area and cartoons. We have already mentioned video games and cinema.

Massage

Another cool feature of the Singapore airport is the availability of massage chairs and foot massagers in each terminal. In Russia, such things are usually found in shopping centers and you will have to pay for using them. And in Changi they are completely free - sit and relax as much as you like. If mechanical massage is not enough for you, you can go to one of the massage parlors, where a professional will work on you. However, in this case, get ready to part with a decent amount of money!

shopping

For shopaholics, Changi is a real expanse, just a paradise. The number of shops and boutiques is off scale, you can buy almost everything! There are standard duty-free with alcohol, tobacco, perfume and sweets. There are fashion boutiques of famous brands like Burberry, Gucci, etc. There are branded digital equipment stores (Apple, Sony), as well as multi-brand electronics supermarkets. There are shops with books and magazines. There are shops with Singapore souvenirs. There are pharmacies. There are perfume shops. There are pastry shops with the most famous brands of chocolate and sweets. Watch and jewelry stores. It is simply impossible to list everything! In general, look at the maps of terminals, find what you need, and go ahead, stuff your suitcases!

This is not all that is in the Singapore airport. It is also worth mentioning that there are ATMs and currency exchange offices for financial transactions, and special rooms are provided for smokers. There are mailboxes in all transit areas, and in the common area of ​​Terminal 2 there is even a whole post office (open from 9 to 18 on weekdays).

The terminals are interconnected by passageways with travolators; high-speed train SkyTrain with a short break at night (2:30 - 5:00). The journey by train from one terminal to another will take approximately 3-4 minutes.

Despite many prestigious awards and accolades, Singaporeans do not think to stop there. Currently, work is underway to build a new, 4th terminal, which will make the airport even larger, more comfortable and more interesting. It's only the beginning!

Flights to Singapore

What airports do you like the most? Who do you think can compete with Changi for the title of the best in the world? Please share in the comments.

The international rating agency Skytrax has already published a rating of the Top 100 best airports in the world for 2017. Once again, Singapore Changi Airport is confidently ranked first. If you look at the lists of winners in this nomination for the entire time of its existence, starting from 1999, then Changi takes the first place for the eighth time. Traditionally, 3 major world airports fight for the leader's place: Singapore's Changi, South Korea's Incheon and Hong Kong International Airport, and Changi has never dropped below third place, which it took only once, in 2009.

It is worth noting that Changi Airport became the winner for the fifth time in a row, not losing leadership to its rivals since 2013. Before that, it ranked first in the Top 100 in 2010, 2006 and in 2000. Singapore has received over 280 different awards.

Historical reference

By the mid 1970s. Singapore authorities were faced with the fact that all three air harbors operating at that time could not cope with the rapidly growing passenger traffic: Seletar, Kallang and Paya Lebar. It was very problematic to expand and modernize them because of the high cost, and all projects to improve them were rejected. The search for a suitable territory began, and the choice was made in favor of the territory of the old air base with an area of ​​​​52 thousand square meters. m. The land was the best suited for the construction of the airport, because. enabled the construction of new terminals in the future.

The prospect of expanding the airport by "washing" the land was a decisive factor, because. During those years, the number of passenger air transportation. If in 1970 the number of people visiting Singapore increased from 300 thousand to 1.7 million people, then by 1975 passenger traffic increased to 4 million people a year. An additional plus was the ability to create runways in such a way that planes take off and land from the sea, while in old airports they flew literally over people's heads and residential areas.

In 1981, Changi's first single-runway terminal began serving flights from all over the world, and construction began on a second terminal at the same time, as passenger traffic by the end of 1981 exceeded 8 million people. Terminal 2 was put into operation in 1991. In 1999, the construction of the third terminal began, which began operating in 2008. The capacity of Changi reached 70 million people a year. Before that, in 2006, for the first time in Southeast Asia, Changi Airport launched 2 new terminals - for low-cost companies and VIPs. Accordingly, terminals 4 and 5.

To date, the Singapore authorities are not resting on their laurels, new projects are being developed to improve and modernize the air port.

Basic data

1. Name - international Airport Singapore Changi (International airport - Singapore);
2. IATA code - SIN;
3. ICAO code - WSSS;
4. Location - 17 km northeast of the city;
5. Address: Singapore Changi Airport PO Box 168 Singapore 918146;
6. Tel.: +65 6595 6868;
7. Fax: +65 6545 62 22;
8. Email - [email protected] ;
9. Corporate reception management company at Changi Airport Terminal 2, 4th floor;

Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday: from 8:30 to 18:00, break from 13:00 to 14:00;
• Friday: 8:30 to 17:30, break from 13:00 to 14:00.

How to get there: on elevators No. 8 or No. 9, located next to the service entrance of the second floor in the South Check-In Hall.

1. Official website - http://www.changiairport.com/content/cag/en.html;
2. Working hours - around the clock.

Online scoreboard

Using the service is simple, you need to select the appropriate section Departures (Departure) or Arrivals (Arrival) and click on the active link "More".

The information board contains all the necessary information about the time of departure (arrival) or delay, flight number, points of departure and destination, carrier airline, and flight status. Everything is very simple and clear even to a person who has a minimum stock of English words.

Important! It must be remembered that information on information portals is updated with a delay, so the most up-to-date information on this moment only available on the airport website.

How to get from Changi to the city

There are several ways to get from the airport to the city: public transport and taxi, as well as car rental or airport service - shuttle to the metro.

Transfer to metro

A simple and convenient way is to take a shuttle and get from the airport to the central interchange hub of the Tanah Merah metro, as well as get to the airport on it from this station back. The ticket costs 2 Singapore dollars, the ride takes from 15 to 30 minutes. The interval of movement is 15 minutes. Information can be obtained by phone: +65 6546 1646.

Public transport

1. Bus. The easiest and cheapest way to get from Singapore Airport direct to the city center. bus stops is in each Terminal from 1 to 3, you need to go down to the first level and go outside, following the signs. The ticket costs 2 Singapore dollars, it takes about an hour to go. The bus runs from 6-00 to 24-00 daily;
2. Metro. The fastest way. From the Changi Airport metro station, go to Tanah Merah, then transfer to the train to Ruffles Place or City Hall station. Travel is paid with transport card, which is sold at all stations. You just need to put money on it and pay for trips. 1 trip costs from 1.5 to 2 dollars, the duration depends on the final destination, on average from 25 to 40 minutes. The metro is open from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm daily.

Important! You need to keep in mind that the entrance to some metro stations stops in advance and calculate the travel time.

Taxi

As elsewhere, a taxi service is the most expensive option. All terminals have special taxi stops from where you can get to the city. Pointers lead to them, it is impossible to make a mistake. Boarding a taxi is carried out on a first-come, first-served basis. You can't stop a taxi just by waving your hand.

A trip to the center will cost from 30 to 60 Singapore dollars, how much to go depends on the time of day. By taxi you can go to the city 24 hours a day.

Car rent

How to get from the airport to the city? This problem will not become unsolvable if you rent a car. It is most convenient to draw up a rental agreement right at the airport, car rental desks are located in terminals 2 and 3.

The cost of a daily car rental is from 75 US dollars, depending on the class of the car. Representative offices of the largest providers of this service are open in each terminal. You can book a car via the Internet in advance, and in Changi you can draw up documents, pay for the rent and go by car. You can return the car at any of the branches in Singapore, but the most convenient way is before departure directly at the airport, in this case the problem of how to get to the airport disappears by itself.

As for parking services at the airport, each of the terminals has its own parking, all have a single tariff - 0.04 Singapore dollars per minute. There is a charge of SGD 57.60 per night.

Additional Information. You can pay for parking services both in cash and by credit card.

Structure of Changi Airport

The airport complex includes a total of 5 terminals, including 1, 2, 3 - serve all flights, terminal 4 - only low-cost airlines, terminal 5 - serves private flights, has the status of a VIP terminal.

Changi Airport is famous all over the world for its design, quality of services provided, and high-class service.

Terminal 1

Serves flights of such airlines as: Korean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Eastern, etc.

In addition to the standard set: reception desks, cafes, restaurants, currency exchange desks, duty-free shops, etc., on the 2nd floor there is an equipped prayer room, a business center, beautifully decorated seating areas, as well as a real garden on the terrace.

In addition, there is a spa center, and on the roof of the Ambassador Transit Hotel (3rd floor) there is a beautiful swimming pool equipped with showers, a Jacuzzi and bath or shower sets (towel, shampoo, disposable slippers, etc.). It costs 13 Singapore dollars to visit the pool, each visitor gets a drink as a gift.

On the 3rd floor there is a beautiful cactus garden, in which over 40 varieties of them grow. There is also a playground equipped for children under 12 years old.

But travelers consider the famous Kinetic Rain installation to be the most impressive sight, which many people come to admire on purpose.

Terminal 2

The following companies operate flights here:

• Singapore Airlines,
• Royal Brunei Airlines,
• Air New Zealand,
• Malaysian Airlines,
• Lufthansa, etc.

Of the features can be noted beautiful gardens such as Sunflower Garden, Orchid Garden, Enchanted Garden. These are the best places to relax while waiting for a flight.

It is also worth noting that this building has a free cinema where you can relax and watch an interesting movie. There are also many free interactive installations for the entertainment of children and adults located in the multimedia center.

As in Terminal 1, there is a transit mini-hotel Transit Hotel on the 3rd floor of the complex.

Terminal 3

The newest and most striking of all Changi Airport complexes is Terminal 3.

The most impressive sights:

• Butterfly Garden;
• Green wall;
• 4-storey spiral slide;
• Aviation Museum.

Also on the territory of this complex there are 2 hotels: Ambassador Transit Hotel and Crown Plaza. There is a cinema, a spa center and many duty free shops.

Free shuttles run between all terminals, where you can move from one terminal to another. There is a monorail that connects all terminals with each other.

Terminal 4

This complex serves only flights of low-cost airlines, it also has many shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

Important! There are no left-luggage offices in the terminal, and passengers in transit are not served. When transferring, you need to collect your luggage, re-register for a connecting flight and go through customs control.

Terminal 5

This terminal is designed to serve commercial and private flights, as well as VIP passengers. A luxury infrastructure has been created.

Other services

Throughout the Changi complex there is free wi-fi, there are over 300 Internet access points with free computers. There are free charging points everywhere mobile phones and other gadgets. The Internet is not limited, the network is called Wifi@Changi.

In all terminals there are many exchange offices where you can exchange any currency for the Singapore dollar.

The cost of staying in transit Ambassador hotels- SGD 35 for 3 hours, then for each additional hour - 10 USD.

In the terminals, with the exception of the budget one, there are left-luggage offices. The price varies depending on the weight and dimensions of the luggage. One piece of luggage for a suitcase weighing up to 10 kg - $ 4 per day, then - 4.28 Singapore dollars per day. For a suitcase weighing over 10 kg - $ 12, for each subsequent day - SGD 12.84.

Changi Airport is famous all over the world for its free tours of Singapore. Many tourists specifically travel in transit to get on such an excursion. If there is more than 5 hours left before the connecting flight, you can go on an excursion. They are daily at 9-00, 11-30, 14-30, 16-00, 18-30 and last 2 hours.

The time spent at the Singapore airport will leave only pleasant and enthusiastic memories for any traveler.

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If you happen to fly to cities in Southeast Asia or Australia with a transfer, and Changi Airport (Singapore) is one of the waiting points for a connecting flight, you should know that spending time in this hub can be compared to relaxing at some resort. You just don't want to leave it. After all, Changi has received the award at the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards for the third time in a row and, thus, tops the ranking of the best airports in the world. In 2015, he was awarded an additional prize as the most comfortable in terms of entertainment for passengers. The traveler will definitely not be bored here. They even visit their own airport. And not just for air travel. The airport often hosts exhibitions, festivals, and other entertainment events. Let's take a look at this hub - the largest in all of Southeast Asia.

Singapore Changi Airport in numbers

Even dry statistics are amazing. Six and a half thousand flights a week! Passenger traffic in 2011 amounted to forty-six and a half million people! In the first twenty years of its existence (from 1987 to 2007), Changi received two hundred and eighty awards. Nineteen times he was recognized as the best hub in the world. And the travelers themselves call the most comfortable and beautiful airport in Singapore. The photo of this small town looks very presentable. But it does not give an idea of ​​the rich content of the four terminals. Swimming pool, cinema, huge shopping centers, galleries of butterflies, cacti, prayer rooms of various denominations, comfortable escalators and moving walkways - all this is at Singapore Airport. By the way, unlike many hubs, there are also comfortable sofas to sleep in. You can stay up to four days. So if you happen to fly with a change in Changi, let the time period between connecting flights be long - there is something to do.

Story

Singapore had several airports built in the 1930s and 1950s. However, with the development of the country's economy and increased passenger traffic, they no longer cope with their task. And the urban development came close to these airports, so there was no way to expand them. The Kallang hub, reconstructed in the seventies, has already received four million passengers. But even this was not enough. Therefore, in 1975, the government decided to build main airport Singapore in a new place, outside the city. In the eastern part of the island, near the military air base of Changi, was alienated land plot. Part of the territory was reclaimed from the sea by land reclamation by a Japanese construction company. Thus, the area of ​​the airport has increased to thirteen square kilometers. The hallmarks of the hub (at least from a technical point of view) are a 78-meter tower for controllers and a hangar that can accommodate three Boeing 747 liners. The first terminal of Changi Airport was inaugurated with a flight from Kuala Lumpur in July 1981. At the end of this year, the results were summed up: for 6 months of operation, the passenger traffic amounted to eight million, 63 thousand takeoffs and landings were made.

Service Development

It was originally planned to build two terminals. The second was opened a year after the first. But it soon became clear that this was not enough for passengers at Changi Airport to be at ease. The third terminal, as well as the luxurious 9-storey Crown Plaza hotel next to it, were put into operation in early 2008. At this time, numerous low-costers have already declared themselves. Changi Airport (Singapore) became the first in the world where a terminal for low-cost airlines appeared. It began to receive passengers from March 2006. VIPs were not spared either. In the same 2006, only in autumn, a separate terminal for "commercially important passengers" was put into operation. The conditions in existing buildings are constantly improving. There is a neutral zone between the terminals where transit passengers can move freely. Great attention is paid vehicles messages between terminals.

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On given time Singapore Airport is connected to 240 cities in 60 countries. It receives planes from one hundred and ten airlines. Thus, it is the largest airport for the entire Southeast Asia region. The hub is the base for Singapore Airlines, as well as other passenger and cargo carriers. The most frequently departing from Changi are flights to Jakarta. There are five regular flights a week from Moscow Domodedovo to Singapore. You can get to this country from St. Petersburg. Singapore airport is a convenient connecting point. Through it you can get to the cities of Australia, island powers Pacific Ocean, To west coast USA.

Changi Airport (Singapore): scheme

Passengers in the arrival halls will find counters with free brochures, where the multi-level layout of the hub is very clearly painted and shown in pictures. In addition, numerous signs and inscriptions in English will not let you get lost. What should a traveler arriving at Singapore Airport know? Its scheme is extremely simple. Terminals No. 1, 2 and 3 are interconnected transit zone. So there is no need for passengers of connecting flights to receive luggage and go through passport and customs controls. You can travel between terminals by monorail train or shuttle bus - both of these transports are free. If you want to make this path on foot (follow the white line with a drawing of a man), then moving paths will help you with this. Train and shuttle stops are located on the second floor of the terminals. Low-cost passengers should collect their luggage and go through immigration control. The terminal for low-cost carriers is built autonomously and is not connected to the rest of the transit area. The main buildings can be reached from it by a free shuttle bus.

How to get from Singapore airport to the city

At the first level of all three main terminals there are exits to taxi stops, city buses and high-speed shuttles. The first mode of transport is available around the clock. You can take not only the yellow government taxi, but also order a limousine or convertible from the call service. The cost is about 25 during the day, at night - twice as expensive. From 5:30 to 23:20 you can use the metro services. The station is located between terminals 2 and 3. From six in the morning until midnight, special Maxicub shuttles run. They are convenient in that they do at hotels. A seat in such a minibus should be ordered at a special counter, paid for a ticket there (full $11, $8 per child) and told where to take you. In fact, "Maksikab" acts like a taxi, only a group one. The exception is Sentosa Island. What is the most cheap option for those passengers who arrive in Singapore? Bus number 36 runs from the airport to the city center from six in the morning until midnight. The fare in it is only two dollars. But the trip will take about an hour.

Road to the airport

The largest hub in Southeast Asia was specially built far from the city so that the noise of the planes would not cause discomfort to residents. Now the liners are descending to the runway from the sea. Changi is located in the northeast of Singapore. It is separated from the city by seventeen and a half kilometers. How to get from Singapore to the airport? The easiest way to do this is by subway. The station where you need to get off is called MRT Changi Airport. But we remind you that this option is available only from 5:30 to 23:20. Unfortunately, at night, the only option is a taxi, the fare of which is also doubled compared to the day. On a rented car, you can get to Changi via the East Coast Parkway toll highway. Entrance to it is carried out using an electronic card. It can be purchased at car rental points.

Terminal 1

Singapore Airport is a small town filled with entertainment. The oldest terminal consists of three levels. The first one is the arrivals area. Check-in for flights is carried out on the second floor. The counters are grouped by airlines. There are massage machines, as well as prayer rooms and a bamboo garden. On the third floor there is the hotel "Ambassador" with a swimming pool on the roof. It is free for guests to use. For everyone else, thirteen dollars. The ticket price includes not only the pool, but also the use of a shower, jacuzzi, beach towel and one soft drink. On the third floor there is a cactus garden and a playground for children. The real decoration of terminal No. 1 is the Raindrops installation. Thousands of pink glass beads suspended from the ceiling move to the beat of the music.

Terminal 2

This airport building is famous for the world's largest plasma display. Facilities in T2 are no worse than in the oldest terminal of Changi. There are also massage chairs and machines, shops (including for smokers - "Harris Bar"), beauty salons, duty-free, playgrounds, prayer rooms. There is also an absolutely free cinema, which Singaporeans love to visit. But the real gem of Terminal 2 is its gardens. There are many of them here. This is a garden of orchids, sunflowers, ferns, a pond with goldfish. For a fee, you can spend time in the "Plaza Premium Lounge" - shower, massage, jacuzzi, fitness room are at your service.

Terminal 3

Singapore Airport acquired this building in 2008. This is by far the most "environmental" terminal of Changi. There is not only a gallery of fluttering butterflies. The entire terminal is one big blooming garden. What is worth only one wall three hundred meters long in the baggage claim! It is full of climbing plants. The glass roof lets in sunlight, and trees and shrubs grow in the terminal, like in a greenhouse. There are also ponds and fountains, a cinema, playgrounds, shops, restaurants, cafes, prayer rooms. Near Terminal 3 stands the Crown Plaza Hotel. You can stay in the rest rooms for transit passengers in the mini-hotel Transit Hotel on the third floor.

What to do at Changi Airport

If you have more than five hours between connecting flights, go to the second level of terminals 2 or 3. There you will find The Free Singapore Tours, which means “Free tour to Singapore.” Buses depart from the airport to the city at 09:00, 11:30 , 14:30 and 16:00. Sightseeing tour lasts two hours. You must sign up for it at least sixty minutes before it starts. From 18:30 to 20:30 there is also a free tour, but to other places in Singapore. So, in the evening you can visit the Marina Bay embankment flooded with lights and night market Bugis Village.