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| Singapore airport | ||
| height | 22 feet | |
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| IATA code | SIN | |
| ICAO code | WSSS | |
| Terminals | 3 Budget Terminal | |
| Number of passengers | 65.600.000 (2018) | |
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The Singapore airport, international: Singapore Changi Airport (or simply: Changi Airport), is the international airport of the city-state of Singapore, a central hub for the Southeast Asian region. It is located 17 km northeast of the city center in the area of Changi Township.
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The airport is managed by the Changi Airport Group. In total, more than 80 airlines fly to around 190 cities in 60 countries. Singapore Airlines, its subsidiaries Tiger Airways and Silk Air, but also Jetstar Asia Airways and Valuair have their headquarters here. British Airways also uses Singapore as a stop-over location.
Arrival and departure
The airport is located 20 kilometers east of the city center, but is well connected to the Singapore city center.
With the Metro
The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) subway has a station at Terminal T2. Departures between 5.31 a.m. and 11.18 p.m. At the second stop (at Tanah Merah station) you have to change the train, get off on the left, cross the platform and get on the train towards Stadtmitte / Joo Koon! The 30-minute drive to City Hall Station costs S $ 1.40 (plus S $ 1 deposit for a one-way ticket).
If you are in Singapore for several days, it is worth one here EZ-link card or alternatively one Tourist Pass to buy.
By bus
Bus terminals can be found in the basement of T1, T2 and T3. Departures between 6 a.m. and midnight. Tickets cost up to S $ 2, money is expected to be counted (no money changed!).
With the taxi
In Singapore all taxis are metered and the prices are acceptable. A ride in the normal (blue or yellow) taxis to the city center costs between S $ 20 and S $ 30 (including S $ 3 - 5 airport surcharge). An additional 50% surcharge applies between midnight and 6 a.m. The "Silvercabs" (Mercedes taxis) are more expensive.
By car
There are two highways (Pan Island Expressway (PIE), East Coast Parkway (ECP)) that lead from downtown to the airport.
Airlines and Destinations
These start from Singapore Airlines.
These are approached Destinations. In addition to destinations in Asia, these are in Africa: Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Zimbabwe; In Europe: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Great Britain. In North America: Canada, USA. In the Pacific: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea.
Terminals
Singapore Airlines uses Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 for departure, it depends on the respective flight destinations. Which terminal this airline uses for arrival will be announced 2 hours before the planned arrival!
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 opened in 1981. Five of the 32 piers are currently being upgraded for the new Airbus A380. All airlines that are not listed at T2, T3 and the budget terminal operate from this terminal, including some low-cost carriers such as Air Asia and Jetstar.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 was completed in 1990. It is located south of Terminal 1, facing the south runway. It is mainly from Singapore Airlines and their partners. These are Air India (AI), Air India Express (IX), Asiana Airlines (OZ), All Nippon Airways (NH), Batavia Air (7P), Etihad Airways (EY), Korean Air (KE), Lufthansa (LH), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Philippine Airlines (PR), Royal Brunei Airlines (BI), SilkAir (MI), Shenzen Airlines (ZH) and Sriwijaya Air (SJ).
Singapore Airlines served from Terminal 2: destinations in Africa, in Europe Russia and Turkey, destinations in the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 opposite Terminal 2, in front of the Nordwest-Bahn, was put into operation in January 2008. It is designed for aircraft the size of an Airbus A380. This terminal is used by United Airlines (UA), Qatar Airways (QR) and China Eastern Airlines (MU).
Singapore Airlines flies from Terminal 3 to Europe (except Russia and Turkey), to North America, to North Asia (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan), as well as to Australia and New Zealand.
Budget Terminal
It has been used by low cost carriers since March 2006. Essentially from Tiger Airways. But also from Cebu Pacific and Firefly.
Arrival and departure
- Current flight information: Arrival and departure - Weather
Change / transit
The Terminals T1, T2 and T3 are connected by a common transit zone so that aircraft passengers can move freely between the terminals without having to go through immigration. Transport within and between the terminals is supported by a monorail, the Skytrain system, between T1, T2 and T3.
A Transfer between Budget Terminal and Terminals T1, T2 and T3 is only possible after luggage collection and customs clearance. Even with a transfer to T1-T3, the documents, e.g. B. Visa, required for entry from Singapore. With a connecting flight you should therefore allow at least 1.5 hours for arrival formalities in the BT, the trip from the BT to the other terminals and the departure process there.
The Budget Terminal is not connected to the Skytrain. It is connected to the basement of T2 (Bus Bay near Bus 36) by a free shuttle service from BT (between the departure hall and the arrival hall). If you are departing from T1 or T3, you have to change to the Skytrain there. The bus journey between BT and Terminal 2 takes 5 to 10 minutes. Waiting time up to 10 minutes and 30 minutes between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Transfer passengers who do not have a boarding pass for their connecting flight, have to go through the arrival immigration of Singapore, (possibly) collect their luggage, clarify the customs matters and then go to the check-in points of the companies of the connecting flight:
- Transfer Lounge D, Terminal 1: Delta Air Lines
- Transfer Lounge C, Terminal 1: Jetstar Airways International
- Transfer Lounge E, Terminal 2: Air India, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Shenzen Airlines, Sriwijava Airlines
- Transfer Lounge A, Terminal 3: Qatar Airways
- Transfer Lounge B, Terminal 3: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
- Transfer Lounge A or B, Terminal 3 / Transfer Lounge E or F, Terminal 2: SilkAir, Singapore Airlines
- Departure Check-In Hall, Terminal 1: Air Asia, Indonesia Air Asia, Jetstar Asia, Lion Air, Thai Air Asia, Valuair
- Departure Check-In Hall, Terminal 2: Air India Express
- Departure Check-In Hall, Budget Terminal: Cebu Pacific Air, Firefly, Tiger Airways
- Transfer Lounge Cocer D, Terminal 1: all other airlines from Terminal 1
Parking / mobility
There are five parking spaces, two each at Terminals 2 and 3. The first 3 hours cost S $ 2.50. There are no special long-term parking spaces. A day (24 hours) costs S $ 20. Parking tariffs
activities
RELAXATION OFFERS
- Butterfly Garden: Terminal 3, Transit Mall (Level 2) - Butterflies in a tropical garden
- Bamboo Garden: Terminal 2, Transit Mall (Level 2) - a bamboo garden
- Cactus Garden: Terminal 1, Transit Mall (Level 3) - 400 species of cactus
- Fern Garden & Koi Pond: Terminal 2, Transit Mall (Level 2) - Ferns around a pond with Koi fish
- Hungry Plants: Terminal 3 Butterfly Garden, Transit Mall (Level 2) - 200 carnivorous plants
- Orchid Garden & Koi Pond: Terminal 2, Transit Mall (Level 2) - more than 15 different orchid species
- Sunflower Garden: Terminal 2, Transit Mall (Level 3) - with 500 sunflowers
REFRESHMENT OFFERS
- A Swimming pool Bali-style and a hot tub can be used in Terminal 1 in the Transit Mall East on level 3. Ambassador Transit Hotel guests can use the swimming pool and jacuzzi free of charge. Other passengers have to pay a fee of S $ 13.91 for use of the pools, showers, a towel and a non-alcoholic drink at the bar.
- In the departure transit lounges of Terminals 1, 2 and 3 there are Quiet zoneswhere you can take a nap on reclining armchairs.
EXCURSION OFFERS
- For travelers in transit who have more than 5 hours to spare, the airport offers a free 2 hour Singapore sightseeing tour at. You can choose between a Colonial Tour and a Cultural Tour. The registration takes place in the order of registration and requires a special entry visa, which is issued by the immigration authorities. You can register between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The tours start at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. All tours are conducted in English. The Free Singapore Tour registration takes place in Terminal 2 by the escalator to the North Arrival Immigration and Skytrain Station in Transit Mall North, Level 2. In Terminal 3, by Transfer Lounge B in Transit Mall North, Level 2.
ENTERTAINMENT OFFERS
- In the Departure Transit Lounge of Terminals 2 and 3, new films are shown free of charge on large screens.
- In the Departure Transit Lounge of Terminal 2, you can have fun with the latest Xbox and Playstation games in the entertainment deck.
- In the Departure Transit Lounge of Terminal 3 there are TV entertainment lounges where you can choose between news, sports and entertainment programs.
accommodation
The terminals have with the Ambassador Transit Hotel, Tel. 65-6541-9106, an accommodation that is accessible without immigration control. The hotel can be booked through the website. Rooms are available for 6-hour blocks each with the option to expand by the hour. A six-hour block costs S $ 68.72 for a single room, S $ 76.51 for a double room, and S $ 96.51 for a 3-bed room. The extension per hour S $ 15.30. A cheaper budget single room with shared bathroom facilities is available for S $ 41.20. You can also rent a shower (without a room) for S $ 8.40.
health
Raffles Medical Group Clinics and Medical Services:
- Terminal 1: In the Transit Mall West, Level 2 (24-hour service)
- Terminal 2: In the Transit Mall North, Level 2 (6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.); In Basement South, Public Area (Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
- Terminal 3: In the Transit Mall North, Level 2 (6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.); In Basement 2 South, Public Area (24-hour service)
- Emergency telephone hotline: (65) 6543 2223
Pharmacies:
- Terminal 1: Guardian Pharmacy in Transit Mall East, Level 2
- Terminal 2: Watsons in Transit Mall North, Level 2; Watsons in Departure Hall North, Public Area, Level 2
- Terminal 3: Watsons in Transit Mall South, Level 2; Watsons in B2 Mall North, Basement 2
Practical advice
The Singapore Tourism Board has set up visitor centers for tourists in Terminals 1, 2 and 3 on the arrivals level, which can answer all tourist questions and reserve hotels. Here you can get city maps, brochures and various discount coupons. Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Money exchange offices are each on level 2 of the terminals. No commission is charged:
- Terminal 1: In front of Spinelli in the Transit Mall West; At Bally's in the Transit Mall East
- Terminal 2: At Omega Boutique in Transit Mall North; AtChomel in Transit Mall South; At Bengawan Solo in the Departure Hall Central, Public Area
- Terminal 3: At Chocolates.Candies.Delicatessen in the Transit Mall North; At Guylian Belgium Chocolate Café in Transit Mall South
Telephone cards are also available in these money exchange offices. There are also ATMs in all terminals.
In all terminals is free Internet access offered, either via WLAN or at around 200 terminals and Internet kiosks. In order to be able to use the airport WLAN, a user ID is required, which can be obtained at every information counter.
For Phone calls SingTel and Starhub have set up telephones that offer unlimited free calls within Singapore.
