Changi Airport is among the world's most award-winning terminals for service quality (67.6 million passengers in 2024), located approximately 20 km from Singapore's city centre.
A gateway to multicultural historic quarters and the celebrated Marina Bay skyline.
How to get to Singapore Changi International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SIN
Parking near Singapore Changi International Airport
The multi-story parking lot is located adjacent to each terminal.
Rates are in line with the standards of a major Asian hub.
How to get to Singapore from SIN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Singapore: Private Transfer to/from Changi Airport (SIN)
Singapore: Changi Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfer
Singapore: Changi Airport (SIN) Private One-Way Transfer
Singapore: Private Changi Airport(SIN) Transfer
From SIN to the most sought-after destinations
| If you want to... | Choose | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|
| Spend as little as possible | MRT, transfer at Tanah Merah (30-45 min) | 1.50-3.20 SGD |
| Reach Marina Bay Sands without changing transport | Direct taxi or Grab (20-30 min) | 25-35 SGD |
| Reach Orchard Road with just one transfer | MRT via City Hall, or direct taxi | ~2-3 SGD (MRT) / 30-40 SGD (taxi) |
| Have heavy luggage or travel late at night | Taxi/Grab (airport surcharge and night surcharge) | 28-55 SGD |
Changi → Marina Bay Sands
Getting off the East West Line shuttle at Tanah Merah, at the nearby Expo station you switch to the Downtown Line towards Bayfront, the stop right below the resort and casino: in total about 40 minutes.
Changi → Orchard Road
You travel on the East West Line to City Hall and there you switch to the North-South Line towards Orchard: a journey of about 45-50 minutes with just one transfer, or a direct taxi if you're traveling with suitcases.
Changi → Sentosa
There is no direct line: it's better to arrive by taxi or MRT to HarbourFront/VivoCity and from there take the Sentosa Express (monorail) or the cable car to get to the island.
Changi → cruise terminal
Be careful which terminal you need: the Singapore Cruise Centre at HarbourFront, closest to the city center, is about 25 minutes by taxi from the airport; the Marina Bay Cruise Centre at Marina South Pier, used by large homeport ships, instead requires about 40 minutes and a fare of about 32 SGD.
Car rental at Singapore Changi International Airport
Established car rental companies operate from the arrivals area.
Bring with you license, passport, and credit card: the IDP is almost always an additional requirement.
Hotels near Singapore Changi International Airport
At the airport (terminals and Jewel)
On foot: the hotels are inside the terminals or in Jewel, linked to the other terminals by Skytrain and walkways.
Best for: Layovers of a few hours, visa-free transits and departures between midnight and 7 in the morning.
- The transit hotels are reached without going through immigration
- Jewel with its waterfall, restaurants and shops open late a few steps away
- No risks linked to traffic or MRT timetables
- You see little or nothing of the city
- Limited choice of a few properties, often full at peak flight times
- Transit rooms are designed for a few hours, not long stays
Recommended hotels
- Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Inside Terminal 3 and linked on foot or by Skytrain to all the terminals and to Jewel: you go to check-in without stepping outdoors. View availability
- Changi Transit Hotel (Terminal 1) In the transit area of Terminal 1, open 24 hours: those connecting sleep without going through immigration. Formerly Aerotel. View availability
- YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport On the fourth floor of Jewel, city side, 5 minutes on foot from Terminal 1; compact cabins that can also be booked by the hour during the day. View availability
Bugis and Kampong Glam
MRT with one change: shuttle to Tanah Merah, then the East West Line to Bugis (30-40 minutes); by taxi 20-25 minutes.
Best for: Those who want the centre with a wider range of prices and a simple link to the airport.
- Bugis is on the same East West Line that serves Changi, with just one change
- Lively evenings: Arab Street, Haji Lane and the bars of Kampong Glam
- Choice ranging from budget chain hotels to five-star ones
- Busy, crowded streets around Bugis Junction
- For Marina Bay you need another MRT stop or a 20-minute walk
Recommended hotels
- InterContinental Singapore Direct access to the Bugis Junction shopping centre and from there to Bugis MRT station, on the line to the airport. View availability
- Andaz Singapore In the DUO tower, with an underground passage to Bugis station (East West and Downtown Line); rooms on the upper floors. View availability
- ibis Singapore on Bencoolen Budget option 8 minutes on foot from Bugis station; reviews praise the location and cleanliness, less so the small rooms. View availability
Marina Bay
MRT with a change at Expo on the Downtown Line to Bayfront (about 40 minutes); direct taxi or Grab in 20-30 minutes.
Best for: Those with one or two nights who want the skyline, Gardens by the Bay and the waterfront on foot.
- Gardens by the Bay, the evening light show and the waterfront on foot
- Quick taxi to Changi along the East Coast Parkway
- Hotels linked to shopping centres, useful in heat or rain
- Almost only high-end hotels
- Outside the shopping centres the evening is more showcase than lived-in district
Recommended hotels
Orchard Road
About 30 minutes by taxi; by MRT you have to change lines.
Best for: Those who come for shopping or want the greenest, quietest area of the centre.
- Department stores and food courts a few steps away
- Tree-lined avenues, quieter than Bugis in the evening
- It is the central area farthest from Changi
- By MRT you have to change lines, awkward with suitcases
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Singapore Orchard On Orchard Road, 5 minutes on foot from Somerset and Orchard stations; reviews praise the location and service. View availability
- YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road Self-service check-in available 24 hours and a reception that is always staffed, handy for night arrivals; compact rooms. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 22
- with Priority Pass
- 10
- paid entry
- from 55 SGD
- open 24 hours
- 12
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The four terminals, among the world's most awarded, include the famous Jewel Changi with the world's highest indoor waterfall.
It is advisable to present yourself at the airport with 3 hours advance for international flights.
Map of Singapore Changi International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is Jewel Changi?
A complex within the airport featuring the world's tallest indoor waterfall, themed gardens, shops and attractions, internationally famous.
Q. Is it customary to tip in Singapore?
No, tipping is neither expected nor customary: many restaurants already include a service charge on the bill, so there's no need to add anything more.
Q. How much does a taxi cost from Changi to the centre?
Roughly 28-45 SGD during the day, up to 35-55 SGD after midnight, with various surcharges.
Q. Do you need the Singapore Arrival Card?
Yes, since 2024 it's mandatory for all visitors to fill it in online within 3 days before arrival.
Q. Which lounges accept Priority Pass?
10 lounges, including Changi Lounge (Jewel), Marhaba Lounge (T1), Plaza Premium Lounge (T1), SATS Premier Lounge (T1), Ambassador Transit Lounge (T2) and SATS Premier Lounge (T2).
Q. How much does lounge access cost without a business class ticket?
The lowest entry price is 55 SGD, at Plaza Premium Lounge (T1).
Q. Are any lounges open 24 hours?
Yes, 12, including Marhaba Lounge (T1), Plaza Premium Lounge (T1), SATS Premier Lounge (T1), The Haven by Jetquay (T1), Ambassador Transit Lounge (T2) and SATS Premier Lounge (T2).
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
