# SIN — Singapore Changi Airport > Machine-readable reference for SIN. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/sin HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/sin Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/sin.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SIN.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T21:29:23.148+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Singapore Changi Airport - IATA: SIN - ICAO: WSSS - City: Singapore - Country: SG (SG) - Timezone: Asia/Singapore - Distance from city: 20 km (12 mi) east of Singapore city centre - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 4 - Annual passengers: 70.0M - Worldwide rank: #16 - Hub for: Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Jetstar Asia Airways - Official website: https://www.changiairport.com ## Overview Welcome It's no surprise that travelers find themselves wanting longer layovers at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Not only is it equipped with essential transit features, but it also harbors experiences that would rival a short city excursion. From swimming in the Terminal 1 rooftop pool with an unparalleled runway view to wandering through jewel-like attractions including a 40-meter indoor waterfall and themed gardens, many plan their travel with Changi as the highlight. Frequent flyers even speak of "planning flights around Changi" because there's so much to do without ever exiting the airport. At a glance Handling around 70 million passengers annually, Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a transit hub. It's a vital center for Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and Jetstar Asia Airways, located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Singapore's city center. With four terminals (1, 2, 3, 4), including a noticeable outlier in Terminal 4 which requires extra transfer time, Changi still manages to offer seamless connectivity, aided by three operational runways. Terminals & layout Terminal 1 houses airlines like Jetstar Asia and Qantas, while Terminal 2 is primarily serviced by Scoot… ## Terminals (4) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Jetstar Asia, Philippine Airlines, Qantas URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: Scoot, Singapore Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/terminals/2 - **Terminal 3** — airlines: Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines Cargo URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/terminals/3 - **Terminal 4** — airlines: AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/terminals/4 ## Dining (38) - **A&W** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/a-w - **Andes by Astons** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/andes-by-astons-2 - **Andes by Astons** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/andes-by-astons-4 - **Burger King** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/burger-king-1 - **Crystal Jade Kitchen** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/crystal-jade-kitchen-4 - **Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/crystal-jade-la-mian-xiao-long-bao-1 - **Din Tai Fung** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/din-tai-fung - **Harry's Bar** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/harry-s-bar-1 - **Heavenly Wang** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/heavenly-wang-1 - **Hong Kong Sheng Kee Pau** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/hong-kong-sheng-kee-pau-4 - **Itacho Sushi** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/itacho-sushi-3 - **Jumbo Seafood** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/jumbo-seafood - **London Fat Duck** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/london-fat-duck - **McDonald's** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/mcdonald-s-2 - **McDonald's** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/mcdonald-s-3 - **McDonald's** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/mcdonald-s-4 - **Old Chang Kee** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/old-chang-kee-2 - **Paradise Dynasty** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/paradise-dynasty-3 - **Paris Baguette** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/paris-baguette-4 - **Penang Culture** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/penang-culture-2 - **Popeyes** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/popeyes - **Poulet** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/poulet-3 - **Prive** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/prive - **Saap Saap Thai** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/saap-saap-thai - **Shake Shack** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/shake-shack - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/starbucks - **Starbucks** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/starbucks-2 - **Starbucks** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/starbucks-3 - **Subway** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/subway-1 - **Sushi Tei** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/sushi-tei-1 - **Swensen's** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/swensen-s-3 - **Tai Hing** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/tai-hing-3 - **The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/the-kitchen-by-wolfgang-puck-3 - **The Soup Spoon** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/the-soup-spoon-2 - **Tim Ho Wan** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/tim-ho-wan-4 - **Toast Box** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/toast-box - **Toast Box** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/toast-box-1 - **Violet Oon** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/restaurants/violet-oon ## Lounges (18) - **Ambassador Transit Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, pay-per-use · day pass: S$68 (3‑hour visit with shower, as cited in one review) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/ambassador-transit-lounge-2 - **Ambassador Transit Lounge** — 3 · access: Terminal 3, pay-per-use URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/ambassador-transit-lounge-3 - **Blossom Lounge** — 4 · access: Terminal 4, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/blossom-lounge-4 - **Cathay Pacific Lounge** — 4 · access: Terminal 4, oneworld URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/cathay-pacific-lounge-4 - **DNATA Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, airline business URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/dnata-lounge-1 - **KrisFlyer Gold Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, Star Alliance elite URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/krisflyer-gold-lounge-2 - **KrisFlyer Gold Lounge** — 3 · access: Terminal 3, Star Alliance elite URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/krisflyer-gold-lounge-3 - **Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, oneworld URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/malaysia-airlines-golden-lounge-2 - **Marhaba Lounge** — 3 · access: Terminal 3, Priority Pass · day pass: US$32 · 16:00-00:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/marhaba-lounge-3 - **Plaza Premium Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, pay-per-use URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge-1 - **Qantas Business Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, oneworld · Opens ~4 hours before first QF‑operated departure and closes after last QF flight (schedule‑dependent) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/qantas-business-lounge-1 - **SATS Premier Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/sats-premier-lounge-1 - **SATS Premier Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/sats-premier-lounge-2 - **SATS Premier Lounge** — 3 · access: Terminal 3, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/sats-premier-lounge-3 - **SilverKris Business Lounge** — 3 · access: Terminal 3, Singapore Airlines business URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/silverkris-business-lounge-3 - **SilverKris First Class Lounge** — 3 · access: Terminal 3, Singapore Airlines first URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/silverkris-first-class-lounge-3 - **SilverKris Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, Singapore Airlines business/first URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/silverkris-lounge-2 - **The Private Room** — 3 · access: Terminal 3, Singapore Airlines suites URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/lounges/the-private-room-3 ## Shops (30) - **7-Eleven** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/7-eleven-4 - **Adidas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/adidas - **Apple Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/apple-store - **Books Kinokuniya** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/books-kinokuniya - **Bvlgari** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/bvlgari-3 - **Bynd Artisan** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/bynd-artisan - **Chanel Beauty** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/chanel-beauty-1 - **Charles & Keith** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/charles-keith-3 - **DFS Wines & Spirits** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/dfs-wines-spirits-2 - **Foot Locker** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/foot-locker - **Guardian** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/guardian-3 - **Hermes** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/hermes-3 - **Home's Favourite** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/home-s-favourite-3 - **IKEA Jurong Planning Studio** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/ikea-jurong-planning-studio - **In Good Company** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/in-good-company - **Lancôme** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/lancome-2 - **Lazada Shop-in-Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/lazada-shop-in-shop - **Lego Certified Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/lego-certified-store - **Longchamp** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/longchamp-1 - **Lotte Duty Free** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/lotte-duty-free-3 - **Nike** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/nike - **Relay** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/relay-2 - **Samsonite** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/samsonite-2 - **Shilla Duty Free** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/shilla-duty-free-1 - **Swarovski** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/swarovski-2 - **Typo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/typo - **Uniqlo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/uniqlo - **Watsons** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/watsons-1 - **WHSmith** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/whsmith-1 - **Zara** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/shops/zara ## Parking (10) - **Airport Staff Car Park** — Long-term staff URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/airport-staff-car-park - **Electric Vehicle Lots** — EV charging URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/electric-vehicle-lots - **Jewel Parking** — Mixed-use · 0.65/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/jewel-parking - **North Car Park** — Long-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/north-car-park - **Premium Parking** — Valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/premium-parking - **South Car Park** — Long-term · 0.60/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/south-car-park - **Terminal 1 Car Park** — Short-term · 0.65/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/terminal-1-car-park - **Terminal 2 Car Park** — Short-term · S$1.40 (motorcycles, 7:00–6:59 only)/day, 0.65/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/terminal-2-car-park - **Terminal 3 Car Park** — Short-term · S$1.40 (motorcycles, 7:00–6:59 only)/day, 0.65/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/terminal-3-car-park - **Terminal 4 Car Park** — Short-term · S$1.40 (motorcycles, 7:00–6:59 only)/day, 0.65/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/parking/terminal-4-car-park ## Ground transport (16) - **Airport Shuttle** — Shared van · Variable; typically 30–60+ minutes including loading and multiple hotel stops · User reports commonly mention fares around S$9–10 per person for shared shuttles from Changi Airport to central hotels · Operates throughout the day with departures based on passenger demand; reported waits of 15–30 minutes for vans to fill URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/airport-shuttle - **Car Rental** — Self-drive · Driving from Changi Airport to central Singapore typically takes 20–30 minutes in light traffic; rental pickup/return formalities can add 20–45 minutes · Daily base rates frequently quoted around S$70–120 for standard cars from Changi Airport, excluding insurance, ERP, and parking · Major rental desks operate daily with airport hours aligned to flight schedules; advance booking strongly recommended for peak seasons URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/car-rental - **Changi Airport Shuttle Bus T1–T4** — Airport bus · Typical door‑to‑door transfer T3–T4 is about 15–25 minutes including waiting · Free shuttle bus between T4 and the other terminals · Often quoted as about every 5–10 minutes in the day, with slightly lower frequency late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/changi-airport-shuttle-bus-t1-t4 - **Changi Airport Skytrain** — Airside train · Actual ride time between adjacent terminals is about 2–3 minutes; allow 10–15 minutes total including walking and waiting · Free for all passengers in the transit area between Terminals 1–3 · Typically every 2–4 minutes in the day; some routes pause for several hours overnight for maintenance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/changi-airport-skytrain - **Changi Airport Taxis** — Metered taxi · Around 20–30 minutes from Changi Airport to central areas in light traffic; 30–45 minutes in peak periods · Typical metered fare from Changi Airport to central Singapore is about S$20–30 including airport surcharge, varying by time of day · Taxis are available 24/7 from dedicated ranks at each terminal; queues can be longer during peak arrival times URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/changi-airport-taxis - **East West Line** — Metro · Around 45–55 minutes from Changi Airport to City Hall/Raffles Place including transfer at Tanah Merah · About S$1.74–2.50 from Changi Airport to central Singapore when using contactless or stored‑value card, depending on exact destination · Every 5–8 minutes from early morning (~06:00) to around 23:00–23:20; no 24‑hour service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/east-west-line - **Gojek** — Rideshare · Travel time by car is typically 20–30 minutes to central Singapore; wait times can be longer than Grab at some hours · User reports suggest fares in the S$14–22 range from Changi Airport to central areas in non‑surge conditions; pricing is dynamic · Service is available throughout the day, but driver density at Changi fluctuates and can be thin in off‑peak periods URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/gojek - **Grab** — Rideshare · Typically 20–30 minutes to central Singapore excluding wait time, similar to taxis · Sample user reports indicate around S$15–25 from Changi Airport to central areas in non‑surge conditions; exact pricing is dynamic · Available 24/7, but driver availability and wait times vary with demand; peak periods and storms can increase both wait and price URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/grab - **Intercity Coach Services** — Coach · Advertised travel times start around 1–1.5 hours to Johor Bahru and 3.5–4.5 hours to Malacca, but border delays can extend these significantly · User reports cite approximate fares of S$10–15 to Johor Bahru and S$25–30+ to Malacca from Changi Airport, depending on operator · Limited departures per day from Changi Airport; more frequent options are available from city coach terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/intercity-coach-services - **Limousine Service** — Chauffeured car · Similar to taxis at about 20–30 minutes to the city in light traffic; extra time may be added if you include meet‑and‑greet and baggage handling · User reports commonly cite flat rates around S$60–90 for a private sedan/MPV from Changi Airport to central Singapore, depending on provider and vehicle class · Operates on a pre‑booked basis; on‑demand limo desks at the airport can usually supply cars within 10–20 minutes depending on demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/limousine-service - **SBS Transit Bus 110** — City bus · Approximately 45–60 minutes from Changi Airport to Sengkang depending on traffic · Around S$1.90–2.50 from Changi Airport to Sengkang/Seletar with stored‑value or contactless card · Scheduled roughly every 10–15 minutes during weekday peaks; less frequently off‑peak and at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/sbs-transit-bus-110 - **SBS Transit Bus 24** — City bus · Approximately 60–80 minutes from Changi Airport to Yio Chu Kang depending on traffic · Around S$1.90–2.50 from Changi Airport to Ang Mo Kio/Yio Chu Kang with stored‑value or contactless card · Roughly every 8–12 minutes during the day; less frequent in late evening URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/sbs-transit-bus-24 - **SBS Transit Bus 27** — City bus · Roughly 50–70 minutes from Changi Airport to Sengkang depending on traffic and time of day · About S$1.90–2.50 from Changi Airport to Pasir Ris/Sengkang with stored‑value or contactless card · Typically every 8–12 minutes in daytime; sparser late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/sbs-transit-bus-27 - **SBS Transit Bus 53** — City bus · Roughly 60–80 minutes from Changi Airport to Bishan in typical traffic · Around S$1.90–2.50 from Changi Airport to Hougang/Serangoon/Bishan with stored‑value or contactless card · Usually every 8–12 minutes during daytime; less frequent late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/sbs-transit-bus-53 - **SMRT Bus 36** — City bus · Roughly 55–75 minutes from Changi Airport to City Hall/Orchard depending on traffic · Around S$1.90–2.50 from Changi Airport to city when using stored‑value or contactless card; higher if paying cash · Generally every 8–14 minutes in the day, with lower frequency in the late evening; not 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/smrt-bus-36 - **Thomson-East Coast Line** — Metro URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sin/transport/thomson-east-coast-line ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Visit the Changi Butterfly Garden in Terminal 3 between gates 34 and 38 to refresh on your layover, ideally mid-morning for the best light. - _Time_: Allocate at least 3-4 hours if planning to explore Jewel's Rain Vortex; the immigration queues can be unpredictable. - _Avoid_: Terminal 4 is isolated; give yourself an extra 30 minutes if your flight departs from there and you're connecting from Terminals 1-3. - _Local_: Jewel's local-oriented restaurants or staff-frequented eateries in the terminals offer larger portions and better value than seen in tourist-heavy areas. - _Money_: Grab the limo cabs at official counters after midnight for a faster, sometimes cheaper ride than metered taxis once surcharges apply. - _Quiet_: T2 and T3 have lesser-known seating areas without armrests at their ends; these spots provide space to fully stretch out and rest properly. ## Travellers notes mentioning SIN - [What I actually look at when I review an airport](https://airport.flights/notes/what-i-look-for-in-an-airport-review) — by Mei Lin Tan, 2026-06-08 Eight blunt filters I use to judge an airport, why glossy rankings get it wrong, and how JFK stacks up against them. - [What the best airport lounges in the world actually have in common](https://airport.flights/notes/what-the-best-lounges-have-in-common) — by Mei Lin Tan, 2026-06-08 Four traits that make The Pier First, Qantas First, Lufthansa’s FCT and SFO’s Centurion feel like sanctuaries—and why most U.S. lounges don’t. - [Why Asian airports keep winning the experience race](https://airport.flights/notes/why-asian-airports-keep-winning) — by Kenji Watanabe, 2026-06-08 What SIN, ICN, HND, HKG and friends are doing differently, and why US hubs feel so far behind. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SIN.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/sin/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/sin/departures — HTML page with live departures