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Changi Airport was built with ground
transportation considerations in mind from the onset, with the East Coast Parkway built and opened in tendem with the airport,
providing a direct link to the city center. At a distance of about 20 kilometers (12 mi), the expressway was built almost
entirely on reclaimed land, thus minimising disruptions to the existing road network in Singapore's East Coast.
While configured in a compact configuration such that the three main passenger terminal buildings are sited adjacent to
each other, allowing for travellers to venture between terminals on foot, a short people mover system was added to
facilitate quicker and more convenient transfers. This system is being replaced by a newer system, which connected the
three main terminals in 2007 and introduced greater security features by separating checked-in passengers from the general
public on distinct tracks. This rail system is not extended to the Budget Terminal, which is served by free shuttle
buses to minimize operational costs.
Skytrain
The Skytrain operates between Terminals 1, 2 and 3, with a total of seven stations. The trains have separate cars for
airside (transit) and landside (public) passengers. Initially built in the early 1990s as a shuttle between Terminals 1 and
2 using Bombardier CX-100 cars, the system was revamped to use the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Crystal Mover in 2006 and
extended to Terminal 3 in 2007. The service is free and operates between 5:30am and 2:30am daily.
Shuttle bus
Shuttle buses run between Terminal 2 and the Budget Terminal. Between the non-operational hours of the Skytrain, shuttle
buses will depart every 20 minutes between 2:30am and 5:30am.
Changi Airport MRT Station
Entrance to Changi Airport StationThe airport is connected to the Mass Rapid Transit network, with Changi Airport
Station underground between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Trains operate between CG2 Changi Airport Station and EW4 Tanah
Merah Station, with cross-platform transfer to EW27 Boon Lay Station. The standard fare is S$1.90 on a standard ticket
or adult EZ-Link card. The MRT operates between 5:31am (5:59am on Sunday/Public holiday) and 11:18pm daily, the trip
taking 27 minutes, excluding waiting and transfer times.
A direct, one-train service to the downtown and western parts of Singapore was initially in operation when the station
opened on 8 February 2002. This was replaced with a shuttle service between Tanah Merah and Changi Airport stations on
22 July 2003, when it was found that few passengers actually use this route, compared to the number of commuters who
need to travel from the city to Tampines and Pasir Ris.
Changi Airport Bus Terminal
Buses were the main transport mode for cost-conscious travellers and local airport staff until the opening of Changi Airport
MRT Station due to their relative affordability and reliability. Services operated by SBS Transit and SMRT Buses use bus
terminals in the basement level of both terminals. Bus routes serve both terminals by first entering Terminal 3 and
continuing to Terminal 1 & 2 and back to their points of origin.
Taxi
Taxi stands are within the arrival halls of all terminals. Prices are the fare shown on meter, plus a S$5.00 surcharge
(Fri-Sun, 1700 to midnight) or S$3.00 surcharge (all other times) for trips leaving the airport.
Limousine taxi
Limousine taxi services are available at the limousine taxi counters in the arrival halls of terminals 1, 2 & 3.
Similar to taxis, they run to anywhere in Singapore. Fares are S$35.00, plus applicable surcharges.
Airport shuttle
Six-seater MaxiCabs are used on the airport shuttle service that goes to anywhere within the Central Business District
and to hotels in Singapore, except hotels in Changi Village and Sentosa Island, with bookings at the counters in the
arrival hall. The fare paid to the driver, in cash,is S$7.00 per adult and S$5.00 per child. The service leaves every
30 minutes 6:00am - 6:00pm, every 15 minutes 6:15pm - midnight and every 30 minutes 12:30am - 2:00am.
Car rental
Car rental services are provided at the car rental counters in Terminal 2.
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