Changi International Airport

 
Singapore's Changi Airport, like the city, is a modern and efficient international airport. The international airport code for Changi is 'SIN'. Like most airports, the departure hall is above the arrivals hall. There are currently three terminal buildings. Terminal One is used by most international airlines, while Terminal Two is used almost exclusively by Singapore Airlines. A special terminal for budget airlines opened in March of 2006. A fourth terminal building, to be perversely called Terminal Three, will be opened later in 2006.

The two main terminal buildings are linked by an automated train, both on the 'land side' and on the 'air side' secure area. It is also possible to walk between the two terminals within the departure area. Note that, since Changi is the only scheduled airline airport in Singapore, there are no 'domestic' departures.

A new Terminal 3 opens in early 2008. It will initially be used by Singapore Airlines, but other airlines will probably use it as well. The new terminal will be joined to the old ones via the same automated train system.

Also note that there is a budget terminal for low cost carriers opened in 2006. Check which terminal your budget airline uses, since some of them chose to stay at the main terminals. A free bus service joins the low cost terminal to the other terminals.

For more information about Changi Airport, see www.changi.airport.com.sg.