Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Arrivals clear immigration, then baggage, then customs. Automated lanes are widely used.

• Singapore requires an electronic arrival card submitted shortly before arrival — complete it before you land.
• Singapore enforces strict rules on prohibited items, including vaping products and certain medications.
• Free Wi-Fi, showers and rest areas make Changi unusually comfortable for long layovers.

• Trein

  MRT (East West Line)

  Station at Terminals 2/3 with a change at Tanah Merah for the city.

  Tijd:

  Roughly 45-60 minutes to the city centre

  MRT does not run overnight.

• Taxi

  Taxis

  Official metered taxi ranks at every terminal, with an airport surcharge.

  Tijd:

  Roughly 20-30 minutes to the centre in normal traffic

• Ritdelen

  Ride-hailing

  Grab and other apps operate with designated pickup points.

• Bus

  Public buses and shuttles

  Public bus routes and a shared airport shuttle serve city hotels.

• Autoverhuur

  Rental cars

  Available, though Singapore's public transport makes a car unnecessary for most visitors.

Changi is transfer-friendly, with all facilities available airside.

• Security screening is at the gate for many departures — arrive at the gate earlier than you might elsewhere.
• Skytrain connects Terminals 1-3 airside; Terminal 4 requires a shuttle bus.
• Long layovers can include airside rest areas, showers and a swimming pool at one terminal.

Free Wi-Fi throughout, with self-service kiosks that can issue a login if needed.

• Connect to the airport network and follow the portal.
• Avoid banking logins on public Wi-Fi.
• An eSIM activated before you fly avoids the queue at arrival SIM counters.

Singapore uses the Singapore dollar; cards and mobile payment are near-universal.

• ATMs and exchange counters are in every terminal.
• Decline dynamic currency conversion and pay in Singapore dollars.
• Tipping is not customary; a service charge is often already included.

Extensive dining airside and landside, including 24-hour options.

• Jewel (landside, connected to Terminal 1) has a large food selection but is outside security.

Airline lounges and pay-per-use lounges operate in all terminals.

• Confirm access with your airline or lounge programme.

Transit hotels operate airside in several terminals, plus hotels landside at the airport and at Jewel.

• Airside transit hotels are ideal for layovers when you do not want to clear immigration.

Baggage storage is available in the terminals.

• Report delayed baggage before leaving the baggage hall.
• Singapore prohibits chewing gum imports for sale, e-cigarettes and vaping devices — check the customs list.

Nursing rooms, play areas and family facilities are extensive.

• Request accessibility assistance through your airline in advance.

• Charging points
• Showers
• Rest areas and snooze lounges
• Swimming pool (T1 area)
• Gardens
• Cinema
• Medical centre
• Luggage storage

Lokaal noodnummer: 999 police · 995 ambulance and fire

• A 24-hour medical centre operates at the airport.
• Report a lost passport to police and contact your embassy or high commission in Singapore.

• Controleer de geldigheid van je paspoort en eventuele visa, ETA of vereiste inreisverklaringen.
• Controleer de dag voor vertrek de juiste vertrekterminal op je boardingpass.
• Activeer een reist-eSIM zodat je direct online bent zodra je landt.
• Download offline kaarten en maak een screenshot van je hoteladres en boekingsreferentie.
• Laat je bank weten dat je op reis gaat en neem een reservebetaalkaart mee.
• Sla het lokale noodnummer en het contact van je ambassade op in je telefoon.
• Fotografeer je paspoort en bewaar de kopie op een plek waar je offline bij kunt.
• Controleer de bagagevrijstelling en eventuele verboden artikelen voor je bestemming.

Luchthavenactiviteiten kunnen wijzigen. Bevestig terminals, tarieven en dienstregelingen altijd met de onderstaande officiële bronnen voordat je reist.

• Changi Airport official siteOfficiële luchthavenbron
• ICA SingaporeOverheidsbron
• Singapore CustomsOverheidsbron
• LTA SingaporeOfficiële ov-bron
• SMRT trainsOfficiële ov-bron
• SCDF emergency servicesOverheidsbron