Airport traffic 1. Internal traffic
Singapore airport is very big. If you want to move between four terminals, such as connecting flights, getting off the plane at Terminal 1 and taking the MRT at Terminal 2 or 3, or just looking around other terminals, it is most convenient to take Skytrain, the free light rail at the airport. Skytrain runs from 5:00 am to 2:30 am every day.
If you want to go from Terminal 2 to Terminal 4, you can also take the airport shuttle bus, which is also free.
Go downtown
2. MRT SMRT
SMRT is fast and convenient, which is the first choice for many passengers from the airport to the city.
There are MRT stations in Terminals 2 and 3 of Changi Airport. However, it should be noted that the MRT Airport Line only goes to Taname Ira Station in Dhanamela. If you want to go to the city, you need to transfer to the city hall at Tanameira Station.
Hall) subway line.
First bus: 05:3 1 (Monday to Saturday), 05:59 (Sunday)
Last bus: 00:06 (midnight)
3. Bus
The bus stop sign is located in the basement of Changi Airport. No matter which terminal is 1, 2 or 3, you can take the bus directly to the basement. Bus routes include Orchard Road, Administrative District, marina bay and other areas. The fare is calculated by mileage, which is about 10 minutes, and it is about an hour's drive from the urban area.
Generally speaking, you can take bus No.36 to downtown, and you can go to Orchard Road.
Operation time: 6: 00 ~23: 00.
4. Airport short-distance bus
In addition to ordinary buses, there are short-distance buses at the airport, which can go directly to designated hotels.
Airport shuttle bus to downtown hotel costs S $9 for adults and S $6 for children under 12. It runs every 15 ~ 30 minutes, and the journey to the city center takes about 25 minutes. It is open 24 hours a day, which is very friendly to passengers on red-eye flights.
There are counters on the first floor of the arrival hall of the four terminals. You need to register before boarding, or you can buy it at the self-service machine next to the counter. Enter the name and address of the hotel, then choose the boarding time and pay by credit card! Then take the machine ticket to the counter to change the identification sticker, and then wait for someone to take you to a ride.
From Monday to Friday, there is also a free airport shuttle bus and a short shuttle bus service to and from Danamela Pier. Please visit the official website of Changi Airport for details.
5. Taxi
Taxis in Singapore are charged by the meter, and the departure price is about S $2.8 ~ S $3. There is a 50% surcharge from 0: 00 to 6: 00, and a 25% surcharge during peak hours, and the fare is increased after passing the city ERP.
Taxis in Singapore will not be on call. They need to queue up at taxi stops, usually in hotels, popular attractions, shopping centers and other places.
From the airport to downtown, you can take a taxi at the exit hall on the second floor of Terminal 3. There will be an airport surcharge for taking a taxi from the airport, which is S $5 from Friday to Sunday and S $3 at other times.
6. How to buy an EZlink card at the airport?
You can buy it at the passenger service center of the subway station or the passenger service center of the airport. If you don't buy it at the airport, you can also buy it at 7- 1 1 downtown.
E-pass card has a business card printing fee of S $5. Even if the card is returned, the business card printing fee will not be refunded to you. The advantage of e-pass card is that it is convenient, you don't need to bring a lot of change, and the transfer discount is relatively large.
If you don't want to buy an e-Pass card, the MRT from the airport to downtown can buy a one-way ticket at the self-service machine at the station.
In addition, free travellers can also purchase 1 /2 /3 ezlink transportation cards for unlimited times according to their own itinerary, and they can take buses, subways and light rails for unlimited times throughout the day. The prices are respectively S $ 20/26/30, including the rental fee of S $ 10 (which can be refunded when returning the cards).
Both the free network and the charging terminal have free networks, and there are more than 800 charging interfaces that can charge electronic devices.
The first thing to do when you arrive at Changi Airport is to get a free Wi-Fi password.
As long as you see a machine marked "free wireless network", you can scan it with your passport and get a 5-yard wireless network.
After entering the login password, you can surf the Internet for three hours for free, and get it again after three hours, but if you download iChangiapp, you can surf the Internet directly for free.
A few hours, not every three hours.
This machine teaches you how to get the password. Basically, just put the page with photos on your passport and scan it. And then through the wireless network
Select "#WiFi@Changi" after the list, and then the password input page will pop up, and select "OTPviaInfoCounter/
Kiosk ",enter a five-digit password and you can surf the Internet for three hours for free.
Overnight transfer 1. About bus signs
Although Singapore is implementing transit visas, China is not on the list of transit visas of the Immigration Bureau. The final decision on whether qualified China tourists can obtain transit visas is in the hands of immigration officials at the airport.
Moreover, the attitude of the Singapore Immigration Bureau is actually quite tough, so if the transit time is long and you want to go to downtown Singapore, it is strongly recommended to apply for a Singapore tourist visa before traveling.
If not, there are actually many places in the airport where you can have a comfortable sleep and spend a long time connecting flights!
2. Transit Hotel
There are also transfer hotels in the three terminals of Changi Airport, so you can check in without going through the immigration formalities.
They are Rosell Transit Hotel located in the departure transit hall on the 3rd floor of Terminal 1, Ambassador Transit Hotel located in the departure transit hall on the 3rd floor of Terminal 2 (above Orchard Garden) and Ambassador Transit Hotel located in the departure transit hall on the 3rd floor of Terminal 3 (next to the cinema).
The transfer hotel has good facilities, but the price is also relatively expensive, 90 dollars for 6 hours and 20 dollars/hour for more than 6 hours.
3. Transfer VIP room
The rainforest lounge in 1 terminal and the ambassador transit lounge in Building 3 are also good choices, where you can enjoy drinks, snacks, showers, gyms, massages and other services. S $58.85 every 5 hours, S $29.43 every 5 hours for children and free for children under 5 years old.
4. Leisure chairs and sofas
It doesn't matter even if you don't want to spend money to stay in hotels or transfer VIP rooms, because in fact, you will find people sleeping in every corner of Changi Airport. And because Changi Airport has many free and comfortable recliners and sofas available!
There is a nap in the departure transit hall of each terminal of Changi Airport.
The lounge can be used free of charge, with an OSIM massage chair and an ergonomic leisure chair. If you change trains overnight, you can get enough rest.
After getting up, you can go to the bathroom to wash, or spend about 10 Singapore dollars to take a bath in the shower room. A towel and a drink will be provided.
Food Changi Airport is an internationally renowned food gathering place, where you can eat food from Southeast Asia and even countries around the world. It's definitely not an expensive and unpalatable airport meal.
Basically, you can spend money here in dollars, euros, Singapore dollars, RMB and other currencies, but you can only find Singapore dollars to change. If you don't want to collect foreign change, use a credit card!
Staff in the basement of Terminal 1
The canteen is also open to the public. Chicken rice, coconut milk rice, Thai stir-fry, spicy pot, cold rice noodles, etc. can be found. If you are in a hurry, eating here is a good choice.
If you want to taste the Malay flavor in the 1980s, you can try the Nanyang flavor on the first floor 1983. Spicy coconut rice set meal and refreshing guava juice are a must for this store! Malay noodles, midwinter and Penang Shen Ya Salad are also very authentic and delicious.
The 24-hour food court on the third floor of Terminal 2 is open 24 hours a day. This is a food stall and a restaurant. Shrimp noodles, Sarah and Hainan chicken rice are all specialties here, and Baku tea tastes good.
In the B2 food area of Terminal 3, there is a famous traditional breakfast shop in Singapore-Yakun. The smell of toast matches with soft boiled eggs and coffee. You can tell you are really hungry just by smelling it! Yakun Airport Store is open 24 hours a day, and you can eat tempting toast whenever you come ~
In addition to the B2 food district, there is also a Singapore food street in the immigration control area on the 3rd floor of Terminal 3, offering a variety of food choices. The most special thing is that this street is based on the theme of the 1960s. Most meals are provided by temporary carts and stalls. From Hainan chicken rice to bak Kut teh, you can find it in this nostalgic street. There are also shops that are open 24 hours a day.
Chopper must buy beauty products, electronic products, designer brands, middle-priced fashion, chocolates and souvenirs. Singapore Changi Airport has more than 360 retail stores, where every passenger can find his favorite products.
1. Bengal cake
Apart from bak Kut teh, you must not miss Banlan cake when you come to Singapore! Although the appearance looks like an ordinary Qifeng cake, the mouthful of Banlan leaves at the moment of biting is rich in flavor, and the refreshing taste is a bit fragrant, which can't be described in words. I really can only experience it myself!
The most popular are Banlan Green Cake, Banlan Melaleuca Cake and Banlan Swiss Roll.
Venue: Exit and Entry Hall of Terminal 3.
2.TWG tea specialty store
The name of TWG tea is actually inspired by the entanglement of British classics. It can be said that TWG is the Singapore version of Tangning tea, which is simple in packaging but very textured. This shop takes the luxury route. There are all kinds of handmade teas in the shop, and the whole shop is full of tea fragrance. The clerk will also introduce each tea carefully and choose according to his own preferences.
Venue: control area on the second floor of Terminal 3.
3.DFSWinesSpiritsDuplexStores
The place that wine lovers must not miss when they come to Singapore Changi Airport is DFS! Depth first search
Wines is actually a store specializing in whisky, ranging from classic wines to cellar wines and single barrels of wine. When I first walked into this flagship store with novel design, I thought I accidentally walked into a whisky museum!
Venue: control area on the second floor of Terminal 3.
4. Charles Keith
CharlesKeith is a well-known brand in Singapore, also known as "Little ck", which is famous for its low price and texture. It is cheaper to buy in Singapore, and even if you buy only one bag at Singapore Changi Airport, you can get tax-free directly, which is very convenient.
Venue: control area on the second floor of Terminal 3.
5. Duty-free cosmetics
In addition to the above-mentioned must-buy goods, if the connecting flight is too boring, or you want to sweep the goods for the last time before boarding the plane, you can go to the duty-free shop. If the price is not necessarily cheap, you can compare more.
Venue: control area on the second floor of Terminal 3.
6. Hand grip area
There is a gift area in front of the departure hall of Terminal 3, where you can buy things that are not ready at once.
Venue: Exit and Entry Hall of Terminal 3