Changi International Airport
Changi International Airport sits on reclaimed land at the eastern tip of Singapore, roughly 20 kilometers from the city center. It serves as the primary international gateway to the country and a major connecting hub for Southeast Asia. The airport opened in 1981, replacing the older Paya Lebar Airport, which had become constrained by its inland location and limited room for expansion.
About Changi International Airport
Changi International Airport sits on reclaimed land at the eastern tip of Singapore, roughly 20 kilometers from the city center. It serves as the primary international gateway to the country and a major connecting hub for Southeast Asia. The airport opened in 1981, replacing the older Paya Lebar Airport, which had become constrained by its inland location and limited room for expansion.
Changi operates four passenger terminals, each handling a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers, complemented by the Jewel retail and nature complex linking Terminals 1, 2, and 3. The airport has two parallel runways aligned roughly north-south, with a third runway being developed alongside the future Terminal 5. Operations run 24 hours a day, with no nighttime curfew in place.
Overview
Changi International Airport sits on reclaimed land at the eastern tip of Singapore, roughly 20 kilometers from the city center. It serves as the primary international gateway to the country and a major connecting hub for Southeast Asia. The airport opened in 1981, replacing the older Paya Lebar Airport, which had become constrained by its inland location and limited room for expansion.
Airlines
Changi is the global hub of Singapore Airlines and its regional subsidiary Scoot, both of which base the bulk of their fleets here. Jetstar Asia also uses the airport as a focus city. A wide range of international carriers operate to Changi, including major airlines from across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and North America.
Airlines
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Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Changi International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
5 common questions
- Changi International Airport is located in Singapore, Singapore (Asia), at coordinates 1.360°, 103.990°.
- Its IATA code is SIN and its ICAO code is WSSS.
- Changi International Airport operates on Asia/Singapore local time.
- Carriers tracked on routes from SIN include Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar, Lion Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qantas and 30 more.
- Tracked destinations from SIN include Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar (Bali), Bangkok, Brisbane, Tokyo, Sydney, Taipei and 7 more.