Singapore Holiday

You have several ground transportation services options: Taxis, MRT train, public buses, airport shuttle, limousine taxis, and car rentals.

1. Taxi

Perhaps the fastest and most convenient way to travel. At all 4 terminals, you will find a taxi rank, where fully licensed taxis will take you anywhere. Taxi pick-up points are located at all airport arrival levels. In Singapore, all taxis run to a meter. At the airport, you will see a big official sign saying "Fare to city approx S$15". There could be some surcharges on top of your fare including midnight-6am surchage (add 50%), airport surcharge (S$3 weekdays, S$5 weekends). Also the passenger will have any road toll charges added to the fare (e.g. those entering the city during office hours). Just note that there are many officially licensed taxi companies in Singapore, and your taxis might be blue, black, grey, white, cream, yellow, red, or green in colour.

This is the public electric train system, partially overground and some underground. Changi airport has a station located at Terminal 2 and 3. This is a safe, cheap and convenient way to travel into town. Changi airport is on the East-West line, while getting to Orchard Station requires a platform change.

Travel from airport to City Hall (suntec area) is about 30 minutes, while to Orchard is about 45 minutes. Only one minor issue, tickets sales are cash (local currency) only.The first train arrives at around 0530hr and the last leaves at 2318hr. A single fare to the city costs about S$2.70 (Php 89), inclusive of S$1.00 refundable deposit, and takes approximately 27 minutes. Tickets are available at the station.

5. Public bus

There are public buses that depart from Changi Airport to various places. These are airconditioned. You need to however pay exact fare, as there is no change given. Perhaps the most useful bus for tourists would be #36, which goes to Suntec and on to Orchard road. The first bus arrives at around 0600hr and the last leaves at midnight. A single fare costs S$2.00 (Php 66) and takes about an hour. Bus stops are located under Terminals 1, 2 or 3. Please prepare the exact fare as no change will be given.

6. Others

For more information on ground transportation options and fares, please visit www.changiairport.com.sg.