Singapore Airport Transfer Information

Car, bus, taxi and train transfer information from Changi International Airport to downtown Singapore.

Changi International Airport Transfer
Changi International Airport is located 20 km northeast of downtown Singapore.

Car
Upon exiting the airport, take the East Coast Parkway electronic toll road, which runs straight from the airport to the city centre. Cash cards for the Electronic Road Pricing System (ERP), which covers most major highways and the Central Business District to ensure smooth traffic during peak hours, can be obtained from the car hire companies at the airport.

Bus
Bus terminals are located in the basements of Terminals 1 and 2. Route information can be obtained from the information counters near the bus stand. Fare is under S$ 2 — please ensure exact fare, as no change is given. The service runs from 6 am to midnight, and buses leave at 15 min intervals. A shuttle service direct to most major hotels is also available. Booking can be made at the counters in the Arrival Halls and fare is paid in cash to the driver. Service runs from 6 am to midnight and shuttles run at 15 to 30 min intervals. Fare is about S$ 7 and journey time is about 30 mins.

Taxi
Taxi ranks are situated outside the Arrival Halls. Basic fare is about S$ 16 to S$ 24, not inclusive of applicable surcharges. Please note that there may also pose a surcharge for travel on the ERP, depending on time and route. Taxis are available 24 hrs a day.

Train
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train system is available for cheap, rapid entry to the city. The system covers the entire Singapore metropolitan area. The MRT station is located in Terminal 2 and is also accessible via the Skytrain from Terminal 1. Service runs from 5:30am to 11:20 pm. Fare is about S$ 2 (not inclusive of a S$ 1 refundable deposit for a single trip ticket) and travel time is about 30 mins.