Quick Jump links to Singapore Airports

The capital of Singapore is served by two main airports; Seletar Airport (XSP) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Singapore Changi Airport is the main hub for international travels in and out of the country, it serves both regional and international flights. It also has public transport buses, trains, inter-terminal shuttle buses, taxis, and car hire services available to transport travellers to the city centre and other tourist attractions near the airport. We summarize all the information you need about the airports to make your next trip easy

Seletar Airport Vs. Singapore Changi Airport

Seletar Airport (XSP)

Singapore Changi Airport(SIN)

    Seletar Airport (XSP) Singapore Changi Airport(SIN)
Airport Maps Seletar Airport (XSP) Map Singapore Changi Airport(SIN) Map

Getting To The Airports From The City Centre

Distance from City Centre 12.4 miles (20 kilometres) 12.4 miles (20 kilometres)
Public Transport Operating Hours 24-hours 24-hours Changi Airport Train: 5:30 AM - 11:20 PM
Train N/A

SMRT (CG& East West Green) runs from the airport to the city centre.
Fare: $2-$5
Journey time: 30 minutes

http://www.smrt.com.sg/

Airport Shuttle N/A

The airport has free Skytrain, Terminal Shuttle Buses to transfer passengers free between the airport terminals.

WTS Travel operates every 15 minutes from the airport.
Fare: $7
Journey time: 17 minutes

Singapore Airport Transfer

Blacklane Limo Service runs on-demand services.
Fare: $60
Journey time: 18 minutes

Bus

SBS Transit line 103 runs every 5 minutes to the city centre from the airport.
Fare: $1-$5
Journey time: 1hr 17 min

https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/

SBS Transit buses line 36 runs every 5 minutes to the city centre from the airport.
Fare: $1-$4
Journey time: 46 minutes

https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/

Taxi

Around $12 - $15,
Journey time: 15minutes.

Around $17-$21,
Journey time: 18minutes.

Uber

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Which Airport Is Most Suitable For Me?

How Close to City Centre

This airport is the closest to the city centre in Singapore. The distance from the airport to central Singapore is 20 kilometres and the fastest mode of transportation is by taxi which takes 1h 17 minutes.

Shuttles connect the airport to the subway downtown, taxis, and buses are available at the airport to transport travellers to the city centre where all the fun and top attractions are located.

Singapore Changi Airport is the main hub for international travels in and out of Singapore. The airport is also located 20 kilometres to central Singapore.

The airport is 20 kilometres from the city centre, it is about the same distance from central SIngapore just like the other airport (XSP).

The airport is connected to the city by taxis, buses, car hire services, and shuttle services.
Cost Factor

Seletar Airport is an airport serving Singapore, the capital of Singapore. The airport is used mainly for general aviation,chartered flights and training purposes.

Public transportation from this airport to the city centre takes about 1 hour 17 minutes. But hotels near the airport are cheaper including transport fares to central Singapore.

Singapore Changi Airport is same as Seletar airport by distance, but with faster public transport to the city centre.

The airport is served by a direct train from the airport to the city centre. Transportation is more expensive from this airport including car hire, and flight fares.

But this airport is a better option for travellers who do not want to waste time travelling from the airport to the city centre.

Airport Delays

Avg Security & Immigration Delays: Low

Avg Flight Arrival Delays: 20minutes.

Avg Security & Immigration Delays: High

Avg Flight Arrival Delays: 30minutes

Flight Fares This airport serves mainly regional charter flights and flight fares are lower than Changi Airport by 40%. Flight fares from this airport are more expensive.

Hotel Prices Per Day From (01-01-2018 to 02-01-2018) Searched on 02-12-2018

Hotel

Hotel 81 Kovan (2-Star) -$57,

Hotel Masai Utama (3-star) -$19

Peach Hill Hotel (3-Star) - $23.

The Haven by JetQuay (3.5-Star)- $257

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (5-Star) - $208

Ambassador Transit Hotel Terminal 2 (2.5-Star) - $106.


Car Hire Prices Per Week (01-01-2018 to 02-01-2018) Searched on 02-12-2018

Car Hire

Budget Cars: (Honda Fit, and Ford Figo) $163.35-$181.34

Intermediate Cars: (Peugeot 408, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Altis, Vw Jetta, Audi A4, and Toyota Prius) $159.10-$470.17

Luxury Cars: (Bmw 5 Series,) $441.95-$559.31.

Budget Cars: (Honda Fit, and Ford Figo) $163.35-$181.34

Intermediate Cars: (Peugeot 408, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Altis, Vw Jetta, Audi A4, and Toyota Prius) $159.10-$470.17

Luxury Cars: (Bmw 5 Series,) $441.95-$559.31.

Car Hire Companies Avis, Budget, Sixt, and Hertz. Avis, Budget, Roset, Thrifty, and Hertz.
Online car hire Car Hire Seletar Airport (XSP) Car Hire Singapore Changi Airport(SIN)

Airport Facilities

Shopping and Dining Mr Teh Tarik Express Coffee. There are Over 350 retail shops and restaurants available at the airport such as; 7-Eleven, ALDO, Aerotel, Ah Mah Homemade Cake - Changi Airport, Airport Pharmacy, Airport Wellness Oasis, Asia Favourites, Avenue Kids, BLACK: Barista Coffee World, Bee Cheng Hiang, Bengawan Solo, Bottega Veneta, Braun Buffel, Burberry, COSMETICS & PERFUMES BY SHILLA, Cameras Electronics Computers by Sprint-Cass, Burger King , Kaffe & Toast, KFC,Paul, McDonald's,Swensen's , Old Town White Coffee,Bikanervala, TexasChicken, and many more.
Lounges N/A Dnata Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, Qantas Club, SATS Premier Lounge, Ambassador Transit Lounge, The Green Market, The Haven by JetQuay, Blossom Lounge, TGM Japanese Korean Cuisine, and Ambassador Transit Lounge.
Wi-Fi Services Free Wi-Fi is available at the airport in both public and transit areas. Free Wi-Fi is available for up to 3 hours, after-which you need a local number to get 24 hour access or by downloading the iChangi airport app.
Transfer in and Around The Airport The airport has only one terminal which is used for departures and arrivals. Singapore Changi Airport has 4 terminal buildings (T1, T2, T3, & T4). Free inter-terminal shuttle buses and Skytrain run transfers between the terminals.
Currency Exchange & ATM cash Points Automated currency exchange kiosks are located in the arrivals areas of the airport. Money changers are located almost everywhere in all the airports terminals.
Important phone numbers XSPAirport: +65 6595 6868. SINAirport: +65 (0)6542 1122.
Major Operating Airlines

Airmark Aviation, and EastIndo.

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Madagascar, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Alitalia, ANA, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Bangkok Airways, Batik Air, Bhutan Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines,Cathay Pacific,Cebu Pacific Air, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Croatia Airlines, Delta, Drukair, EVA Air, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Finnair,Firefly, Fly NAS, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Iberia, IndiGo, JC International Airlines, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, JetBlue, Jetstar, KLM, Korean Air, LOT, Lao Airlines, LATAM, Lion Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Myanmar Airlines, NIKI, Norwegian, Philippines Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Regent Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Brunei Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, SAS, Scoot, Shenzhen Airlines, Siberia Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, VietJet, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, West Air, and Xiamen Airlines.

Major Connecting Destinations

Batam, and Pekanbaru.

Adelaide, Ahmedabad, Amsterdam, Auckland, Amritsar, Athens, Bengaluru, Bangkok-Don Mueang, Berlin-Tegel, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bengaluru, Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Barcelona, Beijing-Capital, Brisbane, Canberra, Cape Town, Chennai, Christchurch, Cebu, Chennai, Chiang Mai, Clark, Colombo, Copenhagen, Delhi, Denpasar/Bali, Dalian, Dhaka, Dubai-International, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Fukuoka, Gold Coast, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Houston-Intercontinental, Ho Chi Minh City, Haikou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hat Yai, Honolulu, Hyderabad, Istanbul-Atatürk, Ipoh, Jeddah, Jinan, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta, Johannesburg-O.R. Tambo, Kolkata, Kuala Lumpur-International, Kalibo, Kaohsiung, Kochi, Krabi, Kuantan, Kuching, Langkawi, Lucknow, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Malé, Manchester, Manila, Melbourne, Milan-Malpensa, Moscow-Domodedovo, Mumbai, Munich, Macau, Nanchang, Nanjing, Nanning, Ningbo, Nagoya-Centrair, Newark, New York-JFK, Osaka-Kansai, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Perth, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Penang, Phuket, Qingdao, Quanzhou, Rome-Fiumicino, Sapporo-Chitose, Seoul-Incheon, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Surabaya, Sydney,San Francisco, Seattle/Tacoma, Seoul-Incheon, Shanghai-Pudong, Stockholm-Arlanda, Surabaya, Sydney, Taipei-Taoyuan, Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita, Tianjin, Tiruchirapalli, Wuxi, Wellington, Yangon, Xi'an,Zürich, Zhengzhou and many more.

Tourist Info Centres Contact customer service desk in the main terminal building for tourist information. Tourist info centres are located in all the terminals at the airport. Contact customer service for direction.
Official website http://www.seletarairport.com/ http://www.changiairport.com/
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SINGAPORE AIRPORTS

Which Singapore airport is closest to central Singapore?

Two airports serve Singapore; Seletar Airport (XSP) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Both airports arelocated 12.4 miles away, with fast public transport services for passenger transfer. Changi airport has more public transfer options and a direct airport train to central Singapore.The fastest public transport from Changi airport takes around 30 minutes to central Singapore by train, while it takes around 77 minutes from Seletar airport to the city centre.

Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Singapore by public transport below.

Distance to Central Singapore:

Singapore Changi Airport: 12.4 miles / 20 km
Seletar Airport:12.4 miles / 20 km

Singapore ChangiAirport to Central Singapore Journey Times:

By Train: 30 minutes
By Shuttle: 17 minutes
By Bus: 46 minutes
By Taxi: 18 minutes

Seletar Airport to Central Singapore Journey Times:

By Bus: 77 minutes
By Taxi: 15 minutes

What is the best airport to fly into in Singapore?

Singapore Changi airport is the best airport to fly into Singapore, because it is close to the city centre with more public transport options to choose from when travelling to central Singapore from the airport. Although it is a bigger airport, that handles more passengers, you will experience long queues and flight delays at the airport. Top airlines operate from this airport with regional and international flights other major cities around the world. The transfer time from Changi airport to central Singapore using public transportation is shorter, faster and convenient for all passengers travelling for business or pleasure. Airlines such as Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and many more. It takes 30 minutes using the direct airport train to the city centre which is very convenient for travellers with children and heavy or plenty of luggage. As Singapores main airport, it has 4 terminals with inter-terminal buses and skytrain making movement around the airport easier but with more crowd. This airport has more facilities than XSP which means your flight will be worthwhile.

XSP (Selatar airport) is the second airport serving Singapore, it is a smaller airport with a single terminal meaning less delays, queues and fewer crowd at the airport. It is served by a few airlines Airmark Aviation and EastIndo airlines with limited number of destinations within the country. The airport is mainly used for general aviation purposes, flight training and chartered flight services. It takes about 1 hour 17 minutes using bus and train connection from the airport to central Singapore which can be tiring and uncomfortable for travellers with a lot of luggage or travelling with kids. Though it is a cheaper airport, its lack of good and fast public transport services makes this airport inconvenient for business travellers, only students, tourists and budget travellers will most likely prefer to use this airport. Alternatively you can use the more expensive but fast option which is by taxi to get to the city centre in 15 minutes.

Is Singapore Changi airport better than XSP?

Yes! Changi airport is way better than XSP not because it is cheaper but because it benefits from its good public transport services either by train, bus, or shuttle. From this airport you can visit some of the best top attractions in the city in less than an hour. It is 4 terminals which can be hard to navigate but is connected by inter-terminal buses and Skytrain to ease movement around the airport terminals. The airport is served by many top airlines with flights to many destinations to major cities across he globe. Although, it is served by good public transport and has more facilities, it handles more passengers so long queues and flight delays should be expected.

Which airport is closest to the top attractions in Singapore?

Singapore Changi airport is closest to all the main attractions in Singapore, you can get to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum which is said to house the tooth of Buddha in just 43 minutes using the subway for $2-$4, and 18 minutes by shuttle for $7. Other places to visit start from the airport which has numerous attractions such as Warner Bro Harry Potter scenes, Butterfly Garden, Sunflower Garden, Kinetic Rain Sculpture, Ride the Giant Slide, Free Massage, Airport Swimming Pool, Changi Experiences, Airport Bike Exercise, and many more. You can also visit places in the city centre such as Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore; Universal Studios Singapore, Merlion Park, Orchard Road, Singapore Flyer, Clarke QuaySingapore Botanic Gardens, Resorts World Sentosa, Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, National Gallery Singapore, Singapore Cable Car, ArtScience Museum, East Coast Park, Helix Bridge, and many more.

How much does it Cost from Singapore Chopin or Singapore Modlin to Central Singapore?

From Changi Airport by:

Train SMRT (CG & East West Green):$2-$5 - http://www.smrt.com.sg/ Trains run every 10 minutes from 5:30 AM - 11:20PM.

Airport Shuttle (WTS Travel):$7-https://www.wtstravel.com.sg/index.php/singapore-airport-transfer Runs every 15 minutes daily.

Bus (SBS Transit line 36):$1-$4 - https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/ Runs every minutes daily.

Taxi: $17-$21 - https://www.smrt.com.sg/Journey-with-Us/Taxis/ Book-a-TaxiAvailable 24/7.

From Seletar Airport by:

Bus: (SBS Transit line 103) $1-$5 - https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/ Runs every 5 minutes daily.

Taxi: $12 - $15 -http://www.publiccab.com/ Available 24/7.
But Private taxes are cheaper than Airport taxis, here to Book at

How much are Hotels at Changi and Seletar Airports?

Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html

Changi Airport Hotels: From $106 per night
Seletar Airport Hotels: From $19 per night

How much does car hire cost at Changi or Seletar Airports?

All of the airports mentioned offer competitive prices and a range of cars to suit your needs. Prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.

Changi Airport Car Rental:
Budget Cars: (Honda Fit, Ford Figo etc) $163.35 per day
Intermediate Cars: (Peugeot 408, Toyota Corolla, etc) $159.10 per day
Luxury Cars: (Bmw 5 Series,) $441.95 per week.

Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/singapore-airport.html

Seletar Airport Car Rental:
Budget Cars: (Honda Fit, Ford Figo etc) $163.35 per day
Intermediate Cars: (Peugeot 408, Toyota Corolla, etc) $159.10 per day
Luxury Cars: (Bmw 5 Series,) $441.95 per week

Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/singapore-airport.html

What Is The Main International Airport In Singapore?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is the primary international airport serving the City of Singapore.

How Many Terminals Does Singapore Airport Have?

Changi Airport has 4 passenger terminals - T1, T2, T3, & T4. The terminals are arranged in elongated inverted 'U' shape and it handles more than 85 million passengers annually.

Which Airport Is Closer To The City Centre?

Seletar Airport is closer to the city centre, it is 20 kilometres and it takes 1 hour due to traffic on the road to where all the top attractions are located in the city centre.

What Best Hotels Are Near The Airports?

Seletar Airport is closer to the city centre, it is 20 kilometres and it takes 1 hour due to traffic on the road to where all the top attractions are located in the city centre.

At XSP, the following hotels are the best for travellers, Hotel 81 Kovan (2-Star) - $57, Hotel Masai Utama (3-star) - $19, and Peach Hill Hotel (3-Star) - $23. At SIN, The Haven by JetQuay (3.5-Star) - $257, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (5-Star) - $208, and Ambassador Transit Hotel Terminal 2 (2.5-Star) - $106.

What Things To Do In Singapore Changi Airport?

There are great things to do in and around the airport such as a visit to Warner Bro Harry Potter scenes in (T1, T2, & T3), Butterfly Garden, Sunflower Garden and more (T1, T2, T3), Kinetic Rain Sculpture (T1), Ride the Giant Slide (T3), Shop at Changi (T1, T2, T3), Get Free Massage at the Airport (T1, T2, T3), Spend the Night in a Changi Airport Hotel (T1, T2, T3), Take a Swim in the Airport Pool (T1), Changi Experiences (T1, T2, T3), Eat up! (T1, T2, T3), Airport Bike Exercise, a free tour of Singapore and many more.

Seletar Airport (XSP), Singapore Changi Airport(SIN) Terminal Maps

For Seletar Airport (XSP) Terminal Maps visit https://www.tripindicator.com/xsp-seletar-airport-terminal-map.html

For Singapore Changi Airport(SIN) Terminal Maps visit https://www.tripindicator.com/sin-changi-airport-singapore-terminal-map.html

 

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