Changi, Singapore travel guide
As one of Southeast Asia's largest aviation hubs, Changi Airport in Singapore is a very popular gateway, and one of the easiest ways to reach Singapore. Although it is large and sees a great amount of traffic, it is known for being well organized, with a remarkably fast passage through immigration and baggage distribution.
Singapore Airport's terminals are attractions unto themselves, featuring an indoor garden, a computer gaming room, a small movie theater, paid massage services, plenty of duty free shops, and even a butterfly garden with plenty of natural light. If you can break yourself away, head on to the city in a Singapore Airport car hire.
Singapore is home to the world's busiest port and features excellent shopping opportunities, a vibrant nightlife scene, tasty food, and beautiful gardens. It is a small country on a small island, yet its skyscrapers and subways along with the sheer numbers of its population create the impression of a much larger influence. Plan a car hire from Singapore Airport to await your flight and set out to the diverse sights and activities of this unique country.
- Local time in Changi, Singapore:
- GMT+8
- Population of Changi, Singapore:
- 4,987,600
Tourist attractions at Changi, Singapore
Beaches
Spend the day at one of Singapore's fantastic and popular beaches. Check into places along its southern islands, such as Sentosa. More beaches can be found on the island's east coast.
Ethnic Neighborhoods
Singapore is home to many different neighborhoods offering cultural experiences and cuisines from around the world. Visit Singapore's Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Galm (Arab/Malay), or hit the East Coast for delicious Singapore-styled seafood. Travel around to all the different flavors of Singapore with the freedom of your own Singapore rental car.
Temples
Singapore features an abundance of traditional places of worship. Here Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam all have sizable groups of followers, and their religious sites generally welcome visitors and non-followers. Of particular interest is the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery near Ang Mo Kio, the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in Chinatown, and the Burmese Buddhist Temple in Balestier.
Recommended daytrips from Changi, Singapore
Batam
Take the short ferry ride over to Singapore's closest neighboring island, Batam. Visit Ocarina Park for family-friendly fun and entertainment. The park has a large ferries wheel and other carnival attractions, a water park, and a 3d movie theater.
Bintan
Only 90 minutes away from Singapore by ferry, leave your Singapore rental car behind and spend a day at the resorts of Bintan. Popular activities here include golf and shopping. Local wooden handicrafts are very popular and fairly priced.
Tioman
If you are interested in trying out some water sports during your vacation you can avoid the dirty shipping lanes around Singapore and head up to Tioman Malaysia instead. Tioman is one of the world's most beautiful islands.
It is surrounded by numerous white coral reefs, making it a paradise for scuba divers. For surfers, Tioman's eastern side receives swells up to 2 meters from November to March from the South China Sea.
Local conditions for Changi, Singapore
Thu, 24 May 2012 20:50:00 +0800
Thursday at 20:00 SGT:
thundery shower. 29°C (84°F)
Temperature: 29°C (84°F), Wind Direction: SW, Wind Speed: 3mph, Relative Humidity: 78%, Pressure: 1007mb, no change, Visibility: GO
Weather forecast for Changi, Singapore
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Friday
Thundery shower, Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F)
Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1008mb, Humidity: 75%, Sunrise: 06:55SGT, Sunset: 19:06SGT
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Saturday
Heavy rain shower, Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F)
Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1008mb, Humidity: 75%, Sunrise: 06:55SGT, Sunset: 19:06SGT
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Sunday
Heavy rain shower, Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F)
Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1007mb, Humidity: 75%, Sunrise: 06:55SGT, Sunset: 19:06SGT
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Airport code:
- SIN
- Phone number:
- 6542 1122
- Address:
- Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Changi:
- Changi city || 13 Miles / 20 km / 40 minutes by rental car from Downtown Changi
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Singapore Airport find counters for main car rental companies conveniently located in Terminals 2 and 3, at your arrival to Singapore Airport.
The following companies offer car hire services in Singapore Airport:
- Avis
- Hertz
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Airlines providing airport services to Changi, Singapore
- Air China
- Air France
- Air India
- Air Macau
- Air Mauritius
- Air Niugini
- Air Seychelles
- AirAsia X
- Airphil Express
- All Nippon Airways
- Asiana Airlines
- Bangkok Airways
- Batavia Air
- Berjaya Air
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Cebu Pacific
- China Eastern Airlines
- China Southern
- Delta
- EMIRATES
- Etihad Airways
- Eva Air
- Finnair
- Firefly
- Garuda Indonesia
- Hainan Airlines
- Indonesia AirAsia
- Japan Airlines
- Jet Airways
- Jetstar
- Kingfisher Airlines
- KLM
- Lion Air
- Lufthansa
- Malaysia Airlines
- Mandala Airlines
- Myanmar Airways International
- Philippine Airlines
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Brunei Airlines
- SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES
- Shenzhen Airlines
- SilkAir
- Singapore Airlines
- Sri Lankan Airlines
- Sriwijaya Air
- Thai Airways
- Tiger Airways
- Transaero
- Turkish Airlines
- United Airlines
- Vietnam Airlines
- Xiamen Airlines
