Experiencing the strain in handling 4 million passengers per year, the Singapore government made a decision in 1975 to build a brand new airport at Changi to replace Paya Lebar Airport. The move from Paya Lebar to Changi took only 3 days and Changi Airport officially opened on 1 July 1981.

Today, Changi Airport is served by more than 80 airlines flying to more than 180 cities in over 50 countries, and is well-placed to meet Singapore’s aviation needs well into the future.

Terminal 1

Since Terminal 1 commenced operations on 1 July 1981, it has undergone a major refurbishment which cost S$170 million and was completed in 1995. Expansion works consisting of the extension of two finger piers began in December 1995 and was completed in December 1999. This brought the total number of aerobridge gates from 19 to 29. Terminal 1 has an annual handling capacity of 21 million passengers.

Terminal 2

Operations in Terminal 2 commenced on 22 November 1990 and the terminal was officially opened on 1 June 1991. In July 1996, two additional finger piers costing S$330 million were officially opened. These provided an additional 22 aerobridges bringing the total number of aerobridge gates to 35. Terminal 2 has been given a face lift costing S$240 million. Terminal 2 has an annual handling capacity of 23 million passengers.

Terminal 3

Terminal 3 was built at a cost of S$1.75 billion and has an annual handling capacity of 22 million passengers, bringing Changi Airport’s total handling capacity (including Budget Terminal) to 70 million passengers per annum. Guided by the principles of clarity, natural lighting, external views and maintainability, many unique features like the Automated People Mover System and skylights that allow natural light into the building are incorporated into the design.

Budget Terminal

Opened on 26 March 2006, the Budget Terminal is designed to cater to the budget airline business model. The 25, 000 sqm building comprises 2 adjacent single-storey buildings for departure and arrival respectively. Constructed at S$45 million, the Budget Terminal consists of 10 departure gates, 18 check in counters, and 3 arrival baggage belts. It has the lowest International Passenger Charge - Passenger Service Charge is S$7 and Passenger Security Service Charge is S$6. The Budget Terminal has an annual handling capacity of about 2.7 million passengers.

JetQuay

JetQuay, Asia’s first standalone luxury airport terminal, is managed by Jet Quay Pte Ltd. JetQuay provides its members premium airport facilitation services, ensuring that each passenger’s transit through Changi Airport is seamless, and the experience at the JetQuay terminal is both luxurious and extraordinarily convenient.