Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Transfer Guide

Changi Airport has four terminals (T1 to T4) plus the Jewel complex. Changi Airport Group puts a typical taxi ride to the city at about 30 minutes. The MRT station is linked directly to Terminals 2 and 3, and the route to the city centre involves a change at Tanah Merah. Taxis run 24 hours, and ride-hailing apps and pre-booked transfers are also available.

After clearing immigration and collecting your bags, follow signs to your transport option. Terminals 1 to 3 are connected by the Skytrain, which runs 5 AM to 2 AM, though from 6 October 2026 it closes from midnight to 5 AM. Terminal 4 has a public-area shuttle bus: direct from T2/MRT every 5 minutes or so from 6 AM to midnight, and an overnight loop service about every 19 minutes. The MRT station (Changi Airport) is linked directly to Terminals 2 and 3. Taxi stands are in the arrivals areas of Terminals 1 to 4, and ride-hailing has Arrival and Ride-Hailing pick-up points at each terminal.

MRT is the rail option. Changi Airport station to the city centre involves a change at Tanah Merah. Adult card fares are set by distance, from SGD 1.28 to SGD 2.57 since 27 December 2025, and are SGD 0.50 cheaper when you tap in before 7:45 AM on weekdays (excluding public holidays). The fare gate shows the exact amount.

Buses 24, 27, 34, 36, 53, 110 and 858 serve Terminals 1 to 3 from the basement bus bays; at Terminal 4 buses 24, 34, 36 and 110 stop by Car Park 4B. Cash needs the exact fare, as no change is given.

Taxis queue at the arrivals areas of Terminals 1 to 4 and run on the meter. Fares vary by company: LTA lists a flag-down of SGD 4.40 to 5.20 and 26 cents per 400 m of distance. Trips starting at Changi carry an airport surcharge of SGD 8 from 5 PM to before midnight and SGD 6 at other times. Peak hours add 25% and midnight to 5:59 AM adds 50%, plus any ERP tolls. Changi Airport Group puts a typical metered fare to the city at about SGD 25 to 45.

Ride-hailing apps show a fare in the app before you book; check the quote before you confirm. Pickup is at the Arrival and Ride-Hailing pick-up points at Terminals 1 to 4.

Private transfers offer fixed pricing, at a fixed price quoted at booking (see the live From price on this page). The driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking. Useful for families, groups, or travelers who want the pickup arranged in advance.

From Changi Airport in 2026:

• MRT: SGD 1.28-2.57 per adult by distance band (SGD 0.50 less before 7:45 AM on weekdays)
• Taxi: metered; Changi Airport Group cites a typical fare to the city of about SGD 25-45, with the airport surcharge (SGD 8 from 5 PM to before midnight, SGD 6 otherwise) and any peak or late-night surcharge
• Ride-hailing apps: fare shown in the app before booking
• Private transfer (sedan or minivan): fixed price quoted at booking; see the live From price on this page

Sentosa has no direct MRT: change at HarbourFront and take the Sentosa Express monorail from VivoCity Level 3.

The last train from Changi Airport connecting to Tuas Link leaves at 11:18 PM daily; the last connecting to Pasir Ris leaves at 12:06 AM. The first train is 5:31 AM Monday to Saturday and 5:59 AM on Sundays and public holidays. Outside those hours you need a taxi, a ride-hailing app, or a pre-booked transfer. Taxis run 24 hours, and from midnight to 5:59 AM a 50% surcharge applies on the meter on top of the airport surcharge (SGD 6 after midnight). A pre-booked transfer is a fixed price quoted at booking, with the pickup arranged in your booking.

Do not count on a child seat in a taxi; confirm the current child-seat rule on the official transport pages. Ride-hailing apps may not provide child seats; confirm with the provider before relying on one. Larger taxis for 6 or 7 passengers can be booked in advance. Pre-booked transfers can arrange child seats and larger vehicles on request, subject to confirmation. For larger families with full luggage, a minivan transfer is worth considering.

For a pre-booked transfer, follow the meeting instructions in your booking; the driver holds a name sign. For ride-hailing apps, check the app for the pick-up point at your terminal. Taxis queue at the taxi stand in the arrivals area.

Choose the MRT if: you are traveling light, arriving during operating hours, and want a low fare.

Choose a taxi if: you want door-to-door convenience on the meter and are arriving at any hour.

Choose a ride-hailing app if: you want to see the fare before confirming and prefer the app-based experience.

Choose a pre-booked transfer if: you are arriving late at night and want a price fixed in advance rather than a metered fare with surcharges, traveling with family or heavy luggage, or want meet-and-greet (if included in your booking).