Changi Airport is a large airport with four terminals and the Jewel complex, and Singapore is easy to navigate with children. The transport from airport to city is the one logistical decision you need to get right.
Car seat rules in Singapore
Do not count on a child seat being available in a Singapore taxi; confirm the current child-seat rule. If you want one, bring your own or book a ride that includes it. Ride-hailing apps may not provide child seats, and a private transfer can arrange child seats if you request them at booking.
Fixed-price private transfer
SIN Singapore City Center
From€52for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €52 per vehicle, about €13 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
MRT with kids
Changi Airport MRT station is linked directly to Terminals 2 and 3, and the route to the city centre involves a change at Tanah Merah. Children ride free below 0.9 m; between 0.9 m and 1.2 m they ride free if under 7 and not yet in primary school, with a Child Concession Card. With a stroller and luggage, the change at Tanah Merah is the part to plan for.
Taxi with kids
Taxis are metered with the surcharges listed on our cost page, and a child seat is not something to count on. If your children are old enough to use regular seat belts safely, taxis work. For infants and toddlers, the car seat issue is the deciding factor. Larger taxis for 6 or 7 passengers can be booked in advance; ask when booking.
Private transfers for families
A minivan transfer (fixed price quoted at booking) can be requested for a family with luggage and a stroller, with car seats if you ask at booking. The driver meets you at the agreed meeting point and takes you to your hotel, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking.
For families with children under 4, a transfer lets you request car seats and a vehicle size for your luggage at booking, subject to confirmation.
Practical tips
- Confirm your vehicle type and request child seats at booking, specifying ages.
- Get into air-conditioned transport quickly after landing, especially with young children.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- MRT via Tanah Merah, station linked to T2 and T3: https://www.changiairport.com/en/at-changi/transport-and-directions/getting-to-changi-airport.html
- Children free below 0.9 m; 0.9-1.2 m free if under 7 and not in primary school, with Child Concession Card: https://lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/who_we_are/statistics_and_publications/Connect/parentsonPT.html
When a private transfer from SIN is the right choice
- Travelling with small children: child seats are requested at booking for the exact ages, so you are not relying on a taxi that may have none.
- Strollers, cots and luggage: a minivan takes everything in one go, door to door, with no stairs or platform changes.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Singapore City Center is from €52, about €13 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
SIN → Singapore City Center from €52Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Fixed-price private transfer
SIN Singapore City Center
From€52for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €52 per vehicle, about €13 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations