Late Night Arrivals at Changi Airport: Getting to Singapore After Midnight

Changi Airport is a 24-hour operation. Many long-haul flights from Europe, the Middle East, and Australia arrive between 11 PM and 6 AM. If yours is one of them, here is what works.

MRT stops around midnight

According to Changi Airport Group, the first MRT train from Changi Airport is at 5:31 AM Monday to Saturday and 5:59 AM on Sundays and public holidays. The last train is at 11:18 PM for connections towards Tuas Link, and 12:06 AM for connections towards Pasir Ris. Between the last and first trains the MRT is not an option, and most public buses do not run through the night either. If your flight lands close to those times, allow for immigration and baggage claim before counting on a train.

Taxis — available but more expensive

Taxis and private hire cars are available 24 hours a day from all terminals. Changi Airport Group lists the following surcharges for taxi trips starting at the airport: an airport surcharge of SGD 8 from 5 PM to 11:59 PM and SGD 6 at all other times, plus a midnight surcharge of 50% of the final metered fare from 12:00 AM to 5:59 AM. Peak-hour surcharges of 25% apply at other times, for example 5 PM to 11:59 PM every day. Ask the driver to confirm the fare and surcharges before you set off.

The upside of a late arrival: roads are usually much quieter than during the day.

Ride-hailing after midnight

Private hire cars also operate 24 hours at Changi. Ride-hailing apps price dynamically and show you a fare before you book, so compare the quote with the taxi surcharges above. The advantage is seeing your total before you commit.

Pre-booked transfers — price fixed at booking

A pre-booked transfer has a fixed price quoted at booking (see the live From price on this page). Compare it with a taxi at the same hour, where the airport surcharge and the 50% midnight surcharge stack on top of the meter. If the booking includes flight tracking, the driver can adjust to a delayed arrival, and the meeting point and name sign are as described in your booking.

Night buses

Changi Airport Group notes that most public bus and MRT services do not operate throughout the night. Check the boards at the airport bus stops or mytransport.sg for current bus timings rather than planning around a night service.

What to expect at Changi after midnight

The airport remains operational around the clock, with taxis and private hire cars available at all terminals. If you have a very early morning connection or a long wait, Changi has transit hotels, rest areas, and lounges. For most travelers, the goal is to get to the hotel and sleep. Having transport arranged in advance means you do not have to work out taxi surcharges at 3 AM.

Sources (checked 2026-10-17)

• MRT first and last trains from Changi Airport (5:31 AM / 5:59 AM; 11:18 PM / 12:06 AM): https://www.changiairport.com/en/at-changi/transport-and-directions/leaving-the-airport.html
• Taxi airport surcharge SGD 8 (5 PM-11:59 PM) / SGD 6, midnight surcharge 50% (12 AM-5:59 AM), peak-hour 25%: https://www.changiairport.com/en/at-changi/transport-and-directions/leaving-the-airport.html
• Taxis and private hire 24 hours; most buses and MRT not running overnight: https://www.changiairport.com/en/at-changi/transport-and-directions/leaving-the-airport.html