Singapore Airport Information
Airport Tax
S$15 tax is incorporated into the tickets issued and paid in Singapore.
Otherwise, cash payment can be made at the airport counters. Only Singapore
currency is accepted.
Skytrain
Passengers can get on to the Skytrain, which inter-links Terminal 1 and
Terminal 2. It operates daily from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Travel time is 1 minute
and the service is free.
Airport Shuttle Service
Operating from the Arrival Halls of both terminals from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
the 6-seater Mercedes MaxiCab taxis bring passengers to any place or hotels
in Singapore.
It departs every 30 minutes during off-peak hours (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and
every 15 minutes during peak hours (6 p.m. to 11 p.m.) or as and when there
are a total of 6 passengers on board.
Fares are priced at $7.00 per adult and $5.00 per child, to be paid directly
to the driver.
Car Rental
Car rental is available at both Terminal 1 and 2 and counters operate from
8 a.m. to 11 p.m. A valid international driving license is required or you
can rent a chauffeur-driven car.
Car Parks Parking charges differ from time to time.
Limousine Taxi Service
Located at the Arrival Hall on Level 1 of both terminals, Limousine Taxi
Service is available at a flat charge of S$ 35.00 to any destination in Singapore.
It operates daily from 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Public Bus Service
Public Bus Service is available at both Terminal 1 and 2. Bus routes and
fares are displayed at the bus stations.
Taxis
The taxi stand is located at both terminals on Level 1. Taxis charge Singaporeding
to meters and there is a surcharge of S$3.00 for all trips to any destination
from Changi Airport.
Customs Formalities
There is no limit on the amount of currency you may bring into Singapore.If
you are 18 years old or above and are arriving from a country other than
Malaysia, you may use the following duty-free concessions for personal consumption:
There are no concessions on cigarettes and other tobacco products. This
is in line with the Singapore government's campaign to discourage smoking.
If you are carrying excess dutiable items, you may leave these in Customs
Bond until your departure, provided this is from the same point of entry.
Storage costs are chargeable.
Dutiable items include garments and clothing accessories, leather bags,
wallets, imitation jewellery, chocolate and sugar confectionery, pastries,
biscuits and cakes. Restricted amounts of these items may be brought in duty-free,
provided they are meant for personal consumption.
In line with most other countries, Singapore prohibits the entry of some
items, while others are subject to controls and restrictions.
Prohibited items include:
- Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances
- Firecrackers
- Cigarette lighters of pistol/revolver shape
- Toy coins and toy currency notes
- Reproductions of copyright publications, video tapes or disks, records
or cassettes
- Endangered species of wildlife and their by- products
- Obscene articles and publications
- Seditious and treasonable materials
If you have any of the articles listed, entry will only be allowed when
you produce the import permit or authorisation from the relevant authorities.
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