Landed InFrom the airport to the city center
CheapestMRT East-West Line from Changi Airport station
S$2 to S$3 (1.50 to 2.50)
30 to 45 min
MRT East-West Line from Changi Airport station
S$2 to S$3 (1.50 to 2.50)
30 to 45 min
- 1Collect your bags and follow signs to Train / MRT in Terminal 2 or 3 (basement level).
- 2Tap in with a contactless bank card or buy a ticket at the machines.
- 3Take the train toward Tanah Merah and change there for the Tuen Mas / Pasir Ris-bound East-West Line toward Tuas Link.
- 4Get off at City Hall, Raffles Place or Bugis for the city center, or switch lines to reach your hotel.
- 5Walk or take a short taxi from the station to your stay.
FastestAirport taxi queue
S$20 to S$40 (15 to 30)
20 to 35 min
Airport taxi queue
S$20 to S$40 (15 to 30)
20 to 35 min
- 1From baggage claim, follow signs to Taxi at the arrivals level.
- 2Join the queue and take the next metered taxi.
- 3Tell the driver your city center hotel name or address.
- 4Expect small surcharges for airport pickup and electronic road pricing. They show on the meter.
- 5Pay by card or cash at the end.
EasiestGrab or Gojek
S$20 to S$35 (15 to 26)
20 to 35 min
Grab or Gojek
S$20 to S$35 (15 to 26)
20 to 35 min
- 1Connect to Changi Wi-Fi after clearing immigration.
- 2Open Grab and set your city center stay as the destination.
- 3Follow the in-app signs to the rideshare pickup point at arrivals.
- 4Check the plate number before getting in.
- 5Pay in the app by card.
Want a driver waiting for you?
Book a fixed-price transfer before you fly and skip the taxi queue.
- Welcome PickupsA driver waiting in arrivals with your name
- KiwitaxiFixed-price airport transfers worldwide
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Money
Singapore dollar
SGD
$1 is about S$1.35
Cards
Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis, MRT and hawker stalls that use QR codes. Some hawker stalls are still cash only.
Tipping
Tipping isn't expected. Most restaurants add a 10 percent service charge and GST to the bill.
Cash
- Carry about S$20 to S$50 in small notes for hawker stalls and small shops.
- Coins are common for vending machines and some food courts.
ATMs
- Use bank ATMs such as DBS, OCBC or UOB for fair rates.
- Decline dynamic currency conversion and choose to be charged in SGD.
Apps to download
SG Arrival Card
Must haveOfficial ICA site and app for the required arrival declaration.
Stay connected
Mobile coverage is excellent across the island. An eSIM set up before you fly is the easiest way to be online as you land.
- Install an eSIM such as Airalo before flying and switch it on after landing.
- Buy a tourist SIM from Singtel, StarHub or M1 at the airport counters in the arrivals halls.
- Use free Wi-Fi at Changi and in many public places for light use.
Get your eSIM before you fly
Install it at home and you'll have data the moment you land, with no airport SIM queue.
- AiraloCheap data packs for 200+ countries
- HolaflyUnlimited data plans
- SailySimple plans from the makers of NordVPN
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Good to know
- Vaping and e-cigarettes are illegal, and bringing them in can bring heavy fines.
- Littering, smoking in banned areas and jaywalking near crossings can bring fines.
- Eating and drinking on the MRT is not allowed.
- Take your shoes off when entering homes and some temples. Dress modestly in religious places.
- Drug penalties are severe. Never carry anything for someone else.
- Unlicensed taxi touts at the airport can overcharge. Use the official queue or an app.
- Singapore is very safe, but keep an eye on bags in crowded areas such as Orchard Road.
Emergency numbers
- Police999
- Ambulance and Fire995
- Non-emergency ambulance1777
- Police (non-emergency)1800 255 0000
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