Changi Airport - A Destination in itself

The Changi Airport, Singapore, rated as the world's best airport, is one of the finest airports built around the world. It consists of a total of 4 Terminals wiz T1, T2, T3, T4

This is the first of the 4 Terminals .
Opened in 1981, the upgraded Terminal 1 now serves up to 24 million passengers per year with a wider selection of shopping, dining and relaxation options.

The second of the 4 Terminals.
Opened in 1991, Terminal 2 has been revamped to be a non-stop entertainment hub. Visit a movie theatre, gardens, and more, while waiting for your flight.

This is the Third Terminal.Opened in 2008, Changi Airport's eco-friendly 'green terminal' lifts your spirits with natural skylight and gardens featuring over 200 species of foliage and butterflies.

The newly opened 4th Terminal.
Opened in 2017, the new Terminal 4 will bring you design and process innovations that will redefine your travel experiences.




History of the Changi Airport

The main feature of the Changi airport is the iconic 78-metre-tall control tower designed by the Public Works Department, Singapore. Changi Airport replaced Paya Lebar Airport as Singapore's new international airport on 1 July 1981. It was declared officially opened by then Minister for Defence Howe Yoon Chong on 29 December 1981.

What does Changi mean ?

Its name is believed to be derived from the Chengai tree, a tall tree that used to grow in the district. Apart from Changi International Airport other places with the popular Changi name include Changi Prison and Changi Village, with Changi Point at its heart. Changi is also a popular recreation area.

Recognition

Since its opening in 1981, the airport has made its mark in the aviation industry as a benchmark for service excellence, winning over 500 awards. This winning streak has continued unabated, including the Skytrax Best Airport of the year award in 2006, despite being substantially older than many of its regional rivals. Changi Airport's efforts to counter the onset of age includes periodic physical upgrades to its existing terminals, building of new facilities and raising the benchmark in service quality, a factor which cannot be bought or built overnight, and where it continues to excel over its rivals.

Incidents and Accidents

26 March 1991: Singapore Airlines Flight 117, an Airbus A310 that departed from Kuala Lumpur, was hijacked by four men en route to Singapore. The hijackers wanted the plane refuelled so that they could fly to Australia. When the plane landed in Singapore, commandos stormed the flight, killing the four Pakistani hijackers, and leaving all other passengers and crew unhurt.


4 November 2010: Qantas Flight 32, Airbus A380 "Nancy-Bird Walton", VH-OQA, suffered a serious failure of its left inboard engine (#2 engine). The flight landed safely, and all 440 passengers and 24 crew on board were unharmed. Cowling parts of the failed engine fell on Batam Island.