Our Review of Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Our Review of Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

All the information featured on this page was compiled and written by David Enrich, a renowned expert in aviation and airport guides, since 1999.

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this Guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Pros of Singapore Changi Airport:

• Exceptional passenger service:Changi is consistently rated as one of the world’s best airports for its outstanding attention to travelers, from fast and friendly immigration to efficient baggage claim and helpful staff.
• Wide range of amenities and entertainment:The airport offers unique attractions like themed gardens, movie theaters, a rooftop swimming pool, and the spectacular Jewel complex with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.
• Impeccable cleanliness and modernity:Changi is renowned for its spotless facilities, modern architecture, and continual upgrades, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant environment.
• Excellent connectivity and transport options:Multiple transport choices (MRT, buses, taxis, shuttles) are available 24/7, making it easy and affordable to reach anywhere in Singapore.
• Efficient and fast processes:Immigration, security, and baggage claim are streamlined, often allowing passengers to exit the airport in as little as 20 minutes after landing.

Cons of Singapore Changi Airport:

• Can be overwhelming due to its size:With four terminals, extensive facilities, and the vast Jewel complex, first-time visitors may find it difficult to navigate or may need extra time to reach their gates.
• Occasional crowds and long walks:As one of Asia’s busiest airports, peak times can bring crowds, and some gates or attractions require long walks, which may be tiring for some travelers.
• High prices in shops and restaurants:While the selection is excellent, some retail and dining options can be expensive compared to the city, especially in premium or tourist-focused areas.
• Strict regulations and fines:Singapore’s strict laws extend to the airport (e.g., no chewing gum, heavy fines for littering), which can catch some travelers by surprise if they’re not informed.
• Ongoing construction and renovations:Continuous expansion and upgrades (such as the future Terminal 5) can lead to temporary disruptions, noise, or changes in terminal layouts.

 

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

• On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
• Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
• Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
• Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation

Some Stats

Airlines with more flight operations (last 3 months)

Airlines with best on-time performance at Singapore Airport (last 3 months)

Routes with more flights from Singapore Airport (last month)