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Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Location: The airport is located 14 miles (23km) from the city.
Time: GMT +8.
Contacts: Tel: +65 6542 1122.
Transfer between terminals: A free Skytrain runs between the three terminals.
Transfer to the city: A public bus service to the city has regular departures from 6am to midnight, and can be found in the lower levels of each terminal. In addition there is an airport shuttle service between the airport and the city centre and most hotels in Singapore; the buses leave when all six seats have been filled or every 15 to 30 minutes. Regular taxis are also available from outside the arrivals hall of both terminals; the fare to the city centre is about S$25 with a travel time of around 25 minutes. A train to the city is also available from Terminal 2.
Car rental: Avis, Budget and Hertz are all represented at the airport, however for visitors staying in the city it's best to take taxis or the excellent public transport system.
Facilities: Changi Airport has a wide range of facilities, including ATMs, bureaux de change, business services, airline lounges/travel clubs, duty-free shops, child facilities and multimedia payphones for Internet and e-mails. Facilities for disabled passengers include a 24-hour wheelchair rental service. Other facilities include a mini-supermarket, snack bars and restaurants, a putting green, gym, rooftop pool, hairdresser, laundry service, karaoke lounge, Science Discovery Centre, smoking room, prayer room and a post office. The new terminal 3 is a 'green' terminal with natural skylighting, a butterfly garden, koi ponds and over 200 species of foliage, including a five-level high wall of hanging plants.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.changiairport.com.sg

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