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Singapore Changi Airport
Practical guidelines for Singapore Changi Airport — security, bags, and connections. Take the full checklist offline in the app.
Baggage
Baggage services
Early check-in available up to 24 hours before at downtown stations. Baggage storage available airside and landside. Lost property handled by airport police post.
boarding
Gate procedures
Gates close 10 minutes before departure. Automated boarding gates at most terminals. Final boarding call 15 minutes before departure.
Check-in
Check-in options
Online check-in widely available. Airport counters close 45-60 minutes before departure depending on airline. Off-airport check-in at Singapore Expo for select flights.
customs
ICA immigration
SG Arrival Card mandatory for all visitors (submit up to 3 days before arrival). Visa-free for many nationalities up to 30-90 days. Strict drug laws — death penalty for trafficking. No chewing gum import.
- Use automated immigration lanes with biometric passport
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from endemic areas
facilities
World-class amenities
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Jewel waterfall and gardens. Free movie theatres airside. Nap pods, showers, and swimming pool (pay). 24-hour food courts.
local rules
Singapore laws
Chewing gum import banned. Smoking only in designated outdoor areas. Vaping illegal. Fine for eating/drinking on MRT — not applicable airside but note for city visits.
Security
Security screening
Changi follows standard ICAO liquid restrictions (100ml containers in transparent bag). Electronics screening is efficient with automated tray return systems. Prohibited items include weapons, sharp objects, and flammable materials.
- Automated lanes at Terminal 3
- Keep boarding pass ready
- Jewellery and belts may stay on at automated lanes
transit
Visa-free transit
Transit passengers remaining airside do not need Singapore visa. Free city tour available for layovers 5.5+ hours. Minimum connection time 50 minutes for same-terminal, 75 minutes for terminal transfer.
- Free Changi Connects Wi-Fi
- Jewel complex accessible from Terminal 1
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