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Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Airport Information
(Singapore City, Singapore)
Located next to Bedok, Changi, Pasir Ris, Tampines and Yan Kit, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is roughly 20 km / 12 miles north-east of central Singapore. This international hub is just outside the world's top 20 busiest airports in terms of passenger numbers (upwards of 35 million) and currently ranks as number nine for cargo movements.
Singapore Changi Airport is arguably one of the world's impressive airports, and comes complete with a swimming pool on the roof that passengers can use between flights, along with a large cactus garden and open-air bar. The facility has won almost 300 awards and has recently been voted the 'World's Best Airport' by the UK-based travel company Skytrax.
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Public transport at Singapore Changi Airport links the Colonial Core, the crowded streets of Chinatown, the neighbourhood of Little India, and also the Financial District. Buses and trains are operated by the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT), while also available are Airport Shuttle maxi-cabs for up to six passengers and 24-hour taxis, allowing you to reach the nearby suburbs of Bukit Timah, Johor Baharu, Jurong, Pasir Gudang and Queenstown.
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Information: History and Facilities
During the mid-seventies, the Singapore government felt the need to replace the already over stretched Paya Lebar Airport. A site was chosen at the far eastern side of the island, alongside the coastline, so that planes would be able to fly over the adjacent sea, rather than the city. The enormous project that followed involved major land reclamation, where soil from nearby hills was used to extend the landmass.
In 1981, phase one of construction was completed and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) was officially opened and so far had cost more than $1.5 billion. During its first year, most than eight million passengers used that airport and the next decade saw the completion of phase two, when Terminal 2 was finally inaugurated, costing more than $300 million.
Changi Airport refurbished Terminal 1 in 1999 at the cost of around $400 million and in 2002, the arrival of the modern Skytrain (Automated People Mover System) was hailed a big success, linking central Singapore with ease. In 2006, the Budget Terminal opened, to accommodate the increasing number of no-frills airlines.
Amongst the selection of facilities offered by Singapore Changi Airport are banking facilities, GST refund desks and currency exchange, where you can easily obtain Singapore Dollars (SGD) at a competitive rate of exchange. Also available is an increasingly popular off-airport check-in service, where passengers can actually check-in via telephone or even the Internet.
Many travellers also choose to take advantage of the early check-in service, so that they have time to properly explore Singapore Changi Airport. The onsite Airport Shopping City is home to almost 250 stores and eateries, such as the 7-Eleven, Cartier, Esprit, Prada, Swizzle Delicatessen, Tiffany & Co, and the DFS Duty Free Galleria. Two large food courts can be found in both terminals and serve many classic Cantonese dishes and an array of other cuisines, along with restaurants such as the Brek Ristorante, Crystal Jade, Sakae Sushi and Sukhothai, where you can sample flavours from Thailand.
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Information: About Singapore Tourism
The glamorous city of Singapore was just a small Malay fishing village some 200 years ago and has grown to become a modern capital. Singapore's Colonial Core is flooded with historical sights and tourist appeal, with cathedral, museums and many interesting memorials, which are dotted around Esplanade Park. Other highlights include the Jurong Bird Park, the National Museum, Peranakan Place Museum, Singapore Botanic Gardens and the neighbouring Sentosa Island, known for its enormous sheltered sandy beachfront.
The Financial district is where the majority of the city's skyscrapers reside, such as the towering Republic Plaza building, UOB Plaza One and OUB Centre, all of which dominate the Singapore skyline. Singapore Airport (SIN) is the main gateway to the country and located in the Changi area, on the eastern side of the island. Those looking for the best selection of shops head to Orchard Road, where many modern shopping malls await, while for the best restaurants, pay a visit to either Little India or the Chinatown district.
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