Singapore Changi Airport is Singapore’s main international airport and a major aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region. The port has earned the World’s Best Airport ranking, launched in 1999, eleven times in total, in 2000, 2006, 2010 and for eight consecutive years from 2013 to 2021.
Changi Airport’s infrastructure includes passenger terminals, runways, taxiways, maintenance buildings and ground support equipment. The four existing passenger terminals can handle 82 million passengers per year. Singapore is a global hub for finance, manufacturing, technology and much more. For this reason, many private jet transfers, especially business trips, are observed throughout the port.
Singapore private jet charter prices
Although Singapore air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Singapore are as follows.
| Heavy Jet | 113.050 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 148.200 EUR |
| VIP Airliner | 184.600 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Changi Airport
Because Paya Lebar Airport, which was put into service in 1955, could not meet the increasing traffic in the 1980s, the expansion of the port was decided by the Singapore government. Paya Lebar expansion work was shelved due to its proximity to the city and a limited expansion.
At the same time, a new port project was considered and the Royal Air Force base in Changi was chosen as the region. The port to be established here could be enlarged day by day by filling the sea.
After a quick decision, work was started in 1975 for the establishment of the port. As part of the works, the decision to demolish 558 buildings in the region was taken and the rehabilitation works of approximately 80 hectares of swamp were started. While 200 hectares of the 870 hectares of land considered for the port was provided by leveling the existing ground, the rest was obtained by filling the sea.
The year 1981 was being considered for the opening of the port. During the construction period, many setbacks were encountered such as flooding, increased sand prices, layoffs of workers, and disruptions due to weather conditions. Despite these setbacks, the government of the time was very strict about the completion date of the port because Paya Lebar could no longer meet the passenger load.
Despite all the problems experienced, the first test flight in the port took place on May 13, 1981. After an uneventful test flight, the port opened on July 1, 1981.
Changi Airport began operations on July 1, 1981, with only one terminal and one runway. Work on the second runway was completed in 1983 and it was put into service the following year. To deal with the increasing passenger traffic, Terminal 2 became operational in November 1990 and Terminal 3 on January 1, 2007.
Over the years, Changi has also improved its connection to the city centre. In 2001, the Changi Airport Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the East-West Line opened. In 2008, Changi Airport Group was established as a result of the corporatization of Changi Airport. The port, which continued to grow, was noticed around the world. The port has won many awards one after another.
As the port continues to develop every year, terminal 4 started service in 2017. From the first year to this year, 10 different gardens were established throughout the port, where care was taken to provide an aesthetic appearance and opened to the visitors.
Places to visit in Singapore
Singapore, one of the smallest countries in the world, is a city-state located in Southeast Asia. Singapore, which is one of the richest states despite its small size, is one of the most developed countries in terms of tourism.
It is a city that stands out with modern designs and natural beauties, rather than a place that stands out with its historical sites and museums. The first stop of those who reach the city by air should be to visit Changi Airport. Private gardens, swimming pools, an artificial waterfall and a rain forest are available within the port.
After the airport tour, Orchard Road, the most famous street of the city, Marina Bay Sands, which attracts attention with its different design, the world’s largest Ferris wheel Singapore Flyer, Singapore Art Museum, where the best examples of 20th century Southeast Asian Art are exhibited, War Memorial Park, which was established for civilians who died during World War II, the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of the city, and Boat Quay, where nightlife is the fastest, are among the places to visit.
Transportation from Changi Airport to the Singapore city center
The port, which has an important place in city transportation, is an airport with many transportation alternatives in general. The taxis operating 24/7 at the port exit are very clean and comfortable. Since all taxis have taximeters, there is no difference in fares.
It is possible to reach many points of the city with the buses departing from outside the port. The buses departing every 10 minutes reach the city center in approximately 1 hour.
It is possible to reach the city center from the airport by train. The train that takes off from the port arrives at Tanah Merah station in about 20 minutes. It is possible to reach every point of the city by transferring from the station. In addition, there is a free metro network between the terminal buildings in the Port.
For passengers who want to rent a private car, there are offices of many car rental companies in the port. Vehicles can be rented with or without a driver.
