Malaysia

Goong · #1 20-01-2008, 13:53

Going for a long weekend to Singapore next month and will be meeting up with a friend. On departing, i am leaving from terminal 3 and she is leaving from terminal 2.
Does anyone know if once i have checked in and entered into the departure area (passengers only) of terminal 3, can i then gain access to the departure area (passengers only area) of terminal 2 via sky train or other means or is access between terminals restricted to the public areas such as the check-in kiosk areas?
Hope someone can understand what i'm asking as i sent an enquiry to Changi airport customer service and they had no idea what i was asking.

ATMwalking · #2 20-01-2008, 14:12

I was in the post-immigration departure area and saw a sign for a train over to Terminals 1 and 3. So I think this is possible even though the web site is not clear. I will likely be doing this next month so I was keeping an eye open for how it worked.

Inter-Terminal Transfer

MrDK · #3 20-01-2008, 14:17

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Originally Posted by ATMwalking

I was in the post-immigration departure area and saw a sign for a train over to Terminals 1 and 3. So I think this is possible even though the web site is not clear. I will likely be doing this next month so I was keeping an eye open for how it worked.
Inter-Terminal Transfer

The following quote from Wikipedia supports ATM's theory:

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Skytrain
Main article: Changi Airport Skytrain

The Changi Airport Skytrain
The Skytrain operates between Terminals 1, 2 and 3, with a total of seven stations. The trains have separate cars for airside (transit) and landside (public) passengers. Initially built in the early 1990s as a shuttle between Terminals 1 and 2 using Bombardier CX-100 cars, the system was revamped to use the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Crystal Mover in 2006 and extended to Terminal 3 in 2007. The service is free and operates between 5:30am and 2:30am daily.

aussie dollar · #4 20-01-2008, 14:43

yes connected by skytrain all terminals behind check in except budget terminal

Goong · #5 20-01-2008, 14:58

Thanks for the replies guy's. That will make things a lot easier!

The Loop · #6 20-01-2008, 20:16

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Originally Posted by aussie dollar

yes connected by skytrain all terminals behind check in except budget terminal

I flew there in July last year with Tiger and had to transfer to Qantas via a Bus.

So had to pass through Passport Control twice.

Once to enter and once to leave,in the space of 30 minutes.

georgelondon · #7 22-01-2008, 14:21

changi is one of the nicer airports in the world. i was there on a stopover to oz at sunset...enjoying a beer and watching jet fighters taking off and landing. was during gulf war ,guess they were on some training exercises.

aussie dollar · #8 22-01-2008, 14:46

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Originally Posted by georgelondon

changi is one of the nicer airports in the world. .

agree 100% and have found getting out through customs etc no problem ever.and very quick.
book in also, only ever been held up on a sunday night and for a short time.
sydney could take some lessons from them must be one of the worst for getting through customs on arrival.and I hold australian passport !!!

Nanook · #9 22-01-2008, 15:09

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Originally Posted by georgelondon

changi is one of the nicer airports in the world. i was there on a stopover to oz at sunset...enjoying a beer and watching jet fighters taking off and landing. was during gulf war ,guess they were on some training exercises.

Of all the airports where I have been in the world, I find Changi the best by far.
Spotless clean, easy to find your way, and quite efficient staff as well as luggage handling. The last time I was there, it took me less than 20 minutes to disembark the plane, pass immigration, get my luggage and walk out of the exit doors to take a taxi.

Changi has been built and set-up with Amsterdam-Schiphol as it's example, but Schiphol is not at all as good and efficient as it used to be. Changi has surpassed it with great speed.

georgelondon · #10 22-01-2008, 19:56

coi carp pond is nice as well.

LivinLOS · #11 23-01-2008, 09:51

Changi is the model for all others.. Much like Singapore, well run, efficient, etc..

To compare it to 'U-wanna-boom' just shows by how much they missed the mark..

aussie dollar · #12 23-01-2008, 10:05

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Much like Singapore, well run, efficient, etc..

Very true statement,wonder why other asian cities are so different,did think it was english influence
But HK KL also have english influence and singapore shits on them.

Nautilus · #13 23-01-2008, 10:13

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Originally Posted by aussie dollar

Very true statement,wonder why other asian cities are so different,did think it was english influence
But HK KL also have english influence and singapore shits on them.

Yeah, very true. I guess for a small country like Singapore that doesnt have any natural resources, tourism is all it's got. They really focus on their airline.

Captain · #14 23-01-2008, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Nautilus

Yeah, very true. I guess for a small country like Singapore that doesnt have any natural resources, tourism is all it's got. They really focus on their airline.

They don't have only the airline.
They have one of the biggest stevedoring companies in the world PSA (Port of Singapore Authorities) which owns terminals even in Europe.
And how about Temasek? (hope I spell the name correct).

Nautilus · #15 23-01-2008, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Captain

They don't have only the airline.
They have one of the biggest stevedoring companies in the world PSA (Port of Singapore Authorities) which owns terminals even in Europe.
And how about Temasek? (hope I spell the name correct).

Oops, yeah,i forgot bout the Port and Temasek.

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