Creating 43 Years of Magic


For the past 43 years, we have worked hard to transform every moment into an enchanting experience. Here, thoughtfully designed facilities seamlessly blend with whimsical wonders, sparking your sense of adventure the moment you step foot in Changi Airport.

  • 1981
    changi airport opens

    Where the magic began‎

    Changi Airport began its journey in 1981, enchanting the world as the first airport to introduce the concept of airport gardens.

    1981
    swensens 1981

    Swensen's in Airport‎

    The world's largest Swensen's ice cream restaurant found its way to Terminal 1, offering 50 to 60 different flavours of ice-cream daily.

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    1988
    best airport in the world

    First 'Best Airport' Award‎

    In 1988, Changi Airport received its first 'Best Airport' award, and continued to enchant travelers with its positively surprising experiences.

  • 1991
    terminal two opening

    Opening of Terminal 2‎

    The debut of Terminal 2 and the Skytrains transformed passenger journeys, making travel more seamless and efficient.

    1995
    first transit swimming pool

    World's First Transit-area Swimming Pool‎

    Changi Airport is the first airport to offer passengers a magical oasis to refresh after long flights.

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    1998
    entertainment in transit

    New Facilities for Passsengers in Transit‎

    This provided passengers access to real-time information, sports coverage, and entertainment while waiting to board their flights.

  • 2004
    spiderman climbs control tower

    Spiderman visits Changi Airport‎

    Spiderman climbs Changi Airport's control tower in conjunction with the release of the Spiderman movie in Singapore.

    2008
    butterfly garden

    World's First Butterfly Garden Opens‎

    Terminal 3 opens, featuring the first-in-airport Butterfly Garden.

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    2009
    jetlinervscar

    The Changi Airport Race‎

    The first-ever jetliner versus car race in Asia took place on Runway 1 and a parallel taxiway, with the car winning by a split second.

  • 2017
    opening of terminal four

    Opening of T4‎

    The opening of Terminal 4 was an enchanting transformation for travel, boosting Changi Airport's capacity to 82 million passengers per annum.

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    2017
    peranakan love story

    Peranakan Love Story‎

    In Terminal 4 transit, a love story unfolds on a grand scale, transporting you back to 1930s Singapore. 

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    2019
    opening of jewel changi airport

    Opening of Jewel‎

    Cascading waterfalls, lush indoor gardens, and a myriad of shops and attractions all seamlessly woven into the airport experience.

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  • 2020
    jurassic mile

    Opening of Changi Airport Connector and Jurassic Mile‎

    Cycle along Jurassic Mile to experience a surreal and immersive journey with life-sized dinosaur displays.

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    2023
    the wonderfall

    Revamp of Terminal 2‎

    The revamp of Terminal 2 with Dreamscape and The Wonderfall creates a magical experience, blending nature and technology to captivate passengers.

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Something exciting is coming your way. Watch this space!