How long does it take to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 at Changi?
Transit Shuttle Bus ServicesThe estimated time taken to travel between the terminals using the transit shuttle bus is as follows: T4 to T1: 18mins. T1 to T3: 6mins. T3 to T4: 12mins.
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Terminal 4 is not connected to the structure and requires a bus to move around, but is still airside. The buses run every 10-13 minutes, going from Terminal 1 (Gate C21) to T3 Arrivals to T4.
It's generally recommended that a minimum sensible transit time at Changi airport is two hours. This ensures passengers can pass through security and get to the departure gate of their connecting flight in good time.
WITHOUT ONWARD FLIGHT BOARDING PASSFollow the directional signs to get to the boarding gates. Note that passengers are required to go through security screening before heading to the boarding gate of their onward flight.
The easiest way to get to Changi Airport Terminal 4 by public bus is to take 24, 27, 34, 36, 53 and 858 get you to Terminal 2 after which you can connect to the complimentary T2-T4 shuttle bus. The shuttle bus pick up point is at T2 Arrival Hall Door 1 and will drop you off at T4 at Departure Hall Door 3.
You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.
On Foot. To move between T1 and T3 within the transit area, use the inter-terminal travellators located throughout the Departure Transit areas. To travel between T2 and T3 in the public area, use the Mezzanine Level link bridge between the two terminals.
Check in your bag before your first flight. The airline will take care of the rest. In most cases, you won't have to collect and recheck your bag between flights.
Do You Have To Go Through Customs During A Layover? Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.
For connecting domestic flights, you almost never have to exit and reenter security, though there are some exceptions at airports where the terminals aren't all connected. For domestic-to-international connection, it's still pretty rare that you have to exit and reenter security, even if you're changing terminals.
You can travel between Terminals 1, 2, and 3 via the complimentary Skytrain service in the transit area. If you're in the public area, you can go to and from Terminals 1 and 3 via the Skytrain. Take note that the Skytrain operates from 4:30am until 1:30am.