How to get from terminal 1 to 4 at Changi?

By Shuttle Bus Terminal 4 is accessible by a complimentary shuttle bus services at both public and transit areas. The shuttle bus journey between terminals at the public area takes about 10 minutes and the shuttle bus journey between terminals at the transit area takes between 10 to 18 minutes.



At Changi Airport in 2026, moving from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 is a simple process involving the free airport shuttle bus. Unlike Terminals 1, 2, and 3, which are connected by the Skytrain, Terminal 4 is physically separate. To make the transfer, you should follow the signs to the "Shuttle Bus to T4" located in the Arrival/Departure Halls of T1 or T2. These buses run every 5 to 10 minutes and the journey takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. If you are in the "Transit" (airside) area, there is a dedicated transit shuttle that ensures you don't have to clear immigration. For 2026 travelers looking for a faster option, a taxi or private-hire car (like Grab) can take you between the terminals in just 3 minutes for a small fare. While walking is technically possible via a 3km outdoor path, the 2026 "pro-tip" is to stick to the air-conditioned shuttle buses to avoid the tropical Singapore heat and humidity while carrying your luggage.

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Jewel is a 5 to 10-minute walk via a link bridge from the Departure Hall (level 2) of Terminal 3 (near row 11). Take the free shuttle bus from Terminal 4 Arrival Lounge to Jewel/ Terminal 1 (opposite Jewel Level 2 Drop-off point).

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Before the opening of Terminal 3, the Skytrain system was upgraded from the original Adtranz C-100 system to the new Mitsubishi Crystal Mover system, which expanded the service from a simple 2-station line to a 7-station network. All Changi Airport Skytrain services are free of charge.

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To qualify as a Transit Passenger, traveller must:
  • Have both flights booked in the same booking itinerary.
  • Have their check-in luggage tagged-through from the origin airport to their final destination.


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Just remain in the transit area. You won't need to clear arrival immigration and check in again for your connecting flight, so you won't need a visa to enter Singapore.

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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.

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Skytrain services operate to Terminal 1 (Station C), as well as to Terminal 2 (Station E). Skytrain Station C is located at Terminal 1's west end, next to Gate C1. Skytrain services operate to Terminal 3 (Station B). Passengers heading to Terminal 2 should proceed to Skytrain Station D at the other end of Terminal 1.

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The Budget Terminal was opened in March 2006 and closed in September 2012. It was demolished in 2013 to construct the new T4. Terminal 4 will be a two-storey building with a gross floor area of about 195,000m².

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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.

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Terminal 4: Public buses 24, 34, 36 and 110 will also bring you to Terminal 4. Payment options for public transport include contactless Mastercard/Visa/NETS bank cards, mobile wallets, stored-value EZ-Link/NETS FlashPay cards, and Singapore Tourist Pass.

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The Changi Airport MRT Station is located at the basement of Terminals 2 and 3. It is accessible from the Arrival and Departure Halls of these two terminals and there are escalators and lifts to connect you to the station entrance.

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At least two hours is recommended. Just remain in the transit area.

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Singapore's Changi Airport has four terminals. T1, T2 and T3 are all interconnected, which means you can go anywhere within those three terminals after immigration via walking or by the free Skytrains. This opens up opportunities to go shopping at more stores or go lounge-hopping.

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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.

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Count yourself lucky the next time you've got a ticket to these airlines, as they all fly from Terminal 4:
  • Cathay Pacific.
  • HK Express.
  • Korean Air.
  • Jeju Air.
  • Jetstar Asia Airways.
  • Jetstar Airways.
  • AirAsia.
  • Philippines AirAsia.


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Bringing super-big luggages on board – $500 fine If kena reported, there's a chance you might face a fine of $500. Big pieces of luggage don't only refer to the ones we use for travelling; they can refer to almost anything that you've brought with you onto the MRT that exceeds the dimensions of 90cm x 60cm x 30cm.

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It depends on how your ticket was booked. If your flights were booked under one ticket, your bags will be checked through to your final destination. If your flights were booked under separate tickets, you will need to collect your bags and recheck them before your connecting flight.

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The recommended layover time for domestic flights is normally one hour. However, as previously stated, you may require longer if your flights are booked with two different airlines, if you are traveling to a very busy airport or if you require special assistance.

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Generally speaking, most airlines will make some kind of efforts to wait for delayed passengers on a connecting flight, though this is not necessarily guaranteed. In some cases, airlines may be able to hold a connecting flight for a period of time, but it is not something that is typically guaranteed by any airline.

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