How early should I arrive at Changi airport?


How early should I arrive at Changi airport? We encourage you to check in at least two hours before your departure time. Ensure that you have prepared all pre-departure documents for verification. You should also check against the requirements of the airline that you are travelling with.


What is so special about Jewel Changi Airport?

The stunning result is a mixed-use development with gardens, attractions, retail, dining, a hotel and facilities to support airport operations. This integration of nature with engineering marvels housed under a striking glass and steel dome is poised to make headlines.


Do you have to go through security to get to the Jewel at Changi?

Instead, Jewel is located on the landside (the part of an airport before passport control). This means, in order to see it, you need to clear customs and passport control. Here's a map of Changi Airport, including all four terminals and Jewel, to help you get a better sense of where it is, exactly.


How many hours before the flight can I check-in Singapore Airlines?

Check in online or on the go with the SingaporeAir mobile app. It's quick and convenient, plus you can do it anywhere and anytime between 48 hours to 1.5 hours before your flight departs.


Is 2 hours enough time to get to the airport for an international flight?

Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.


Does TSA PreCheck help with international flights?

Yes. TSA PreCheck® is available when you depart from a U.S. airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after you return to the United States. If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®.


Why should you be at the airport 3 hours early?

The TSA and airports want you to get there earlier, each for its own reasons. The agency does not like to be rushed with screenings, even if there's a long security line. Airports want you to take advantage of their incredible shopping and dining facilities, which you can't do if you're rushing to the gate.


Is 4 hours too early for airport?

You should arrive 2 hours earlier for short-haul or domestic flights. As for long-haul or international flights, arriving 4 hours before the scheduled flight time should do the trick.


Do I need to print my boarding pass?

Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.


Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Singapore?

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.


Should I be at the airport 3 hours before my flight?

Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.


Do you really need to arrive 3 hours before international flight?

Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight. That said, there are many factors to consider that will help you decide how much time you should budget for at the airport.