The Best Airport In The World: Singapore Changi Airport | Insider Business
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- Singapore's Changi Airport has won Skytrax's best airport award 12 times. It secured the title with its $1.3 billion Jewel and world-famous amenities.
Editor's Note: At 1:44 in the video, we say the Rain Vortex waterfall runs 24-7. This is misstated. The waterfall is turned on from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Also, at 5:29, a Singaporean dish is referred to as chicken and rice. That is incorrect. It is called Chicken Rice. Insider regrets the errors.
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The Best Airport In The World: Singapore Changi Airport | Insider Business
That doesn't even look and feel like an airport anymore. It's way beyond that, and it's amazing.
Yup, we treat It as a mall
Well I live in Singapore to me it felt like normal airport unless if you're a tourist you will find these truly amazing
whenever I travel out of changi to head over to other airport, I realised how good changi is. I swear i thought all other airports the same
@@AqillSG Sounds like you've gotten used to all the luxuries and beauty 😂
As a sg local. During the weekends I like to just have a sit there facing the fountain and have a good cup of hot coffee. Also a small bit of shopping! The general vibe of the place feels great as most people tourist and locals are happier there
The Jewel is actually built for local residents to have another leisure spot to disperse weekend crowds, tourists are secondary beneficiaries. The rationales are: (1) to better utilise the train connection to the airport, after spending hundreds of million to connect the airport to the rail network; and (2) to better utilise the high-capital-low-human-density plot of airport land.
Yup as a local, it's spot on. Love it that they're catering to us too.
Agreed
Is it though? How many of us actually visit there and got something out of it. I know people who haven't visited jewel since it's opening
@@rjjrjehehew depends where you live I suppose. I'm an east sider and go there fairly often by train, shops and restaurants there are a bit different from the other malls. Plus spot on about dispersing weekend crowds, Tampines Mall was crowded af enough before so its nice to have more options
@@rjjrjehehew It was reported in the news before. Jewel's aim is to disperse crowds (not to concentrate whole Singapore population there) . So it is okay that not appeals to all. But it does give people another option. My children go there for the Pokemon centre.
This literally looks like something out of a futuristic utopia film. Singapore really knows how to present an ideal vision of itself like no other nation. Those gardens are almost like a modern version of the hanging gardens of Babylon.
Singapore has one of the best if not the best city planners in the world and consist of an international team and takes years to execute. It is definitely a city of tomorrow.
@@sounimoominous2577 I can agreee as my dad is one of those architect people
Changi Airport is not just an airport. It's also a shopping mall, public park, and amusement park. When I was in Singapore I went there many times even when I don't have any flight. It is unfortunate that the bus and train don't operate after midnight. At least once-an-hour bus or train would be very helpful.
Actually a bus operates from terminals 1-4 after 12am-6am during the times the sky train close. The bus stop is between terminal 1 and jewel. At the road side(which is sheltered) been there as a citizen multiple times to eat
Unfortunately, that's their maintenance window
@@verycursedplane6557 New info. Thanks.
This is a tenth of its GDP at 36.6 billion? That's a very dangerous situation to be in if air travel tanks (for longer periods)
I hope they diversify that airport for other uses as well. If the airport cannot open (like during the pandemic) not only does that mean it's not generating money but you lose your workforce and the capital they spend in the local economy.
Personally I think they should split it up. Maybe try and get it working for both airlines and shipping. This way it'll keep working and not have a total shutdown.
...but that's just the pessimist in me 🙃
pardon my asking but why would you be frequently out at midnight?
As a Singaporean, it definitely is the best airport in the world, probably also one of the best malls in Singapore right now since there are so many things to do here and it is really relaxing. I always go to jewel every weekend to eat and enjoy the rain vortex. I think all travellers should at least visit jewel once in their lifetime as this place feels like another world. I am proud of how much my country has came this far.
Our tax payers money leh. If it turn out crappy, ppl would "riot".
@@RonLarhz how to explain that for the rest of the airport of the world?? Mostly all from taxpayer money.
eating at changi every weekend?? damnn rich
thanks for contributing to the airport's revenue by hanging out there. it ultimately benefits singapore as a whole. for a west sider like me, i only go there to catch a flight though lol
Nope I think malpensa airport is better
im singaporean and for years my parents and grandparents have brought me to the airport just to spend the day there (just like how you would at a shopping mall). now, as a student, the airport is like one of the most common places for friends to just hang out and study (some even stay overnight to study).
i honestly think the government made the airport in a way where it is not really a place for travellers but more so for the people living in the country.
shalat five Times(west qiblatain) read ayat kursi two hundred times to win free HDB from government drawing working together with shensiong maybe you win free halal BTO.
we, sri lankan hate singapore for your inhuman people . Shame on you Singapore 🤮🤬
I agree with what your government are doing as people overseas see it as a transit hub. So they just looking to get to the next flight whereas for u the locals it's literally a place to spend your day fruitfully
Been to countless airports around the globe, Changi Airport really deserves its best airport title. Best Airport in the world no doubt
All thanks to the foresight of its’ leaders. If politicians would stop throwing cheap shots at each other and politicising law enforcement(Democrats), and rigorous cleanliness(Republicans), LAX would achieve a spectacular attraction similar to a little country you can’t spot on the map.
Its just an airport...
@@gordlfurcod-ks2nw its also a mall and theme park if you wanna know 💀
Just came from there. Arrived at 12 and left at 9... still wasn't enough time to see everything. There's 5 bottom floors of food and more food and more shops. It's insane.. I was overwhelmed . Omg I want to go back so bad.
Sure, the airport's great but also get out & spend a bit of time in the city proper- places like Lavender, Orchid Road, Ocean Quay, Sentosa- Singapore is amazing!
@@becsterbrisbane6275 oh I did! Spent a week in lovely Singapore!
@@missaamane8580 thank you for visiting our country. we hope you come back again 🙂
The airport is an all in one entertainment centre for the tourists, people on the lay over as well for the locals. So blessed to visit them couple of months ago. Well done SG.
It can be largely attributed to the long term planning of the majoritarian party in Singapore that has governed it for the past 65 years. With the leadership of an iron-fist Lee Kuan Yew who oversaw it all, by reclaiming land on a beach-swamp and reserving said land for Changi Airport, and enforced pristine service and disciplined management, unswayed by unions(which he cracked down) from time to time to ensure that visitors, travellers, and tourists would have a quality experience during the arrival. His perception from a 1981 rally speech that should be modelled by many leaders are as follows ;
“We finally decided that the airport should be an extension of our garden city. This is because the first point of contact for the tourist visiting Singapore, apart from your Singapore Airlines girl in the plane, is the airport. So we took great care to combine the aesthetics with the functional aspects.”
Lies again? Los Angeles Changi Airport
Never have I ever been jealous of an airport before 😩
I’m Singaporean and it’s still so weird to see non-locals admiring our airport. I go there often to study/do work and hang out with my friends.
Same here!! I used to study at a nearby College Institution(ITE College East) and my friends & I would ALWAYS GO to Jewel after school every Friday for a day of relaxation! It’s a good way to start the weekend! 🙌
which area in particular? I studied at the NTU and always struggled to find a public yet quiet area to read
Lol but that's what make it so special. Normally ppl don't go to the airport to hangout or study 😂 in Singapore I think ppl just treat airport as a 24/7 public space that you can go to even if you're not traveling
@@TransportationONLY shalat five Times(west qiblatain) read ayat kursi two hundred times to win free HDB from government drawing working together with shensiong maybe you win free halal BTO.
As a Singaporean, whenever I go to Jewel I forget it’s even an airport
Bro Imagine explaining your parents that you missed the flight because you got lost in a park maze inside of the airport 💀💀
I’m from India and Changi airport just blows my mind! Singapore is truly the jewel of Asia! Rightfully crowned the best airport in the world many times over! Love all the way from India!
What about China and Japan?
@@shiningstone6771 China and Japan have beautiful airports too! But this video was specifically about Singapore Changi airport!
@@sujathaviswanathan7210but you said "Singapore is TRULY the jewel of Asia" so I asked what about China and Japan.
@@shiningstone6771 Changi, in my humble opinion, is truly the jewel of Asian airports as it continuously rises above expectations delivering a superlative travel experience for people visiting or using it as a transit point. It sets the bar high for all the other airports of the world.
@@shiningstone6771Well, as Singapore is such a small country, we have to try so much harder to be the world's best.
Singapore got this amazing airport just right! Simply stunning!
No airport in the world beats Changi Airport. Truly the best.
1:44 fun fact, the waterfall does NOT run 24/7, it gets turned off during the night, the Jewel building opens 24/7 which means travellers can access the building any time of the day, but businesses within still follow a pretty normal trading hours (that includes the operational hour of the waterfall)
Now, compare this to my home airport (LAX) where till this day, there is no direct rail service to the terminals, you need to take a shuttle bus just to get an Uber ride and a mile walk from your gate to the baggage claim with no assistance for those who have difficulty doing so. This is what happens when labor unions control an airport and refuse to concede to technology and automation. BTW, I've been to Changi many times and can confirm that it's light years ahead of anything we have here in the U.S.
thats like our main airport in melbourne australia, its nothing much to look at even though its an international airport and the only way there from the melbourne inner city is to drive by car, get a shuttle, take a taxi, a uber or dido
My airport, ohare in Chicago, is nothing like changi, but it’s way better than LAX.
One of the big things that's often missed with Changi is the fact that even if you don't want a lot out of an airport, it's quite a relaxing experience, so much space to get away and relax away from everyone
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The airport is so good that I once checked in 10 hrs before the morning flight and just spent the night wandering the garden, restaurants, vending machines, movie theatre, and the swimming pool all in the transit area. They even have an area where you can nap/sleep comfortably, so if you only carry a bag, you don't need to book a hotel 😂
Im really happy the reporter finally got her chance to go see this place ❤
Massive respect for Singapore, it's country's leadership, and its citizens. It is the collective that allows the country to be all that it is today.
Lies again? Cheap Athletes USD SGD
I work in the east of Singapore and I love to visit Jewel all the time because the vibe is just so different!
I live on the west side of Singapore. I visit johore more than I visit changi airport.😂
I live in Serangoon and yet I visit this mall pretty often. Precisely also because of the vibe. ;)
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I've got a layover in CHangi later this year and was told that 6 hours would be too long because I would be bored. But after this video, I now wish I had booked for a longer layover!
hope your 2nd flight gets delayed? lol
Honestly, don't just rot in the airport. Singapore isn't just one airport. We have neighbourhoods of hawker centres and coffee shops, streets with Peranakan shophouses, and a business district with modern infrastructure.
As a Singaporean, JEWEL Changi Airport is literally my go-to mall for food/leisure. They have an IMAX cinema too. There’s nothing short here, and most importantly, its not expensive too!
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I feel tremendous different when I fly from Singapore to other counties . Changi airport is just too perfect !
I was there in 2019, just before the pandemic struck. I was on my way back home to the Philippines from Thailand but my friend invited me to stop over Singapore. And I'm so glad I did!!!! Changi is truly a modern man-made wonder!!!!
Props to the architects and engineers, they never fail to captivate me with what they construct
Yep, they did it because there's a really profitable business case behind it, but there's also quite a lot of meaning and symbolism behind it. Singapore is a hub of hubs right, a gateway; an airport doesn't have to be just a depresing building where people wait for their flights and worse, if they get delayed, waiting around with nothing to do (yep, goes to show that I've travelled around North American airports quite extensively).
It's actually quite a nice, friendly and considerate thing to do/provide. Think about this: they didn't actually have to do all that right, and they could still probably attract a sizeable transit market even with just a basic, stock standard airport, but they chose to do something like this instead.
An analogy would be like being in a waiting room at the dentist, but some dentist places provide you with water and sweets while you wait and have a play area for your kids etc. Whereas other waiting areas just has seats and nothing more. Nothing is ever completely free by the way.
It's just so crazy how many people it serves - almost 70 million pre-covid, and projected to be multiple times that once T5 is up and running. Yet it's such a safe and clean country where everything runs well. At the same time they arrest far fewer people than New Zealand for example (where I currently live). Does it feel oppressive? Look at all the people, young and old, out and about just them being them. So no, it's actually pretty easy-going. It's a bustling place, but in terms of personal temperament they are really easy-going (a friend of mine just got jumped by three thugs last week at a McDonald's in Wellington and ended up in hospital, if I showed you pics of his injury you'd be shocked).
This place is magical.
changi is truly the best airport possible that starting a journey there makes any airport you touch down on disappointing
I am a Singaporean and I do feel proud of our country and our government is so kind
I was stuck there for 24 hours once. Glad it was there and not the Bali airport I had just flown out of.
As local Singaporean, I visit Jewel from time to time. It gives me the feeling of being out for holidays. I enjoy the chill & refreshing environment, nice scent in the air, soothing water falling sound and great view.
My wife and I would purposely find a flight with a long layover in Singapore just to hang out at the Jewel.
I've always transited in singapore just for one particular reason which is Changi!
I worked in singapore from 2000 to 2008 and singapore airport is awesome, now i am working in bahrain and i am amazed when i see singapore airport.
My first time ever in Changi was last year, my flight arrived in SG at around 11AM, so I thought I might spend a couple hours just walking around the place and grab some lunch. That was a complete lie, I ended up leaving at around 4PM, and even then, I had to try to restrain myself not to spend anymore time there going from shop to shop and walking around the incredible garden and skybridge upstairs
All the terminals at the airport have different attractions, including various massive artworks. Even one day might not be enough to truly enjoy the whole airport. And I am only referring to the land side without the need for travel tickets.
Imagine living in an airport that would be so fun
There has hotel in the airport lo why u want to imagine living in an airport
Thats one of the coolest interior green spaces I've ever seen! The world needs more of this!
True talks
My wife and I traveled to Singapore past December 22, Singapore was awesome and changi airport is very incredible is my favorite airport greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
Warm greetings back from SG!
I can spend a whole week here, if not a while month. Don't know if I'd be allowed to, but if I am allowed to, I can.
Like seriously, this airport has everything. Lots of local and foreign restaurants, a whole ass shopping mall, movie theater, indoor garden, butterfly garden, amusement area etc.
I wish more countries had an equivalent to Singapore Changi Airport. Cuz then I wouldn't complain about delays or long layovers.
Best airport in the world. So much to do and it's a vibe. I saw someone getting there wedding photos done there it was actually quite magical. All the greenery is beautiful too
I was just here in January and, I gotta say... This airport BLEW ME AWAY
Gorgeous everywhere you look! I felt at ease immediately after arriving
Yes, unlike crazy airport food prices in the US, or Tel Aviv, food prices at Changi Airport is surprisingly affordable. It even has a 4 story tall metal slide near the entrance of Terminal 3.
Not to mention the absolute safety in Singapore. No pickpockets and no scammers lurking around. And by 'No' I mean the lowest quantity in the whole world.
I was there last week, and it’s amazing in person
As a Singaporean, Jewel is a destination for locals and foreigners alike. What makes it unique is the theme (city in a garden), it is iconic and recognisable from around the world. I noticed many other airports around the world lacks a theme to their terminals.
Because we go to airports to fly in an airplane. That’s the whole point of it. Singapore decided to say “Yeah but….”
Turning an airport into a tourist attraction is just brilliant!!!
Great video. Definitely on my bucket list now!
Couldn't agree more, the most amazing airport in the most amazing city, trip to Singapore has never been boring and the Singapore airlines! No.match for it
Disney World: We got a monorail that cuts right through the atrium of a hotel.
Singapore: Heh, cute
The Jewel is such a genius aspect to add to the airport. After seeing the graphic at 7:04 it makes absolute perfect sense for the country to prioritize the airport as much as these do. I've known about Changi airport for a few years now, and its definitely a place I definitely want to catch a flight to
I have a friend from Singapore and he says people to go the airport to do their homework and study, kind of like how you’d do in a library lol
Singaporeans just go to jewel for a day trip lol I love changi airport
Love Changi ❤️. One of the things I like the most is that security is just at the departure gate, it makes transiting Changi so much better.
when my friend told me democracy is really flawed.I look at Singapore and say "Damn Right bro".
this efficient government is the main reason for Singapore success.
Idk man, the government is also not perfect, the fake news law has probably killed off a lot of independent news outlet. If the government is doing some shady stuff, nobody would know
Their democracy worked because they started with an essentially autocratic leader, and they lucked out with having a rare benevolent forward-thinking one, not the usual corrupt greedy ones that plague other nations. He stirred them during their early nation-building years, and thus have set the standard on how their politicians should act.
@@mjjjuly i know that. i have studied about Singapore few months ago
I.e. government taking 10 % of gdp resources for airport + president being a millionaire while average citizen lives in apartments and you get caned for chewing gum.
@@sosopwsi829Jjw9first of all the apartments are the best in the world. the population density of that tiny island is 8000+ per sqkm. so what do you expect. if the government didn't owned 80% of the property the people would have to live in the streets. Singaporean government takes 20% of the income of every citizen as their savings. so when one turns 65 and retire they get their money back. and also the savings can be used for as healthcare insurance plus education money for college. And the prime minister being a millionaire is not an issue. at least they are doing what they suppose to.they have the lowest crime rate,corruption rate in the world that explains it why. as for the chewing gum part being banned...it has to do with its cleanness, its the cleanest city in the world.and remember it all happened in only 50 years. from being a slum with no naturall resources to the richest country in asia.
Great report! Changi is the best 👍
i just flew SQ biz class sin- sfo on March 4th. Stayed over 23 hours in the airport.
I went there when I was in Singapore for a few days during my time in Malaysia. I can see why this is the best airport in the world. I tried out the slides and it was so fun. It’s an amusement park, airport and shopping centre roll into one.
Landed in Singapore, short walk to a shuttle, to a hotel. Next day woke up, got on a shuttle, arrived airport got on a shuttle, entered plane and flew out of Singapore. Did not see anything of interest. But the system was fast efficient and clean, so clean.
A pity you did not have the time to visit. Hopefully your next trip you will have time to see ! ( and eat some Local food ) !
As a Singaporean I can confirm many of us go to JEWEL as leisure, which the mall also caters to. Only issue is the high prices there 😂 but hey, we have Pokémon Centre
wholesome, that reporter had the time of her life there
i spent 16 hrs here and it felt like part of the holiday ! love Changi!
Been there, it is beautiful. It was also quiet and not ultra crowded like other airports. Singapore is impressive, except the living expense is quite high. I spent $100/night at the hotel and I got like a 2 stars hotel with that price, and it was 2019. Now in 2023, I bet the night is costing at least $150 if not $200 for a crappy room.
Living expense or hotel expenses?
@@shirobuta Hotel expense. Land prices in Singapore are very expensive and that translates to hotel lodging as well. Living expense is manageable. If you dont dine in fancy restaraunts, there are always cheaper options that are about 5 USD a meal.
Truly incredible. Changi is really the best airport in the world
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My mom and I enjoyed this video, thank you!
This was a great watch ❤ amazing job
They must be so proud
Wish there were airports in the US like this. Just amazing.
I had like a 10 hr halt in this airport while coming back from India and I was shocked on how insane, luxurious and gigantic this airport is. I didn't even get enough time to see the whole airport but still got to checkout some big brands, the sky train and the jewel.
Air side hotels are a godsend when you have an extended layover.
There are also capsule hotels in Changi, and it cost half of the air side hotels on the video. Plus, sleeping pods are available spreading around the terminals and you can rent it hourly. Some of those are even free for a quick nap.
IM SO PROUD OF MY COUNTRY
First time traveling to SG in July. Can't wait!
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This is actually pretty genius. Imagine using all the kids visiting the airport and having that energy stored so the airport can use it not just for charging but anything else like LED lights or something else to lessen the cost of other stuff.
I've seen other creative ideas for bouncing floors to generate small amounts of electricity. Trapping crowds of people and making them walk in the areas that generate energy would be an awesome idea. Just maybe not going overboard with it. Like different ways to capture human physical force into energy but splitting it up.
Kinda like doing the walkway but only for like 100 yards or so and then later have it again. Putting them out strategically around the airport.
I love Changi, been through it many times, but they have added hell of a lot more since I was there last, hope to travel through Changi again soon...fingers crossed.
Thnks had 2 update bucket list now
Spectacular airport and great tour
The waterfall is worth seeing! Especially during the light show. It's unreal
I can say that I HAVE BEEN THERE!!!!
Changi is AMAZING! Flown through here alot to get into India and also just for vacation
Great Video !
I tell you what, their pool is great. Sitting by it in a deckchair at like 9 pm, severely jetlagged, a humid 40 degrees, downing ice cold tiger beers was the most fun I've ever had in an airport
As a Malaysian, this makes me proud for Singapore, it's like seeing our son being successful.
More like a broken off piece of appendage
Imagine when her son is successful than his mom.
The one airport where I look forward to the layover. Stunning rooftop gardens 👌
The first time I went to Spore in 2016 I was in awe of Changi and have been there many times since. I have been to many of the top 10 but Changi is Numero Uno❤❤❤
Spore seriously 😂
I used to live and work near Jewel so I would go there like all the time especially during the weekends, one of my favorite places ever
Fun fact, the reason why all the floor is carpeted is because its sound proofing, it was designed to stop the sounds of wheels moving. This incudes inside the maintaine hallways.
very nostalgic watching this video, reminds me when i used to live there
i’m looking forward to visiting Singapore again in October and get to see Jewel!!! 🎊🎊🎉
It’s beautiful like they captured the Amazon rainforest in the airport
And many U.S. airports look like Greyhound bus stations (yes, LAX and San Jose, I am looking at you as a frequent traveler). 🤦🏾
Is there also any homeless roaming around?
@@sn5301679
Yes there is.
@@sn5301679 Yes😔
3rd world country- USA.
Welcome to Singapore, insider! 🤗🇸🇬🛬
Love all the way from South Africa
It's like a heaven.
I would love to visit Singapore 🇸🇬 and see this incredible airport one day.
I have to totally agree. Singapore Airport IS the best airport in the World. It is almost like going out to a Fun Park just going there. It is clean, open, plenty of shops and so much more.
Fort Lauderdale airport is just amazing wow. Glad you could visit.
At the top of my airports to visit list.
Very beautiful place watching from kenya
I like how I live just 15 minutes away from the airport. Frequently going there to have meals or take a stroll at Jewel with my family & friends.
I wish I could walk there. I also live nearby with easy access to bus