Changi Airport Terminal 2

One of the cleanest and most efficient airports i’ve been to. No wonder changi and dxb airport are the ones competing for the top spot. Even though the place is big, you wont get lost because the place has sufficient signage.

Kostenlose Massagen, super kurze Wartezeiten (die Security-​Checks sind jeweils direkt vor den Gates), sehr freundliches Grenzschutz-​Personal, qualitativ sehr gute Restaurants, Kantinen und Cafés nicht nur im Transitbereich, sondern auch unten im Food-​Court (Untergeschoss), viele Angebote für Kinder und gute Anbindung in das Stadt-​Zentrum.
Hatte hier einen 5 Stunden-​Aufenthalt und mir war keine Sekunde langweilig. Direkt vor dem Gate gab es noch eine Lounge in einem Bereich mit einem künstlichen Teich und vielen Pflanzen, kostenlosem Wasser und Stühlen, Couches und Liegen.
Als Transit-​Flughafen nur zu empfehlen.

Excellent And Efficient World Class Airport

A great terminal to be stuck in while waiting for your transfer. Plenty of opportunity for wifi access, on only with the available computers for public use, but outlets installed between the chairs! (which would be easy to miss if you’re not looking for them) so my phone will be fully charged when I board!

What an amazing airport– really!!! I used the Free wifi, low cost luggage storage, free cinema (showing disputable me 2 at the time), great eateries, clean restrooms, orchid gardens, enchanted gardens and sunflower garden. Lots to do when you need to kill time.

The best airport by far. huge signs, clean restrooms, helpful peeps when you are just plain lost. self help kiosk for GST, luggage services and wide array of restaurants and cafes. Brightly lit and not dingy

I’ve been to this airport even before it became a «must-​see» airport and even then, it was always very efficient and clean! It mirrors the atmosphere of central Singapore with a lot of Chinese influence, clean natural lines, and helpful signs.

Due to inefficient planning and scheduling, I found myself in Changi Terminal 2 alone with almost 3 hours to kill before boarding. This has resulted in some interesting finds. If you are fretting over how to spend 3 hours alone in Changi, that is totally unnecessary. Specifically at Terminal 2, there are tonnes you can do. For shoppers, there are just tonnes of shops and if you are into skincare products and cosmetics, the usual choices can all be found here. Certain brands are offered at much lower prices compared to normal retail stores so it’s time to stock up. Then there is Tai Hing HK Roast, the closest thing to home at +65 so I make sure I take advantage and pay a visit whenever I found myself in T2. Their HK style BBQ meat is authentic if not a bit pricey. There is also a Japanese koi garden in the middle of all the buzz to provide some zen and an «experience zone» with massage chairs and a big screen TV. I decided to let myself wander off the beaten track and explore, which led me up to this «Entertainment Deck» fone floor up from the shops and immigrration level. There is an online gaming room (which sounds awesome) but I didn’t try and not sure if that’s just a room for you to surf the net but I did see one person playing online games in there. Then there are these individual pods where you can curl up and surf the net while keeping all your gadgets plugged in. That way you need not worry that your ipad/​lap top will run out of battery in-​flight. This combined with free wifi is indeed the utlimate life saver to the modern traveler. I spent a good one hour there and that’s when I also discovered the sunflower garden. I have seen the sign before and thought to myself, wth is this? Well, its a small outdoor podium with — guess what — a lot of sunflowers LOL. Seriously I don’t know who came up with this idea but when you stepped out to this sea of sunflowers after being frozen indoors for a few hours, it is actually quite nice to be standing under the warmth of the sun, watching some sunflowers and planes. And for those who are only transiting through Changi, hey this is your chance to get some sunshine and breeze from this island. To my surprise, I was not the only one there. There was also a team of gardeners watering and tending to the plants so they apparently take really good care of the sunflowers. On my way out, I spotted the movie theater which shows blockbusters non-​stop. Ah, they were showing Frozen but damn, I would have boarded already so maybe next time! True, the caramel colored carpets may look a bit dated compared to T3 but hey, there’s Tai Hing and movies and gaming rooms and sunflowers, what’s there to complain? I used to be really proud of my hometown HKIA but guess what, I think my new adopted home is doing a better job taking care of its visitors.

This terminal is now busier with the likes of Tiger Air, Cebu Pacific and Firefly joining this terminal from the defunct Budget terminal. Along with terminal 1, it’s been renovated before and currently it looks more modern than before. Not as glamorous as terminal 3 but still it has the facilities to keep you entertained. Maybe the lounges aren’t as good but what matters is convenience and that’s what Changi Airport has done well in.

Expectations are high when it comes to Singapore Changi Airport. Generally Changi Airport is efficient and quick in getting you out of its building so you can spend more time either in the city or inside the transit area, doing some duty free shopping or watching free movies or just zoning out.
Of the three terminals, Terminal 2 is in major need of a renovation. I used to like T2 but no longer. Many of the toilets are tiny (only 3 cubicles?) in the transit area and that means a longer trek to the next toilet facilities after you get off the plane. There is one toilet with 5 cubicles, unfortunately two were out of order. There is no sensor for flushing and everything just screams 1990s, I much rather fly out from Terminal 1 (it’s really good after its renovation) and Terminal 3 now. Sorry T2.
I am not sure of it is a fluke or what but one of the self service automated immigration clearance machines conked out. It did not help that the lone staff helping to move people along did not put a sign. So people were queuing to try their luck to see if it will read their passports.
The taxi line is also longer at T2 compared to other terminals but as it is the airport with its surcharge, the line still moves faster than any queues in the Orchard/​CBD areas at night.
Due to the changeover of duty free shopping in perfumes and cosmetics retail operator in November 2014, many items are out of stock or the prices are not displayed accurately. I hope this is just a teething problem and that it will be fun to shop again.

Have you ever experienced bittersweet moments at T2? I guess you might have. This is where I first met him (before the one from my bugis cali review). And that was back in 2004.
He was from Hong Kong and was taking the SQ flight in to meet me for the first time.
We have been talking to each other digitally for about 3 months. It first started with an innocent ‘hi’ on a website (which has since fallen out of favor with the younger crowd).
He was quite chatty and I was infatuated. So we kept sending messages to each other throughout the day. Back then I was a miser (still am) and I refused to pay to upgrade my account and was only allowed to send 5 messages to him and we quickly transited the conversation onto email.
I would check my mailbox religiously throughout the day. The moment I saw his name in the new email folder, I will be awash with happiness reading and re-​reading what he wrote voraciously and then sending one back in response as soon as I can.
There was chemistry between the 2 of us. I poured my heart out to him and him in reverse. We were talking to each other like we have known each other forever. I hope to tell our story here as I review all the places and restaurants we’ve been to in Singapore and around the world.
Physically, it began in T2. When he first walked out of the arrival hall, my heart skipped a beat even though I have seen his pictures. He looks even more dashing in person, slightly taller than me and stuffed into a tight A&F with a handsome squarish face and a geeky pair of glasses. The serious yet sporty hybrid look with a dash of manliness really rocked my boat.
He greeted me and initiated a hug. His big arms wrapped around me and I felt safe. I had this thought in me right at that moment that he is it. That all these time of looking for the significant other to complete me. He was it.
A week later after spending the best 7 days of my life. Both of us were back at T2’s departure hall. We would wave at each other before he passed the immigrations counter and then again after and then again just before he disappears to the pre-​boarding lounge. It was silly but I already missed him. And this would repeat on a 4 monthly basis for the next 7 years.
This one single place has the ability to bring me through an emotional roller coaster, reaching the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows.

Flew FIREfly from Malaysia. Love the efficiency of Changi. Arrived, walked to passport clearance — boom done in 10 minutes tops. I travel alot and this is by far the quickest processing. Well done Changi :)

i have been to quite a number of airport and until now i haven’t found any that would at least be comparable to changi. this airport is child friendly, tourist friendly, clean and a whole lot more. Honestly, I love hanging out here even if I’m not travelling, sending people off, picking people up or just plain dining. This airport terminal has really a lot to offer.

Just another great terminal at Changi Airport (best airport in the world, as per my review). I’ve never been able to decide which terminal I like best, though many seem to think there’s a clear winner. I definitely like T2 though, if only for the wonderful smoking room they have near Transit F.

This may be the coolest airport in the world. It has cactus and butterfly gardens, multiple hotels, swimming pool, bars and restaurants, and endless shopping located in its three connected terminals. There are entertainments centers with seating, TVs, and video games in several places. There are these amazing free locker machines used for charging any brand of phone. There are lounge areas where people can lay down and sleep comfortably without getting a hotel room. Free wifi is available. I’m afraid I may have missed a few of the wonders of this airport, but it is a unique place as you can see.

We flew Tiger Airways from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, and the security check was at each gate instead of grouped together when you first walk into the terminal. Still not sure if this method is more efficient than the grouped queue or not.
And I guess it means that you can have drinks and liquids with you all the way up to the gate, but then you can’t bring anything with you onto the plane.

Il n’est pas forcément très utile de donner un avis sur un aéroport, après tout, nous avons rarement le choix de l’aéroport lorsque d’un voyage. Mais celui de Singapour est tellement bien qu’il mérite qu’on le crie haut et fort !
Grands espaces, propreté irréprochable des sanitaires (avec écrans tactiles à la sortie pour donner son avis sur la propreté), fauteuils avec massage des jambes /​pieds gratuits (et délicieux après 12h de vol), wifi gratuit, chargeurs de téléphone!en libre service (un boîtier qui ferme à clé et qui contient presque tous les connecteurs existants), Burger King (!!), personnels au sol aimables et efficace, etc.
J’ai tout particulièrement apprécié l’organisation des contrôles de sécurité qui se font à chaque porte et qui évitent ainsi la création de longues files d’attente. Il me semble d’ailleurs que cela devient la norme dans de nombreux aéroports.
Bref, l’aéroport de Singapour est à l’image de la ville: propre, organisé, riche en magasins et services absolument indispensables. Le contraste avec Roissy (par exemple) est saisissant !

I’m not sure if other airports do this, but the security screening is at EACH GATE. You don’t go through security and then proceed and have access to all the gates. I’m baffled at the notion that you can’t bring water onto the plane with you whatsoever using this method. However, perhaps they are protecting you from hydrating so you won’t have to use the disgusting lavatories on the plane.
There’s a lot of delicious food options here. Find anything that looks good and it probably will be.
Overall a nice, clean airport.

This airport has ridiculously amazing things I’ve never seen anywhere: touch screen toilet rating screens, a swimming pool, a 24 hour spa where those tiny red fish feed on your dead feet, a koi pond, a gym, a butterfly garden, a free movie theater (that unfortunately plays stuff like John Carter and Rihanna’s Battleship), a free charging station featuring chargers of the world, and free foot massage chairs! Whaaat. They also have some cool normal stuff, like free wifi (still awesome) and computer kiosks with free wifi (ok that is still not normal for an airport). My only gripe is that the carpeting and fluorescent lights make it kind of depressing. It’s ok though, just visit the koi pond and have some fish feed on your feet and you’ll feel better.

T2 used to be my fave Terminal until T3 comes along. but it is still just as good.
One of the secret of T2 is the staff canteen that is open to the public, you know how expensive airport food are, but the staff canteen is really Singaporean acceptable Kopi Tiam prices, it is on the extreme far right corner above the multi storey carpark complex.
Otherwise, this is just another terminal for now.

T2’s been a family haunt for years now — yes it sounds weird to say it, but we used to go to the staff canteen for the duck porridge. If it’s cheap and good, why not, right? I also used to go the the viewing gallery to study when I was in secondary school, but I don’t know if anyone does that any more!
The only times I flew out of this airport was for the occasional US flight, and a recent trip to Europe, and I’ll always be amazed at how efficient our terminal staff are — I’ve never had to wait more than 10 minutes in the immigration lines, and I’m usually out of the airport in under 30 minutes from my arrival. I’ve never had that kind of experience, and domestic terminals don’t count!
These days, we don’t go as much any more, not for the duck porridge, or to use the airport! Most of the flights we take now are either out of T3 (Singapore Airlines flights), or budget ones, that used to go out of Budget Terminal, but now relocated to T1.

Have always loved this terminal — and it’s quite a Singaporean thing to go to the airport to hangout since they are actually malls themselves. Before T3, this terminal was really cool — and had all the facilities — but now with the newer Terminal, it has taken the backseat a bit. There have been refurbishments and all — but T3 still stands out.
What I Love: I love the ceiling of this terminal — it looks like a sail — and when photographed — it’s really modern and chic looking. The terminal has a lot of space — and a lot of natural light, there’s quite a wide variety of stores, eating places, but my fave is the Starbucks. Like quite a few establishments there — it’s 24 hours — and I’ve studied and been there till 5−6am in the morning — so I do have fond memories of this outlet. The staff here are really friendly — they remember me and are sweet and very nice. This terminal is connected to the train station — so it’s a terminal you can’t miss!
What I Don’t Love: Absolutely nothing! ;D