Changi: Airside access between T3 and T1
Aug 5, 2014, 7:40 pm
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Changi: Airside access between T3 and T1
Later this year I'm flying on SQ from SIN to LHR. Although I have MPG and BAEC Silver I have no status with SQ or Star Alliance.
I believe my SQ flight departs from T3. As far as lounge access is concerned it seems from what I have been reading that the only one worth visiting that I have access to (I have PP) is the Skyview in T1.
1. Once checked in and airside is it easy to go between T3 and T1?
2. As far as I can make out the Skyview Lounge is above the "D" gate end of T1 and my SQ flight usually leaves from gates A1-A8 in T3. What's the best way of getting to the Skyview from T3. Skytrain to T2 and then Skytrain to T1? Or Skytrain to T1 and then walk?
3. How much time should I allow?
Thanks
I believe my SQ flight departs from T3. As far as lounge access is concerned it seems from what I have been reading that the only one worth visiting that I have access to (I have PP) is the Skyview in T1.
1. Once checked in and airside is it easy to go between T3 and T1?
2. As far as I can make out the Skyview Lounge is above the "D" gate end of T1 and my SQ flight usually leaves from gates A1-A8 in T3. What's the best way of getting to the Skyview from T3. Skytrain to T2 and then Skytrain to T1? Or Skytrain to T1 and then walk?
3. How much time should I allow?
Thanks
Aug 5, 2014, 7:53 pm
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You can try the T3 dnata lounge if you don't want the hassle.
All 3 terminals are accessible via the skytrain from airside or public side. T2 and T3 is also linked by a bridge which is walkable above the subway station, but taking the skytrain would be more convenient.
All 3 terminals are accessible via the skytrain from airside or public side. T2 and T3 is also linked by a bridge which is walkable above the subway station, but taking the skytrain would be more convenient.
Aug 5, 2014, 8:00 pm
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Aug 6, 2014, 6:36 am
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I always use this lounge when I'm departing from T2 or T3. If at T1, I'll use the Skyview Lounge. I get unlimited access using my ANZ Travel Visa CC.
Aug 6, 2014, 7:17 am
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Don't forget that Changi has security at the gate. So you will need to allow for travel time from Skyview to T3 (only a few minutes really) but also a bit more for the security itself.
The skytrain trip itself shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes all up, including the wait time. It really is very efficient and frequent.
The skytrain trip itself shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes all up, including the wait time. It really is very efficient and frequent.
Aug 6, 2014, 7:32 am
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You can also walk between all the "terminals" as there are no barriers of any sort. It's literally one huge terminal with different parts labelled as T1, T2 and T3. 
Aug 6, 2014, 9:18 am
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Concur with this. The walk from the D gates in T1 where Skyview is at to the B gates in T3 is 10 - 12 min tops
Aug 6, 2014, 9:56 pm
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Yes, faster if fit/fast walker. If travelling from T3, gates B6-B10 the closest Priority Pass lounge would actually be the SATS Rainforest Lounge in T1, very close to the high numbered B gates, although lounge is not recommended, particularly if one likes to enjoy a "tipple" pre-flight!
Aug 7, 2014, 7:54 pm
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Yes, faster if fit/fast walker. If travelling from T3, gates B6-B10 the closest Priority Pass lounge would actually be the SATS Rainforest Lounge in T1, very close to the high numbered B gates, although lounge is not recommended, particularly if one likes to enjoy a "tipple" pre-flight!
Aug 8, 2014, 5:50 am
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Also, I'd like to recommend The Green Market, which in my opinion has the best food (but be warned: no toilet/shower)
Aug 8, 2014, 6:11 am
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Don't forget that Changi has security at the gate. So you will need to allow for travel time from Skyview to T3 (only a few minutes really) but also a bit more for the security itself.
The skytrain trip itself shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes all up, including the wait time. It really is very efficient and frequent.
The skytrain trip itself shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes all up, including the wait time. It really is very efficient and frequent.
When departing from T2, I know exactly how many minutes I've to walk at gentle speed and can plan ahead when I've got to leave the lounge to get to the gate no more than 15 minutes prior to departure. Getting into the plane too early at Change can, at times, really be annoying, especially when the airplanes AC isn't running up to speed.
Aug 8, 2014, 8:31 am
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Basically in the last 10 mins before SQ flights close, queues are definitely not a problem, it's only an hour before the flight that they tend to be much longer.