Overview
- Terminal 5 will handle 50 million passengers annually in its first phase and consolidate Singapore Airlines and Scoot operations under one roof.
- The terminal is part of the 1,080-hectare Changi East development, which includes cargo facilities and a third runway to be integrated by 2030.
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted that Terminal 5 will connect Singapore to over 200 cities by the mid-2030s, up from 170 currently.
- Advanced automation, state-of-the-art systems, and a ground transport hub will enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.
- Construction resumed after a two-year COVID-19 pause, with S$4.75 billion in contracts awarded for substructure and airside works.