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Changi Airport Breaks Ground on Terminal 5, Paving Way for Major Expansion

The new terminal, set to open in the mid-2030s, will double the airport's capacity with advanced automation and pandemic-ready design.

A general view shows the facade of Jewel, along with a walkway linking it to the various terminals in Changi Airport in Singapore, April 11, 2019. REUTERS/Feline Lim/File Photo
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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.