Changi Airport Terminal 4
Other than our Garden City status and ban on gum imports, if there’s one thing our Little Red Dot is known for, it’s the fact that we’ve got the best airport in the world. It isn’t hard to see why – Changi Airport has spiffy facilities like a 4-storey high slide, a 24/7 movie theatre, and even the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at Jewel Changi.
Then there are our terminals. For frequent travellers out of Changi Airport, Terminals 1-3 would no doubt be familiar ones. But there’s also the oft overlooked Terminal 4, the smallest of the lot. Size doesn’t matter in this case, as this terminal is chock full of tech, art installations, and green spaces that only add to the experience that makes Changi Airport number 1.
How to get to Changi Airport Terminal 4
The Skytrain system unfortunately doesn’t cut through Terminal 4, but that doesn’t mean getting there will be a hassle. There are shuttle bus services on both the Public and Transit sides to get you to this side of the airport.
If you’re coming by MRT, you can either stop at Tanah Merah MRT station and take bus 24 to the bus stop ‘Airport Police Stn’, which is right in front of Terminal 4, or stop at Changi Airport MRT station at Terminal 2 and take a public shuttle bus from there.
Public Bus Shuttle Service to Terminal 4
| Time | Boarding Points | Alighting Point |
| 6am-12am, Daily
Direct service from each terminal |
Terminal 1 Departure Central Curbside (7-9 mins frequency)
Terminal 2 Arrival Pick-up Door 1 (5 min frequency) |
Terminal 4 Arrival Bus Lounge
Terminal 4 Departure Door 4 |
| 12am-6am, Daily
Round trips only |
T3/MRT > T1/Jewel > T2/MRT > T4 (19 min frequency)
T3 boarding/alighting point is at Departure Door 8 |
|
Transit Shuttle Bus Service to Terminal 4
| Time | Route |
| 24 hours, Daily
8 min frequency |
T1 Gate C21 / T2 Arrival Immigration Hall F / T3 Arrival Immigration Hall A <> T4 Transfer Lounge |
Which airlines fly from Changi Airport Terminal 4?
Terminal 4 has quietly grown into one of Changi’s most diverse terminals, now home to over 20 airlines from long-time tenants like Cathay Pacific and Korean Air to recent arrivals like Batik Air and AirBorneo.
Next time you’re booking a flight to nearby destinations like Da Nang or Bali, consider checking out these airlines, as they all fly from Terminal 4:
- AirAsia
- AirBorneo
- Batik Air
- Cambodia Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Cebu Pacific Air
- Hainan Airlines
- Jeju Air
- Juneyao Airlines
- Korean Air
- Loong Air
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
- Pelita Air
- Spring Airlines
- Sun PhuQuoc Airways
- Thai AirAsia
- Thai Lion Air
- Tianjin Airlines
- TransNusa
- VietJet Air
- West Air
Automated check-in with facial recognition
Despite our penchant for queuing hours for the latest food fads, none of us enjoy long lines when it comes to checking in for a much-needed getaway. In a Fast And Seamless Travel (FAST) initiative, T4 has been equipped with automated check-in machines to ease and speed up the departure and boarding process.
Automated bag drop.
You’ll do everything on your own, such as checking in and printing out boarding passes, as well as dropping off your luggage into the automated bag drop where it will be conveyed to the aircraft.
Of course, if you prefer personal service, there are also conventional check-in counters with friendly airport staff to assist you.
For security and verification purposes, advanced facial recognition technology ensures that the same traveller follows through the whole process from start to end – with a quick auto face scan at each barrier point.
Security checks are also sped up. Thanks to a medical-grade CT scanner, you’ll no longer have to remove your laptops and phones from your bags before putting them in separate trays to be scanned. Just dump your carry-ons into the large trays, and you’re good to go.
Only passengers travelling on the following airlines can use the FAST machines:
- AirAsia
- Cathay Pacific
- Cebu Pacific
- Korean Air
- Vietjet
- Batik Air Malaysia
Heritage Zone with digital theatre show
In a nod to our rich local culture, T4 boasts a row of Baroque and Rococo shophouse replicas, similar to those found in Joo Chiat and Katong.
While the upper floors of these “shophouses” don’t actually have store units, they aren’t just for decoration – their facade opens up to reveal a mini digital theatre show titled Nanyang Blossom.
The show is set a century earlier in 1830s Singapore. It follows a blossoming romance between two young migrant workers against the backdrop of 2 shophouses, a shipping company and a teahouse, as a heartfelt nod to the early immigrants who helped build modern-day Singapore.
Even the toilets in the Heritage Zone bring a blast from the past. Spot colonial-era lamps and Peranakan-inspired tiles on the washroom floor.
What is there to see at Changi Airport Terminal 4 while waiting for my flight?
Changi Airport has a number of iconic art installations like Kinetic Rain at Terminal 1 and Flap Pix at Terminal 2, the latter of which features a travel flip board that projects your silhouette. You’ll spot even more of such artwork at Terminal 4 from the minute you step inside.
(The Birds).
Seeing the full masterpiece of Les Oiseaux, or The Birds, will require some walking. At the Arrival Hall, you’ll see 1 of the 3 birds of the art installation perched on a tree. As for the other 2, you’ll need to visit the Departure Hall to catch them in mid-flight above the check-in counters.
Petalclouds.
While you’re here, be sure to look up to view Petalclouds, another kinetic sculpture that moves to light and music.
There’s also an immersive video wall just before you move from the Public to the Transit area of the terminal. The animated videos whimsically depict the check-in process of how your luggage goes from the airport to your destination.
There’s no lack of art within the Transit area as well. The biggest sculpture is the Chandelier, a 16m-tall structure meant for the young and young at heart to climb all over. This free playground has a spiral of nets to climb up, with a platform at the top to take in your surroundings. Parents, you’ll want to bookmark this one to tire Junior out so that they don’t fuss about on the flight.
Image credit: Changi Airport
Steel in Bloom.
As for that much-needed shot for your IG feed, make a pit stop at Steel in Bloom just before your flight. It’s a garden that not only has a koi pond, but also a grand sculpture of steel flowers, plants, and butterflies that is illuminated in multi-coloured lights.
Where can I rest & relax at Changi Airport Terminal 4?
It ain’t Singapore if there ain’t greenery. Like Terminals 1-3, Terminal 4 has an abundance of plants, including real trees kept alive by an underground watering system.
Take a rest on one of the many colourful plush chairs and admire the vegetation around you. There are loads of designs to pick from, including ergonomic ones with extra comfy backrests.
Fun fact: the fabric on all these chairs were selected to last up to 100,000 rubs.
Image credit: Mario Ong via Facebook
If you’re already missing your gaming console at home, you can head over to the Entertainment Corner near Gate G18 that’s open 24/7 and free for passengers in the transit area to use. There are Xbox Kinect sports games and retro video games like Pac-Man, foosball, Street Fighter, and more. None of these games require arcade tokens either, so you can just rock up and start button mashing.
What to eat at Changi Airport Terminal 4?
Image adapted from: Aloysius L. via Google Maps, Texas Chicken Singapore via Facebook
When it comes to food options at Changi Airport, you’ve got a couple of options in both public and transit areas, so you don’t have to travel too far to fill your stomach. Firstly, there are 2 fast food joints on Level 2, namely Burger King and Texas Chicken if you’re looking for a fuss-free meal. Do note that the latter’s located in the transit area, but they’re both open 24/7.
Image credit: Changi Airport
The Kopitiam food court in the public area of T4 is another option where you can get a taste of Singapore’s delicacies, such as bak kut teh, prawn noodles, and nasi lemak, just to name a few. For travellers in the transit area, you can head to the International Food Hall; it’s filled with various stalls selling cuisine from all over the world, like Hong Kong wanton noodles and Vietnamese pho.
Image adapted from: Changi Airport, Diana Walnes via Google Maps
And while there are mainstays like Starbucks and Paris Baguette, you can also get specialty coffee from ZUS Coffee and grab a heartier bite at PappaRich before your flight out from Terminal 4.
Is Changi Airport connected to the MRT?
No, Terminal 4 isn’t linked to the Skytrain or MRT like Terminals 1 to 3. The easiest way in is via a free shuttle bus from Terminal 1, 2 or 3. Alternatively, take the MRT to Tanah Merah and hop on bus 24 to ‘Airport Police Stn’, right outside Terminal 4.
What to do at Changi Airport Terminal 4
Terminal 4 might be the smallest terminal of Changi Airport, but it is definitely not one to be underestimated. For what it lacks in size, it makes up for by leaps and bounds with its amazing features and aesthetics.
Lots of us can agree that Changi Airport isn’t just an airport – it’s a national treasure, and visiting it is an experience in itself. So even if you aren’t jetting off for a vacation anytime soon, it’d be fun to head down anyway to check out this spanking new airport terminal.
Find out more about Changi Airport Terminal 4
Sign Up with TSL Connect
Cover image adapted from: Changi Airport
Last updated by Josiah Neo on 7th September 2026.