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GETTING THERE TRAVEL GUIDE
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Getting to Singapore
Getting There by AirThe national airline is Singapore Airlines (SQ) (website: www.singaporeair.com).
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Singapore is 14 hours, and from New York is 24 hours.
Main Airports
Changi (SIN) (website: www.changi.airport.com.sg) is is recognised as one of the best airports in the world. With 80 airlines serving more than 180 cities in over 50 countries, Changi Airport has established itself as a major aviation hub in the Asia Pacific region. Changi Airport now has an annual handling capacity of more than 70 million passengers. Facilities: Fitness centre, swimming pool, supermarket, medical clinics and full banking services (including money changing) to business centres and transit hotels with private bathrooms (advance booking is recommended for the hotels). There are left luggage facilities, post offices, bars and restaurants, extensive duty-free shops and car hire operators.
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Singapore (website: www.mpa.gov.sg). The world's busiest in terms of tonnage; it is served by a growing number of international passenger cruise lines. Cruising is one of the fastest-growing tourist development areas in Singapore and there are plans to considerably expand the already extensive port facilities. There is now also a number of international operators using Singapore as a base for cruises throughout South East Asia.
Getting There by Rail
Trains run to Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Malacca (Malaysia) on a route which extends to Bangkok (Thailand). Services operate daily between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur; some offer air conditioning and dining cars. There are also overnight trains with sleepers.
The Eastern and Oriental Express is a luxurious train traveling from Thailand and Malaysia to Singapore.
Getting There by Road
Singapore is connected to Malaysia and the mainland of Asia by two causeways: one which crosses the Johor Strait; the other linking Tuas in Singapore. Foreign motorists are required to pay a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and a toll charge at the checkpoint upon entry into Singapore. Payment is to be paid using an electronic smartcard called an Autopass Card (sold at booths or VEP/toll offices at the checkpoint). Motorists need to show a valid road tax disc and an insurance certificate for the vehicle when buying the Autopass Card. Toll charges are payable upon arrival and departure from Singapore using the Tuas checkpoint and on departure from Singapore at the Woodlands checkpoint.
Note:Bus and coach services operate to the Malaysian town of Johor Bahru and beyond. For required documentation, see Getting Around section.
