Leading aerospace organizations, government and military delegations, and corporate executives are in Singapore to attend the Singapore Airshow 2016. This bi-annual exhibition gets underway from February 16 – 21 at Changi Exhibition Center. Here are the main points of information you need to understand operations into Singapore, and how to get around once you arrive.
A valid yellow fever vaccination cert is required from travelers who have been in or have passed through a country endemic for yellow fever within the preceding six days.For the full list of countries whose natives require a visa for Singapore, see www.ica.gov.sgPlease note that it is a punishable offence for visitors to overstay in Singapore beyond the number of days given. If there is a need to stay beyond the period granted, visitors may apply for an extension of stay online via e-XTEND or at the Visitors Services Centre before the visit pass expires.
Singapore Customs e-brochure provides distinct guidelines on all customs regulations and clearance procedures. See http://www.customs.gov.sg/individuals/going-through-customs/arrival/guide-for-travellers#sthash.24XThwDk.dpuf
Singapore Dollar - $1 Singapore Dollar equates to roughly $0.7 USD
All private jet passenger and crew baggage will be cleared at JetQuay CIP Terminal.
IATA Code: SINLatitude/ Longitude: 1.3592°N / 103.9894°EElevation: 7mMagnetic variation: 0.2EFuel types: Jet A-1
All operators of non-scheduled, commercial, and non-commercial flights must obtain slots from the Changi Slot Coordinator prior to operations.Private flights:No landing permits are required for private jets (though notification is highly recommended)Non-scheduled flights:Non-scheduled commercial charters need landing permits.Operators are advised to schedule both arrivals and departures outside the following periods:UTC 2300 to 0200 (LT 0700 to 1000) and UTC 0800 to 1100 (LT 1600 to 1900)Parking restrictions: Maximum parking time is 48 hours.Additional notes: Flying displays will be conducted daily during the Singapore Airshow. Here are details of the closures of the airport and airspace:
During the flying displays, Singapore Changi Airport and the airspace will be closed to nonparticipating aircraft (see below)
Hotels near the airport:
Hotel near the airshow:
BusesPublic buses depart the airport terminals for the city from 6am – 12 midnight. The journey takes about an hour.TrainsThe train station is reachable on foot from Terminals 2 and 3 and brings passengers into the city.TaxisTaxis are available outside the arrival halls at all terminals.Expect to pay from $20 - $40 for a half hour journey to the city.For more information, see http://www.changiairport.com
