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.
Immigration
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.sg
Please 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.
Customs Rules
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
Currency
Singapore Dollar – $1 Singapore Dollar equates to roughly $0.7 USD
Baggage Clearance
All private jet passenger and crew baggage will be cleared at JetQuay CIP Terminal.
Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
IATA Code: SIN
Latitude/ Longitude: 1.3592°N / 103.9894°E
Elevation: 7m
Magnetic variation: 0.2E
Fuel types: Jet A-1
Operations
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:
Wednesday, 17 Feb 0330 – 0430 UTC
Thursday, 18 Feb 0330 – 0430 UTC
Friday, 19 Feb 16 NIL
Saturday, 20 Feb 0230 – 0310 / 0620 – 0700 UTC
Sunday, 21 Feb 0230 – 0310 / 0620 – 0700 UTC
During the flying displays, Singapore Changi Airport and the airspace will be closed to nonparticipating aircraft (see below)
Accommodation
Hotels near the airport:
Crowne Plaza Hotel at Terminal 3
Capri Fraser Hotel
Grand Mercure Hotel
Hotel near the airshow:
Changi village hotel
Transport
Buses
Public buses depart the airport terminals for the city from 6am – 12 midnight. The journey takes about an hour.
Trains
The train station is reachable on foot from Terminals 2 and 3 and brings passengers into the city.
Taxis
Taxis are available outside the arrival halls at all terminals.
Expect to pay from $20 – $40 for a half hour journey to the city.
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