Taxi & Ride-Hail
Metered taxis from the Arrival ranks, six ride-hail apps to choose from, and a 24-hour Ground Transport Concierge with flat-fare transfers. Here are the real surcharges and fares — taken from Changi Airport's official transport pages.
S$25–45
To the city (metered)
S$6 / S$8
Airport surcharge
~30 min
To the city
24h
GTC transfers
Taxi ranks & operator hotlines
Taxis wait at the stands in the Arrival areas of Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4. All fares are metered. To book in advance, call one of the operators below or use their app — surcharges may apply on top of the metered fare.
Flag-down charges differ between taxi companies and are set by the operator, not the airport. Always check the meter starts at the correct flag-down fare.
Private-hire cars
Book a private-hire car on one of the apps below, then head to the Arrival and Ride-Hailing pick-up points at Terminals 1, 2, 3 or 4. Fares are dynamic and can surge during peak arrivals — compare with the metered taxi queue before you commit.
Grab
Largest ride-hail operator in Singapore
Gojek
Competitive point-to-point fares
Zig
ComfortDelGro's booking app
Tada Mobility
Zero-commission ride-hail
Ryde
Multi-service ride-hail app
Geolah
On-demand private hire
Taxi surcharges — exactly what you pay
All surcharges below are stacked on top of the metered fare. The airport surcharge is a flat fee for any trip starting at Changi; the midnight and peak-hour surcharges apply to taxis nationwide. Figures sourced from Changi Airport's official "Leaving the Airport" page.
Airport surcharge (flat)
| Time | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mon–Sun, 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM | S$8 |
| All other times | S$6 |
Nationwide taxi surcharges
| Surcharge | Time | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight surcharge | Mon–Sun, 12:00 AM – 5:59 AM | 50% of final metered fare |
| Peak-hour surcharge | Mon–Fri (excl. PH), 6:00 AM – 9:29 AM | 25% of final metered fare |
| Peak-hour surcharge | Sat, Sun & PH, 10:00 AM – 1:59 PM | 25% of final metered fare |
| Peak-hour surcharge | Mon–Sun, 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM | 25% of final metered fare |
Source: changiairport.com/en/at-changi/transport-and-directions/leaving-the-airport.html. Surcharges are set nationally by LTA and the airport; verify current rates before travelling.
Ground Transport Concierge (GTC)
Prefer a fixed price with no meter and no surge? Changi's 24-hour Ground Transport Concierge offers flat-fare transfers to anywhere in Singapore. Book in advance via the Changi App or the GTC online store, or walk up to a GTC counter in any Arrival hall.
Any destination in Singapore, one drop-off
Any destination in Singapore, one drop-off
Destination surcharges
- Sembawang Shipyard, Jurong Island, Changi Airfreight Centre+S$30
- Tuas Mega shipyard / PSA Tuas port (beyond Seatrium Tuas yard)+S$75
Where to find the GTC counters
Good to know: The GTC is useful for groups, families with lots of luggage, or late-night arrivals when ride-hail prices surge. The flat fare is fixed regardless of traffic, so it can be cheaper than a metered taxi in a jam.