The Hipster’s Guide to World Airports - Part 2
In Part Two this week, we explore an airport that is truly dear to my heart, Singapore’s Changi Airport. I could probably live there, if they offered affordable housing. It has absolutely everything, of every kind, for every budget and it is a one-of-a-kind place, many times imitated but never accurately duplicated. So, after you have gone through Rome’s Fiumicino and Newark’s Liberty International, in Part One, do check out the very best offered on the other side of the world. I published this a few months ago, but it’s worth a rewind to check it out again. And make sure we haven’t missed out on anything…
In fact, Singapore Changi Airport is where I want to start this adventure. This week, travel with me to the point of entry - and exit - to any nation… Only in Singapore, they have made it into an art. A truly painless experience of duty free shopping, luxury goods, trinkets and delightful food to suit even the most discerning of palates. Not a single grumpy customs agent in sight, no wasting time around the baggage claim, only shopping, great coffee shops, fun transportation and smiles all around. Come on, lets explore Singapore Changi Airport together. It’s bound to happen one day, I am sure you’ll pass through it. After all, Asia is becoming the center of the world and Singapore is its epicenter…
If you are arriving into Singapore from the US or Europe, on a Singapore Airlines flight, you’ll most certainly step foot into Terminal 3. This will be your fantastic first experience of the wonder that is Changi. If you’ll be arriving on United, Qatar, Jet Airways or most international airlines, this will also be your initial point of entry. But most flights from Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa arrive into Terminal 2. The great thing about Changi Airport is that it’s all so well connected, you have the time to see all three terminals, if you so fancy. Their Skytrain comes every three minutes - tops! - and takes only about four minutes to the farthest point. So, discover it all, buy it all, taste it all and N-joy a mini slice of Singapore.
