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The Changi East development is Changi Airport’s largest development to date, and consists of various programmes. This includes Changi Airport’s Terminal 5, a three-runway system, the construction of tunnels and other underground systems, landside and aviation support, as well as the Changi East Industrial Zone. The Changi East development will ensure that Changi Airport is ready to handle future growth in air travel and the Singapore air hub can continue to contribute to the country’s long-term economic development.
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As Changi Airport’s largest expansion project to date, the development includes:
- Changi Airport’s fifth terminal, Terminal 5 (T5)
- A three-runway system
- The construction of tunnels and other underground systems
- Landside and aviation support facilities
- The Changi East Industrial Zone
2026
As part of public engagement efforts, CAG launched the “T5 In the Making” exhibition in January 2026, offering visitors a closer look at Terminal 5’s vision, design and future innovations
2025
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong breaks ground for Terminal 5, marking the start of construction. Works have since progressed steadily, with major contracts awarded for construction of substructure works, intra-terminal tunnels, and supporting airside infrastructure.
2022
The resumption of work on the T5 project is announced in 2022. MOT, CAAS and CAG have taken the opportunity of the two-year pause to comprehensively review the T5 design to make it more modular, resilient and sustainable. Construction of T5 will commence in about two years for T5 to meet the anticipated demand for air travel around the mid-2030s.
2020
A two-year pause of the T5 project is announced in 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim is to assess the impact of Covid-19 on aviation growth, learn from the pandemic experience, and review T5’s design to meet the needs of post-pandemic travel.
2018
CAG announces the appointment of the Master Building Consultants (MBC) in 2018, to provide architectural design and engineering consultancy services for the development of T5. The Master Civil Consultants (MCC) are also appointed, to provide consultancy services for the design of infrastructure at the landside and airside areas outside of the T5 buildings.
2014
Land preparation works for Changi East and planning for T5 begin in 2014, including functional design studies and concept development for the terminal.
2013
PM Lee Hsien Loong spoke about the plans for T5 and Changi East in his National Day Rally speech. Shortly after, the Changi 2036 Steering Committee, which was established to develop a holistic long-term plan for the expansion of Changi Airport, announces its recommendations to construct Terminal 5 (T5) and implement a three-runway system at Changi.
Frequently asked Questions
Changi Airport's T5 is one of the key programmes under the Changi East development. The terminal will enable Changi Airport to safely and effectively handle the projected large volumes of air traffic in the medium-to long-term and will be ready to meet the anticipated demand around the mid-2030s.
The new facilities will enable Changi Airport to be operated as a single, integrated airport across terminals, and offer a more seamless travel experience.
Works at Changi East are progressively taking place, with different completion dates for its various programmes. The three-runway system will be among the first of the Changi East development works to be completed and it is expected to be operationalised in the mid-2020s. The three-runway system will reduce congestion in the airside, allowing for more flight movements in a safe and efficient manner.
Funding for Changi East will come from three parties—the Singapore Government, Changi Airport Group (CAG) and airport users (including airlines and passengers).
Individuals who are interested in joining the Changi East team can visit the Changi East career page. Procurement opportunities are also listed on Changi Airport’s procurement site.
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