Changi Airport Terminal 5

TERMINAL 5

Terminal 5 is an integral part of the Changi East development, which will position Singapore to capture future growth opportunities in the region.

Terminal 5’s roof design is an assembly of overlapping roof leaves with varying heights, creating a variety of spaces that are more human-scale. This provides a cosy feel within the mega terminal.

The curved shapes of the roof allow natural light to filter through, evoking a sense of dynamism and excitement of flight.

All the buildings in Terminal 5 will be connected via an automated people mover system. There will also be an extension to Terminal 2, where passengers can connect to the rest of Changi Airport.

Arriving passengers can conveniently hop onto the automated people mover system which will bring them directly to the Arrival Immigration Hall.

Passengers are greeted by Terminal 5's vertical gardens as they make their way to the baggage claim belt, providing them with a warm welcome to Singapore.

The sculpted columns and ceilings of the underground MRT station mimic rain trees, creating a connection to nature.

T5 will be a place of shared experiences where precious memories with friends and family are forged.

Terminal 5 (T5) is located within the 1,080-hectare Changi East development. The terminal is designed with the flexibility to be built in two phases, in line with traffic growth. In its first phase, T5 will be able to handle about 50 million passenger movements per year and is expected to be operational around the mid-2030s. It will allow Changi Airport to significantly increase its handling capacity and strengthen its position as a premier air hub as travel demand continues to increase in the decades ahead.

T5 will be linked to the existing terminals at Changi Airport, so that the airport can operate as a single integrated air hub. It will house a ground transportation centre that brings together train, bus, taxi and other transport services. T5 also offers the possibility of enhanced air and sea connectivity - for more seamless passenger travel, including convenient connections to neighbouring destinations via ferry services.

Drawing on lessons learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic, T5 has also been designed with the flexibility to operate as smaller sub-terminals when needed. Specialised provisions to reduce the transmission of diseases will also be deployed in T5, including contactless systems at passenger touchpoints and enhanced ventilation systems.

As a new gateway to Singapore, T5 offers new possibilities and will bring new surprises. It will reinforce Changi Airport’s status as a national icon and be a place of shared experiences across generations of Singaporeans, where precious memories are forged with friends and family.

A MEGA-YET-COSY TERMINAL

T5’s design concept is characterised by a unique collection of overlapping curved roofs with varying heights. The ‘roof leaves’ break the mega terminal building into smaller spaces that are more human scale. Combined with natural light and landscaping at appropriate spaces, the terminal will have a cosy yet uplifting feel.

To make it easier for passengers to get around the terminal, an automated people mover (APM) system will be used to reduce walking distances. Together with travellators, walking distances in T5 will be comparable to Changi’s current terminals. The APM network will also link T5 to Terminal 2, facilitating seamless transfers to the other terminals.

A TECHNOLOGICALLY-INSPIRED TERMINAL

T5 will leverage technology to automate and digitalise airport operations. This will enable the airport to operate at scale in a sustainable manner, with reduced reliance on manpower. In addition to various ongoing trials to enhance airport operations via automation, video analytics, AI and robotics are also being trialled for wider implementation in T5.

Aircraft 360

Video analytics and AI help monitor aircraft turnaround activities and predict potential delays in flight departures. With full visibility of the situation, ground handlers can better deploy resources to mitigate potential delays.

Autonomous Vehicle

Autonomous vehicles will be used to shuttle passengers and staff in the airside. They raise workforce productivity, optimise airside road traffic and potentially improve road safety.

Autonomous Baggage Transfer

Autonomous baggage tractors transport baggage between terminals and aircraft, improving efficiency in bad weather, and enhancing passenger service levels. They can also load and unload Unit Load Devices using bi-directional robotic arms, eliminating the need for intermediate equipment.

Automated Aerobridge Docking

The automated aerobridge docking system will allow remote docking of both aerobridges onto a wide-body aircraft simultaneously, improving productivity and operational efficiency.

Robotic Baggage Handling

Robotic baggage handlers can operate in the terminals and under rain and lightning conditions at the aircraft stands, enabling continuous operations and timely delivery of baggage for passengers.

Clean Energy Apron

From 2025, all new airside light vehicles, forklifts and tractors will be electric. In the coming years, the airside electric vehicle charging network will triple to 300 points. Terminal 5 will be able to support a fully electric airside fleet.

A SUSTAINABLE TERMINAL

T5 will be a Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy Building, as certified by the Building and Construction Authority. Powered by a larger share of clean energy, it will be equipped with building management systems that feature innovative and efficient systems design. The terminal will feature one of the largest rooftop solar panel systems in Singapore, which can potentially generate enough energy to power 20,000 4-room HDB flats for a year. T5 will also be ready for environmentally friendly solutions such as providing fixed ground power and district cooling, as well as viable alternative fuels including the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for aircraft.

For more information about T5, please refer to CAG’s factsheet.