Press release - 30 March 2015 12:00

Operating Indicators for February 2015

SINGAPORE, 30 March 2015 – Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport grew 0.3% on-year in February 2015, with 4.12 million passengers passing through the airport. There was a 7.3% increase in airfreight movements to 136,000 tonnes of cargo processed during the month. Aircraft movements decreased by 1.0% to 26,490.

The Lunar New Year holidays which this year fell in February compared to January last year, boosted travel demand to Northeast Asia, South Asia and the Southwest Pacific. Among Changi’s top 10 markets, China and Thailand traffic rose 14% and 21% respectively, driven by strong growth in demand for travel to and from Shanghai and Bangkok, compared to February 2014.

As at 1 March 2015, more than 100 airlines operate at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to over 300 cities in some 80 countries and territories worldwide. With more than 6,600 weekly scheduled flights, an aircraft takes off or lands at Changi roughly once every 90 seconds.

Changi Airport’s traffic statistics are available at http://www.changiairportgroup.com/cag/html/the-group/air_traffic_statistics.html.

Other highlights at Changi

New Stores and Re-openings – SingKids PlaySystem reopened its indoor playground in Terminal 3 Basement 2, with new toys and play equipment decked out in a ‘Teddy & Me’ concept. Also in the same terminal, passengers looking for a place to unwind with a pint of beer before boarding can head to the new Carlsberg Sports Bar in the Departure Transit Lounge.

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About Changi Airport Group

Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) (www.changiairportgroup.com) was formed on 16 June 2009 and the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN, ICAO: WSSS) followed on 1 July 2009. As the company managing Changi Airport, CAG undertakes key functions focusing on airport operations and management, air hub development, commercial activities and airport emergency services. CAG also manages Seletar Airport (IATA: XSP, ICAO: WSSL) and through its subsidiary Changi Airports International, invests in and manages foreign airports.

Changi Airport is the world's sixth busiest airport for international traffic. It served a record 54.1 million passengers from around the globe in 2014. More than 350 retail stores and 160 F&B outlets are situated across three terminals to cater to passengers and visitors. With over 100 airlines providing connectivity to 300 cities worldwide, Changi Airport handles about 6,600 flights every week, or about one every 90 seconds.

Operating Indicators for January 2015

Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.42 million passenger movements in January 2015, 3.8% less than a year ago. In tandem, aircraft movements decreased 5.2% to 28,800. Airfreight movements rose 1% to 151,800 for the month.

29 January 2015 12:00

Changi Airport crosses 54-million passenger mark in 2014

Singapore Changi Airport managed 54.1 million passenger movements in 2014, the most in its 33-year history. This was a 0.7% increase compared to the whole of 2013. Cargo volumes were stable at 1.84 million tonnes while flight movements dipped 0.7% to 341,390 for the year.

30 December 2014 12:00

Operating Indicators for November 2014

Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.42 million passenger movements in November 2014, a decrease of 1.1% year-on-year. Aircraft movements were 5% lower with 28,000 take-offs and landings. In the same month, 156,500 tonnes of cargo was handled, 2.2% lower than a year ago.

27 April 2015 14:00

Operating Indicators for March 2015

SINGAPORE, 27 April 2015 – Singapore Changi Airport recorded 4.54 million passenger movements in March 2015, 0.9% higher than a year ago. Aircraft movements were 1.2% fewer with 28,800 landings and take-offs, and cargo movements fell 4.2% to 162,700 tonnes.

2 June 2015 15:00

Operating Indicators for April 2015

Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.39 million passenger movements in April 2015, up 0.2% from a year ago. On the cargo front, airfreight shipments at Changi grew 1.6% to 153,400 tonnes. However, there were fewer aircraft landings and takeoffs during the month, down 0.4% on-year to 28,260.

28 June 2015 17:06

Operating Indicators for May 2015

Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.48 million passenger movements in May 2015, a growth of 2.6% compared to the same period in 2014. Flight movements increased by 0.4% to 29,000. During the month, 157,000 tonnes of airfreight were processed at Changi, a 0.3% decrease year-on-year.