The World's Best Airport (28 photo)

Author:

Helen

18 apr 2013 11:47

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Singapore's Changi Airport is a major hub for international transport, with more than 135,000 passengers passing through every day. One guy took photos of the airport and explained why no one mind to wait for their flights there. The airport is an architectural marvel. The newest terminal, Terminal 3, was designed by CPG Consultants, in collaboration with Woodhead, Tierra Design and SOM, Bartenbach LichtLabor and Hugh Dutton & Associates

Singapore airport

Most passengers enter the airport at Terminal 3, the newest and largest terminal at Changi, which is where Singapore Airlines is based. At 380,000 sq. m., the terminal is spacious, with high ceilings and an open, airy feel

Singapore airport

Vertical garden at Changi Airport

There's also a lush vertical garden here called the "Green Wall." It has over 20 varieties of plants, vines, and flowers growing on it

Skytain at Changi Airport

It's easy to get between terminals on the Skytrain

Balinese-themed outdoor rooftop pool

One of the best things about Changi airport is its Balinese-themed outdoor rooftop pool, located in Terminal 1. Passengers can pay to use this pool for about $14. (It's free for guests who are staying in the Ambassador Transit Hotel)

Pool garden at Changi Airport

You can watch planes take off and land directly from the pool garden

Tiki bar

The pool also has its own Tiki bar

Fitness centre at Changi Airport in Singapore

And its own fitness center (along with locker rooms, where you can shower after)

Ambassador Transit Hotel at Changi Airport

Rooms here look like normal hotel rooms, with two twin or one double bed, bathrooms, TVs, and desks. Some rooms have windows that look out onto the tarmac

Rooms here look like normal hotel rooms, with two twin or one double bed, bathrooms, TVs, and desks. Some rooms have windows that look out onto the tarmac

Rooftop sunflower garden

The airport has a nature trail, which encourages passengers to go outdoors and breathe in fresh air while at the airport. There are five gardens in the airport, including a rooftop sunflower garden

Butterfly garden

There's even an enclosed butterfly garden — the first such garden in an airport — which is home to butterflies, flowers, lush greenery, and a 6-meter (20-ft.) waterfall

Greenery at Changi Airport

There's lots of greenery inside the airport too

Internet terminal

There are free internet terminals scattered throughout the airport, making it easy to stay in touch

Charging station

And free charging stations, where you can lock up your phone while it charges

Cool bathrooms at Changi Airport

Everything here is technologically savvy—even the bathrooms. Each bathroom has an electronic monitoring system where passengers can rate the cleanliness of the bathroom. If you're not happy with the service, simply tap the frowny face on the touchscreen monitor

bathroom alert system

Then tap the reason why you're unhappy with the bathroom, and a message will immediately be sent to the bathroom supervisor alerting them to the issue

Designer shops

High-end designer shops, like Gucci, Burberry, and Hermes, keep shoppers occupied while they wait for their flights

Duty free stores

But there are also some more affordable shops, and lots of duty free stores

Singapore's famous Harry's Bar

There are tons of dining and drinking options. The airport even has an outpost of Singapore's famous Harry's Bar

Buffet at Changi Airport

But I chose to eat at the sumptuous buffet in the first class lounge

Sushi

Where I ate fresh sushi

Desserts at Changi Airport

And had some dainty petit fours for dessert

Movie theatre at Changi Airport

When you're tired of eating, drinking and shopping, you can watch a movie. There are two movie theaters in the airport, which show a rotating roster of current movies, like the Bourne Legacy

Four-story slide

Kids will love the awesome four-story, 40-ft. slide

Slide for adults

As will adults. If you spend $10 at any airport venue, you're eligible to ride the slide

Cushy chairs

The whole airport is designed to help people relax and to make the flying experience less stressful. You'll find seating areas scattered throughout the airport with cushy chairs for napping, reading, or TV watching. The chairs were really comfortable