Changi Airport is the first airport in Asia to proceed and build a new terminal to cater to the booming budget travel industry. With an initial capacity of 2.7 million passengers a year, the terminal is designed to provide a low cost operating environment to suit the business models of low cost carriers. The terminal, which has been built at a cost of $45 million, has scope for further expansion to handle up to 4.0 million passengers. All airlines are welcome to use the Budget Terminal. While airside charges such as landing and parking charges are the same as Terminals 1 and 2, airport related terminal charges such as office and check-in counter rentals, as well as the passenger service charge, are generally 50% that of the Terminals 1 and 2. The Budget Terminal is equipped with the following infrastructure :
- 18 Departure Check-in Counters
- 24 Departure / Arrival Immigration Counters
- 12 Departure / Arrival Immigration Auto Clearance System (IACS) Counters
- 7 Departure Gates
- 10 Aircraft Parking Bays
- 3 Arrival Baggage Claim Belts
- Open-air car park with about 300 parking lots
Up to 3,000 m2 has been set aside for retail and food & beverage outlets at both the restricted and public areas of the Budget Terminal. There is a total of 13 retail outlets (including duty-free shops) selling products ranging from perfumes and cosmetics, liquor and tobacco to fashion accessories, as well as 4 food kiosks and 1 restaurant at the terminal. Passengers have access to a wide range of facilities, including free internet terminals, public phones offering free local calls and television in the departure lounge. Passengers also are able to shuttle conveniently between the Budget Terminal and Changi Airport by taking the Free Budget Terminal Shuttle Service. The Budget Terminal was completed in December 2005 and commenced operations on 26 March 2006.
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