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Singapore Airshow 2018
6 February 2018 @ 9:30 AM - 11 February 2018 @ 5:00 PM UTC+8
The Singapore Airshow 2018 will be held from 6th to 11th February 2018. Back for its sixth instalment, the biannual event since 2008 is Asia’s largest and one of the most important aerospace and defence exhibitions in the world.
The Airshow is split into Trade Days (6th to 9th Feb) for invited guests, and Public Days (10th & 11th Feb) for tickets holders.
This article will provide you with information on how to get to Singapore Airshow 2018 by public transport.
Getting to Singapore Airshow 2018
Singapore Airshow 2018 is located at Changi Exhibition Centre, 9 Aviation Park Road, Singapore 498760. For Trade & Public Days, the Airshow Shuttle pick-up point will be at Singapore Expo Hall 7, near Expo MRT station.
| Direction | Trade Days (6 – 9 Feb) |
Public Days (10 – 11 Feb) |
| Singapore Expo Hall 7 → Changi Exhibition Centre | 7:30am – 3:00pm | |
| Changi Exhibition Centre → Expo MRT Station | 8:30am – 6:00pm | 8:30am – 6:30pm |
During Public Days, visitors are encouraged to use the Airshow Shuttle which is included in the admission ticket. Security checks will be conducted at Singapore Expo Hall 7 prior to boarding the buses.
During Trade Days, shuttle buses operate at 15-minute frequencies. The fare is $16.00 per person (cash only) for a two-way journey and will be collected upon boarding. Seat availability is subject to a first-come-first-serve basis. A valid trade day pass must be presented before boarding.
Getting to Singapore Expo
By Train (MRT):
Take either the East West Line or the Downtown Line to CG1DT35 Expo and head for Exit A towards Singapore Expo. Follow the direction signs on the ground, which will lead you across Expo Drive and towards Expo Hall 7.
By Bus:
The following bus stops are within close proximity of Singapore Expo.
| Bus Stop ID | Road Name | Description | Bus Routes |
| 96021 | Upp Changi Rd East | Opp Expo Halls 1/2/3 | 12, 24, 38 |
| 96029 | Upp Changi Rd East | Expo Halls 1/2/3 | 12, 24, 38 |
| 96229 | Xilin Ave | Singapore Expo | 35, 35M, 47, 118 |
| 96221 | Xilin Ave | Opp Singapore Expo | 35, 35M, 47, 118 |
| 96301 | Changi South Ave 1 | Expo Stn Exit B | 20, 118 |
| 96309 | Changi South Ave 1 | Expo Stn Exit E | 20, 118 |
| 96031 | Upp Changi Rd East | Opp Expo Halls 4/5/6 | 12, 24, 38 |
| 96039 | Upp Changi Rd East | Expo Halls 4/5/6 | 12, 24, 38 |
| 96311 | Changi South Ave 1 | Opp Yusen Logistics | 47, 118 |
| 96319 | Changi South Ave 1 | Yusen Logistics | 47, 118 |
| 96381 | Changi South Ave 2 | Changi City Pt | 20, 47 |
| 96389 | Changi South Ave 2 | Opp Changi City Pt | 20, 47 |
The Changi City Point Free Shuttle Bus Services to Changi City Point is also a short distance away from Singapore Expo Hall 7.
Other means of transport
Only vehicles with valid Singapore Airshow 2018 labels are allowed entry into the exhibition site. Taxis are allowed to enter the road to drop off or pick up passengers, with a $12 location surcharge for taxi trips originating from Changi Exhibition Centre during this period.
Private-Hire Car services such as Grab and Uber are not allowed access to the area. Pre-booked (On Call) taxis are only allowed from 7pm-7am.
As such, it is advisable to travel by using the shuttle bus services provided between Changi Exhibition Centre and Expo MRT Station.
Due to road closures, access to Changi Exhibition Centre is via Tanah Merah Coast Road only. There will be no access from Loyang Avenue / Changi Coast Road.
Bus Service 35 & ALPS Shuttle
Bus Service 35 will be truncated at Tanah Merah Coast Road (outside Changi Naval Base) due to the closure of Aviation Park Road throughout the duration of the Singapore Airshow 2018.
Affected commuters heading to and from the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore (ALPS) can take the Changi Village—ALPS Free Shuttle Bus Service.
View the SBS Transit diversion poster here.
Additional Shuttle Bus Information
Hotel Shuttle Bus (Trade Days only)
Trade visitors staying at the following hotels may board the Hotel Shuttle service to and from Changi Exhibition Centre.
- Mandarin Orchard Hotel
- Mandarin Oriental
- Marina Mandarin
- Orchard Hotel
- Pan Pacific Hotel
- Rendezvous Hotel
- Ritz Carlton
- Swissotel The Stamford & Fairmont Singapore
Hotel Shuttle Fee: S$24 per person (for 2-way transfer). Seat availability is subject to a first-come-first-serve basis.
Departure Timings – To Changi Exhibition Centre
| Bus No. | Hotel & Departure Timings | ||
| Bus 1 | Orchard Hotel 8:00am |
Mandarin Orchard Hotel 8:10am |
Rendezvous Hotel 8:20am |
| Bus 2 | Orchard Hotel 8:30am |
Mandarin Orchard Hotel 8:40am |
Rendezvous Hotel 8:50am |
| Bus 1A | Pan Pacific Hotel 8:00am |
Ritz Carlton 8:05am |
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| Bus 2A | Pan Pacific Hotel 8:30am |
Ritz Carlton 8:35am |
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| Bus 3A | Pan Pacific Hotel 9:00am |
Ritz Carlton 9:05am |
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| Bus 1B | Marina Mandarin 8:00am |
Mandarin Oriental 8:05am |
Swissotel / Fairmont 8:15am |
| Bus 2B | Marina Mandarin 8:30am |
Mandarin Oriental 8:35am |
Swissotel / Fairmont 8:45am |
| Bus 3B | Marina Mandarin 9:00am |
Mandarin Oriental 9:05am |
Swissotel / Fairmont 9:15am |
Departure Timings – From Changi Exhibition Centre
- To Rendezvous Hotel / Mandarin Orchard Hotel / Orchard Hotel
1600hrs – 1730hrs (30 Minute Frequency) - To Marina Mandarin / Pan Pacific / Ritz Carlton / Mandarin Oriental / Swissotel & Fairmont
1300hrs – 1800hrs (15 Minute Frequency)
Airshow Shuttle (Public) - Past Routes
Past Singapore Airshow Shuttle Bus Routes:
- 2008 (19-24 Feb): Pasir Ris MRT Station ↔ Changi Exhibition Centre
- 2010 (2-7 Feb): Changi Airport Terminal 2/3 Coach Stand ↔ Changi Exhibition Centre
- 2012 (14-19 Feb): Changi Airport Terminal 2/3 Coach Stand ↔ Changi Exhibition Centre
- 2014 (11-16 Feb): Singapore Expo Hall 7 → Changi Exhibition Centre, Changi Exhibition Centre → Expo MRT Station
- 2016 (16 – 21 Feb): Singapore Expo Hall 7 → Changi Exhibition Centre, Changi Exhibition Centre → Expo MRT Station
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