filmwill

What's the easiest and fastest way from Singapore Airport to the city? Staying at the Mandarin Oriental...and will arrive fairly early (around 8 AM) -- will be carrying a bit of luggage (not a ton, but 2-3 bags.) Not necessarily looking for the cheapest option...just the easiest.

Train seems a possibility but also perhaps not, given the luggage situation.

Cab seems like a no-brainer...unless I'm missing something.

Any advice appreciated.

LeighTravelClub

Will, they have a fantastically well organized taxi queuing system at Changi airport.
When you arrive at the taxi rank it's easy to think oh no this will take ages.
But they have airport staff directing taxis in and organizing the queue. You are in your car and heading to town in no time, so for me, regular taxi is fine.

In many ways, Changi is one of the best airports worldwide.

filmwill

Thanks, Leigh. So good to see your name again! Thanks for the advice.

How much can we expect to spend on a trip to the city?

BTW, Leigh...if anyone can appreciate this, you can: we'll be visiting Phi Phi again (an anniversary trip back to our honeymoon spot!) and just like so many other things on this trip, I cannot wait for it!

Smeagol

FW it will be around $20 for the cab ride. There may be a surcharge as it will be during peak hours but it really will not be much more. Expect it to take around 15 minutes and yes the taxi q will be wonderfully organised. ( although occasionally it can be busy) but definitely still the best way to go.

How may days before you leave?

Guenmai

Taxi since the hotel is not that close to the MRT.

http://booking.hoteltrip.com/hotel/1...b9a19ht&unps=y

I've easily taken the train from the airport into Singapore, but was staying at the Fairmont and the City Hall MRT stop is right under it. Very convenient.

Happy Travels!

Kathie

Yes, Taxi is easy and cheap. We didn't wait more than one minute for a taxi at Changi this trip. We had a lot of luggage, so they got us a premium taxi.

virginiafish

Agree with all above. Enjoy

filmwill

Thanks, everyone!

Smeags, we leave a week from Wednesday! Can't believe it's so close!!

Southam

Shuttle vans also deliver tourists to downtown hotels. That service could be cheaper than a cab. However, if you happen to be the last one delivered, after a half dozen or more stops, it will be like an involuntary guided tour. The Metro system also connects to the airport; perhaps that's what you meant by train. The careful airport organization extends to its website which will confirm all this information for you http://www.changiairport.com/getting...om-the-airport

rhkkmk

taxi!!!

Smeagol

Oh FW, how fab, can't wait to hear all. D and I have decided tonight that we will probably go to Myanmar next November.
Can you believe that it was just last weekend we were having dinner together?? Seems like forever ago

LeighTravelClub

I knew you would have to return to Phi Phi sometime Will.
We will be there from Feb 14th till Mar 2nd. Does that coincide with your visit?

LeighTravelClub

Ah, just noticed above that you are leaving next week, so I guess you wont be at Phi Phi same time as us.

Nywoman

No-brainer a taxi. Have a great trip dson't forget to have some Chili Crab.