Transportation
Getting to the Conference Hotel/City Center
The Singapore Changi Airport is served by an efficient public transportation network and there are several options for getting to the conference hotel or the city center. The airport provides more information at the Airport Guide on their website.
Airport Shuttle Service (~S$7.00 one way)
This is a two-way service which goes to the conference hotel. You can make a booking at the counters in the Airport Arrival Hall and pay the fare in cash to the driver. Return trips to the airport can usually be arranged by the concierge of the hotel.
Taxis (S$16.00 - S$24.00 one way, excluding surcharges)
Taxi services are available 24 hours daily at the Airport Arrival Hall. During peak hours, the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system is operational on major highways and within the Central Business District area. You may be required to pay a surcharge during operational hours. A midnight surcharge (50% of metered fare) applies between midnight and 6am. There is also an airport surcharge of S$5 (Friday to Sun, 5pm to midnight) and S$3 at other times.
For advanced booking back to the airport, please call:
City Cab: (65) 6454 2222
Comfort: (65) 6552 1111
SMRT: (65) 6555 8888
A booking fee will be charged.
You may also choose to hop onto a Mercedes taxi or London cab available at the Airport Limousine Service Counter. The service is available at a flat rate (S$35 one way) from 6am to 2am daily.
Trains--MRT (~S$2)
The airport is served by the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). A MRT station is located at Terminal 2 of the airport and is accessible from Terminal 1 via the Skytrain. The ride to the city is approximately 27 minutes and costs under S$2 (not inclusive of S$1 refundable deposit for the single trip ticket). Trains arrive in 12-minute intervals and the service is available from 5:31am - 11:18pm (Mon-Sat) and 5:59am - 11:18pm (Sun/public holidays).
Public Buses (~S$2)
The public bus terminals are located at the basement of Terminals 1 and 2. The ride to the city center will cost less than S$2. Please prepare the exact fare before you board the bus as no change will be given. Information on bus services is available near the bus stands. Bus services are available daily from 6am to midnight.
Traveling to Conference Events
Once you are at the conference hotel, you do not need to worry about transportation during the conference. Gelato will provide daily busing to the Biopolis conference venue as well as to any events that are not within walking distance from the hotel.