Crossing the big 6-0: fun facts you need to know

With just over 8.5 million passengers passing through Changi Airport in its first full year of operations some 36 years back, Changi has grown rapidly since then, and today marks a new milestone of having more than 60 million passengers in a calendar year!

With the large number of passengers passing through Changi each year, the aviation sector is a vital contributor to Singapore’s economy. To keep things running smoothly, there are many moving parts at play across Changi’s four terminals.

Do you know, for example, how many trolleys on average are used in the airport every day? Read on for some fun facts about the world’s most awarded airport.

Whether you are flying through Changi or just visiting, there are always new experiences to be discovered at Changi Airport. Discover why 60 million passengers from close to 100 countries around the world call Changi their home away from home, in our new video below.

To find out more about the voices behind the video and about the Changi Experience, read more at this link. 

As Changi celebrates this historical milestone of having 60 million passengers pass through its terminals in 2017, the airport is already looking forward to greater achievements in the near future. With Asia projected to be the centre of aviation growth for the next 20 years, you can be sure that aviation growth in Singapore will continue to soar!