I was flying from Singapore to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific shortly after 8PM, so my goal was to check out both the Cathay Pacific Lounge and Qantas Lounge. Since the Qantas Lounge opens at 2:30PM, my initial plan was to go there first and then later go to the Cathay Pacific Lounge. However, due…
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"As far as Terminal 4 goes, I found the terminal to be beautiful, the nicest of any at Changi Airport."
Em, how about SQ Private Room?
While it is a pain for connections, the carriers that moved in to T4 don't rely much if at all on connections. But it does suck that's it's not part of the main terminal where you can go to the mall, etc.
Btw, I've been trying to email you for a while now with no such luck lol so I hope you get back to me whenever you get a chance.
T4 is designed as a point to point terminal and isn’t designed for connections as such, therefore does its job. I like the fact that it has centralized security, so much better than the crush at the gate like the other three terminals in Singapore.
My issue is the carpet throughout the terminal. It makes it incredibly hard to wheel a bag, and is also a god awful shade of brown as you can see from the pictures.
Thanks for the great review. What kind of beer did they have? I can't seem to find the selection in the pictures.
Genuine question: Why do many hotels (and some airports) opt to use fitted carpets to cover the floor? Is it price related or something else behind it?
Not a germaphobe by any means, but every time I see on of these I wonder how often and how well they have been cleaned... usually try to avoid hotel rooms with fitted carpets.
Per the Changi group design team, the carpets are meant to absorb sound. I agree its very annoying with roller bags.
On the topic of T4 if you have priority pass you can go to the lotus lounge just across from the Cathay one where you can find showers. Also arrivals at T4 is just alot better as its a pretty quiet terminal, no dealing with long queues at immigration and getting a Grab is easy not like the mess that is the pickup area in T1....
T4 will better connected once Terminal 5 is complete. I believe T4 will be connected to the MRT and then the shuttle train will connect all of the terminals together
Great review!
It's a beautiful terminal but I totally dislike arriving at T4 because unlike the rest of Changi you're not let into the airport's departures with all their restaurants and shops, rather are channeled through sterile (but thankfully carpeted) tunnel to some central site. Arriving Singapore in T1-3 is such a nice experience!
I was overall impressed when I flew out of the lounge about a month ago. Aside from The Pier (which I fortunately use frequently, being based HKG) there's becoming less and less reason to be Emerald for the lounges... given so many are combined now like Cathay's and AA Flagship
First half of the photos reminded me of the Cathay lounge at heathrow (prob my favorite in the world)
I visited Singapore last year, and flew out of Terminal 4 on Cathay Pacific in business class, so I had a chance to visit the lounge. It was pretty much as you described: the noodle bar and dim sum was great, the other dishes were ok but nothing spectacular, and the bathrooms were really upscale and nice. I also loved they they had Schweppes soda water, which is my go-to drink any time I travel (for some reason). The chairs were also really comfortable: I was able to lounge in a comfortable position that many lounge chairs do not permit. Overall it was a good experience.
The CX flights seem to depart from the furthest gates in T4, which takes an additional 10-15 mins of fast-paced walking. Rather inconvenient if you ask me.
PS I am a fast walker.
As others have rightly pointed out, T4 is excellent for O&D passengers. As someone who flew regularly from KL to SG for work on Air Asia, the peace at the terminal and speed of exit helps biz folks like me enjoy the morning rush without the craziness of other terminals.
My record was 30 min from the moment I walked out of the aircraft to my client office in city center.
For that, I love T4.
On a leisure trip, I agree that the other complex is much better.
PS: the priority pass lounge at T4 is basic but good. Works for folks like me, as well as my Korean friends who often have midnight departures, and they like to shower after a days work and before a redeye
My persnickety champagne taste makes me cringe when I see an open bottle without a stopper. A cheap plastic one is all you need to keep the bubbles fresh.
I’ve got a 3hr connection coming up between an AirAsia flight arriving T4 and a Qantas flight departing T1. How do u rate my chances of making it, given the bus and having to check in bags?
Guy,
It should not be a problem, as long as your Air Asia flight arrives on time. I expect 20 mins to get your bags at T4, (max 30 mins, from the time the aircraft door opens), thereafter, you can catch the bus to T2 (say waiting time is 15 mins tops), the journey itself is 10 mins tops, and another 10 mins to reach T1 from T2.
All in all, you should arrive within 1 to 1.5 hours of Air Asia flight arrival, giving you enough time to check in for your Qantas flight.
I wouldn't be worried if your flight lands on time, but any delay close to 1 hour, and then you might have to dash!
Good luck!
Guy,
It should not be a problem, as long as your Air Asia flight arrives on time. I expect 20 mins to get your bags at T4, (max 30 mins, from the time the aircraft door opens), thereafter, you can catch the bus to T2 (say waiting time is 15 mins tops), the journey itself is 10 mins tops, and another 10 mins to reach T1 from T2.
All in all, you should arrive within 1 to 1.5 hours of Air Asia flight arrival, giving you enough time to check in for your Qantas flight.
I wouldn't be worried if your flight lands on time, but any delay close to 1 hour, and then you might have to dash!
Good luck!
I totally agree - get rid of the Bain marie and just add onto the Noodle Bar which is excellent and your point of this terminal being "disconnected" is valid and true -I prefer the QF First over any other offering in Singapore at the moment
Hi Ben,
Do CX allow early check in by 6-8 hours at T4? Their website mentioned 3 hrs only…