Changi Airport has continued to demonstrate its resilience and recovery from the pandemic-era downturn, with a recorded 5.8 million passengers in October. This figure represents an increase of 3.4% compared with the same period in the previous year and is one of the airport’s most successful months since the full resumption of global travel.
Data released by the Changi Airport Group (CAG) on November 21 revealed that the airport successfully handled 57.9 million passengers in the first ten months of 2025. This record surpasses the 56.2 million and 55.5 million passengers recorded over the same period in 2019 and last year, respectively.
Predictions that passenger traffic in 2025 would surpass pre-pandemic levels have been validated by these statistics.
Aircraft movements have also shown consistent resilience. In October alone, there were 31,200 takeoffs and landings, mirroring figures from the previous year. Cumulatively, the first ten months of this year have seen a total of 310,000 aircraft movements, outpacing the 302,000 recorded in 2024.
Changi’s success is bolstered by its rapid network expansion. On October 9, Chinese airline, Loong Air, initiated a thrice-weekly service to Zhangjiajie, increasing the number of Chinese cities Changi services to 35. From December 8, Batik Air Malaysia will start offering daily flights to Ipoh, Penang, and Subang. To cater to the growing demand, Batik Air Indonesia and Thai Lion Air will shift operations to Terminal 4.
Budget airline company, Scoot, will also contribute to Changi’s growth, with new flights to Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang, and Semarang set to launch from December through February.
Currently, around 100 airlines operate approximately 7,000 weekly flights at Changi, connecting Singapore to over 160 cities globally. With the completion of the massive Terminal 5 project in the mid-2030s, the airport aims to extend its connections to over 200 cities.
Cargo volumes at Changi have been consistent, with 182,000 tonnes of air freight handled in October, showing an increase from the 178,000 tonnes recorded a year earlier.
What are the recorded passenger numbers at Changi Airport for October?
Changi Airport recorded 5.8 million passengers in October.
What is the significant addition to Changi’s network in October?
Chinese airline, Loong Air, launched a thrice-weekly service to Zhangjiajie in October, raising the number of Chinese cities served to 35.
What are Changi Airport’s plans for the near future?
Changi Airport plans to expand its network, aiming to connect to over 200 cities globally by the mid-2030s with the completion of Terminal 5.
