Rising demand for travel drives Changi’s Q3 traffic growth

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Singapore Changi Airport handled 17.3 million passenger in Q3 2025, a 3.1% increase on the corresponding period a year ago.

Aircraft movements, including landings and take-offs, totalled 91,600 for the quarter – comparable to July-September 2024.

Changi’s top five markets for the quarter were China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and India. Among Changi’s top 10 markets, China and Vietnam recorded the strongest growth, at 9.7% and 11.3% respectively.

The top five city links for the quarter were Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok, Denpasar (Bali) and Shanghai, with the Singapore–Jakarta route posting double-digit growth.

In the third quarter, Changi Airport registered 531,000 tonnes of airfreight throughput, marking a 3.7% increase year-on-year.

Amid global trade uncertainties, Changi recorded growth in air trades, with imports posting a stronger growth of 10% compared to 2024 levels.

For this quarter, Changi’s top five air cargo markets were China, United States of America, Australia, Hong Kong, and India.

Lim Ching Kiat, Changi Airport Group’s executive vice president for air hub and cargo development, stated: “Changi Airport continues to build on the positive momentum in travel demand this quarter, particularly on Asia routes.

“We are expanding our network with new airlines and destinations that further reinforce Changi’s connectivity to the region.

“As we gear up for the year-end travel season, travellers can look forward to greater convenience and more ways to explore both new and familiar destinations.”

As of October 1, some 100 airlines operate about 7,000 weekly scheduled flights at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to over 160 cities in 50 countries and territories worldwide.