SINGAPORE, 15 April 2026 – A new premium gateway is taking shape at Changi Airport. Changi Airport Group (CAG) has started work on redeveloping the former Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal site into a vibrant travel and lifestyle destination, featuring an enhanced private terminal and a new amenities cluster linked to the existing Hub & Spoke.  

Strategically located at the southern node of Terminal 2, the development will transform Changi’s premium travel experience when it opens in mid-2027. 

An elevated private terminal experience 

The new private terminal to replace the CIP terminal will be jointly operated by CAG and Plaza Premium Group (PPG). PPG is the global leader in integrated airport hospitality and passenger service solutions, operating the largest network of airport lounges worldwide and delivering a 360-degree airport hospitality experience. Offering a fully personalised luxury journey at every touchpoint, passengers using this terminal will be able to rest and recharge in an exclusive space, before being facilitated for their flight. There will be smooth transfers to boarding gates and convenient access to Changi’s world-class shopping.  

The private terminal will feature a deluxe lounge, bar, private suites and bespoke dining, blending sophisticated elegance with quiet luxury. It will also feature a versatile, high-end event space designed for larger entourages and private gatherings, where discretion, scale and elevated design come together seamlessly.

Mr Ang Siew Min, CAG’s Senior Vice President, Airport Operations Development and Airport Operations Services, shared, “Some of today’s travellers seek more than just a comfortable place to spend time before their flight — they are after a personalised luxury experience. CAG is meeting this demand with an upgraded private terminal that delivers an exceptional experience. In addition, a curated selection of dining and wellness offerings awaits just steps from the private terminal, further enriching the suite of options available to our passengers.”

“As we join hands with CAG on the development and operations of this pioneering private terminal, PPG is committed to delivering a consistently elevated end-to-end experience for premium travellers at Changi Airport. By bringing together our global expertise in airport hospitality with Changi’s renowned operational excellence, we will offer a new benchmark in personalised, seamless and bespoke services for our discerning guests,” stated Ms Mei Mei Song, PPG’s Chief Transformation Officer. 
 
An expanded Hub & Spoke 

The expanded Hub & Spoke amenities cluster will offer fresh dining concepts, as well as wellness and pet-friendly facilities to serve both passengers and local residents. Anchoring the venue will be Changi’s first covered amphitheatre and open-air plaza, designed to host intimate to mid-scale events. It will be a dynamic destination for community and celebration.    

With its close proximity to Terminal 2 and the upcoming Hotel Indigo, the upgraded private terminal and expanded Hub & Spoke are poised to transform the southern node of Changi’s Terminal 2 into a travel, lifestyle and wellness hub.  

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For more information, please contact:  

Vera Leng                                                                 
+65 8511 8105   
vera.leng@changiairport.com                 

Lau Jia Xin                                                               
+65 9190 5918   
lau.jiaxin@changiairport.com        

About Changi Airport Group 

Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) (www.changiairport.com) was formed on 16 June 2009 and the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN,ICAO: WSSS) followed on 1 July 2009. As the company managing Changi Airport, CAG undertakes key functions focusing on airport operations and management, air hub development, commercial activities and airport emergency services. It also manages the Changi East development project, which includes the building of a new Terminal 5 for Changi Airport. CAG also operates Seletar Airport (IATA: XSP, ICAO: WSSL) and through its subsidiary Changi Airports International, invests in and manages airports around the world. 

One of Asia’s most connected international aviation hubs, Changi Airport links Singapore directly to about 170 cities globally, with close to 100 airlines operating more than 7,300 flights weekly. Jewel Changi Airport, a multi-dimensional lifestyle destination, opened in April 2019, bringing Changi Airport’s shopping and dining offering to over 700 F&B and retail outlets. Changi is the world’s most awarded airport, having received over 700 accolades for its consistent and excellent airport staff service, passenger experience and safety standards. 

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