Singapore-Changi missed by a fraction the 70-million passengers mark in 2025

Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport reached an all-time high in 2025, with 69.98 million passenger movements recorded, a 3.4% increase compared to 2024. Aircraft movements rose 2.2% year-on-year to 374,000. Airfreight throughput totaled 2.08 million tonnes in 2025, exceeding the previous year by 4.5% and making it one of the best cargo performances in Changi Airport’s history.

December 2025, with 6.3 million passenger movements, was the busiest month of the year. The busiest day of the year was 20 December 2025 – the Saturday before Christmas – when over 223,000 passengers passed through Changi’s terminals.

Traffic growth in 2025 was broad-based, underpinned by steady travel demand and the air hub’s expanded connectivity. Changi Airport’s top five passenger markets for the year were China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and India.

China remained Singapore Changi Airport’s largest traffic market and posted the strongest growth, with passenger movements increasing 12.2% versus 2024. Vietnam and Japan were also among the fastest-growing markets, rising 9.8% and 7.0% year-on-year respectively. The busiest routes for the year were Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Denpasar (Bali) and Hong Kong.

Expanding global connectivity

In 2025, Changi Airport achieved a record year for network growth with 13 city links added to its global footprint. New destinations are Changchun, Harbin, Lanzhou, Yichang and Zhangjiajie in China, Labuan Bajo, Padang and Semarang in Indonesia, Vienna (Austria), Vijayawada (India), Kota Bharu (Malaysia), Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) and Nha Trang (Vietnam). Changi Airport also welcomed two new passenger airlines – MIAT Mongolian Airlines and Pelita Air (Indonesia).

A key addition was Ulaanbaatar, establishing Singapore’s first direct connection to Mongolia and further strengthening Changi’s position as a leading gateway in the region. The new routes in China and Southeast Asia also represent Changi Airport’s ongoing efforts to diversify its network in Asia and enhance its competitiveness as a hub.

Mr Yam Kum Weng, Chief Executive Officer of Changi Airport Group (CAG), said, “2025 was a strong year for Changi Airport as an air hub. We recorded our highest-ever passenger traffic, expanded our network with a record number of new city links and achieved a strong performance in air cargo amid a volatile global environment. 

“As travel demand in Asia grows, Changi is actively seeking to expand its network in the region, including emerging secondary cities which are witnessing rapid economic and promising tourism developments. As we enter 2026, we look forward to creating new opportunities for airlines and businesses. CAG will also continue to enhance the experience of travelers through greater innovation to deliver higher efficiencies and more seamless operations. Our goal is to ensure that Changi stays at the forefront of aviation, offering travelers exceptional airport experiences while serving as a key gateway to the region.”

As of January 2026, some 100 airlines operate more than 7,300 weekly scheduled flights at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to over 170 cities in 50 countries and territories worldwide.