Media Release
T5 In the Making Exhibition Launched to Take Visitors on a Journey Into Singapore’s Aviation Future
5 January 2026
Starting 6 January, visitors will be able to catch a glimpse of the vision and innovations behind Changi Airport’s next terminal
Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Mr Jeffrey Siow today launched T5 In the Making, an immersive exhibition where visitors are invited to discover the vision, design, and innovations behind Changi Airport’s upcoming Terminal 5 (T5).
2 Jointly organised by the Ministry of Transport (MOT), the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Changi Airport Group (CAG), T5 In the Making will be held from 6 January to March 2026 at Terminal 3’s Arrival Hall and is free for all visitors. Since registration opened to the public on 15 December 2025, 15,000 visitors have registered for tickets to the exhibition.
3 The exhibition’s launch event was attended by Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of National Development, as well as various members of the airport community.
Five experiences, one Changi story
4 T5 In the Making offers a unique perspective on how aviation has shaped Singapore’s story and continues to drive its growth into the future with T5.
5 Visitors will experience Changi Airport’s bold journey and future vision through five zones: from the airport’s strategic shift from Paya Lebar to Changi, to an experiential look at T5’s design, scale, and innovations. Visitors will witness the technologies being explored to address manpower, ageing population, and climate change challenges, and conclude their visit by imagining the future with interactive Artificial Intelligence (AI) experiences and viewing detailed scale models of T5 and the larger Changi East development.
How to book your free tickets
6 Those interested in experiencing T5 In the Making are invited to register for a visit slot at https://www.changiairport.com/t5-in-the-making. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and each booking can accommodate up to five persons. Visitors may reserve a visit slot up to 30 days in advance. Walk-in visits will be accepted, subject to available capacity.
Exclusive deals for T5 In the Making visitors
7 T5 In the Making ticket holders can enjoy exclusive dining and shopping deals from tenants across Changi Airport Terminals 1 to 4. Exhibition goers will also have access to special promotions from iShopChangi, Changi Experience Studio, Gift by Changi Airport, and Changi Travel Services. For more details and the full list of deals, please visit https://www.changiairport.com/t5-in-the-making
About the Ministry of Transport
The Ministry of Transport formulates policies to strengthen Singapore’s transportation connectivity and to develop the transport sector’s potential to advance the economic competitiveness and the quality of life in Singapore. For more information, visit www.mot.gov.sg.
About the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
The mission of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is to grow a safe, vibrant air hub and civil aviation system, making a key contribution to Singapore's success. CAAS' roles are to oversee and promote safety in the aviation industry, develop the air hub and aviation industry, provide air navigation services, provide aviation training for human resource development, and contribute to the development of international civil aviation. For more information, visit www.caas.gov.sg.
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 over 160 cities globally, with close to 100 airlines operating some 7,000 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 690 accolades for its consistent and excellent airport staff service, passenger experience and safety standards.
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