Delegates are required to go through customs clearance upon landing at Singapore Changi Airport. For more details on procedures, please visit https://www.changiairport.com/en/fly/arrival-guide/immigration.html  for more information.

The Shangri-La hotel is accessible from the Singapore Changi Airport via taxi, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), or bus.

For information on route options from the Airport, please visit https://maps.app.goo.gl/hgLWHixuzBuWFYew7 .

How to get there by taxi/ride hailing

Estimated journey time: 35 minutes
Service hours: 24 hours
Estimated cost: SGD$30

Ride hailing apps:   

[Android] Grab | Gojek | Tada | Zig 

[iOS] Grab | Gojek | Tada | Zig

Information on limousine and shuttle services can be found here.

How to get there by MRT

Route details:

(1) Follow the directions in the terminal and head towards Changi Airport MRT station;
(2) Board the train towards Tanah Merah and alight at Tanah Merah Station (3 stops);
(3) From Tanah Merah station, board the train towards Tuas Link and alight at Bugis Station (9 stops);
(4) Change trains at Bugis station before boarding the train towards Bukit Panjang and alight at Stevens Station (5 stops)
(5) Exit Stevens Station and walk 20m to the bus stop at Bef Stevens Stn Exit 2 (40229).
(6) Board the bus 972a in the direction of Dhoby Ghaut station and alight at the stop near the Novotel Mercure. Walk 10 minutes to Shangri-La, Singapore.

Estimated journey time: 70 minutes
Service hours: 0530 hours to 0000 hours
Estimated cost: SGD$4.00

How to get there by bus

Route details:

(1) Board bus service 36 from the bus terminal at Changi Airport Terminal 4
(2) Alight at the Delfi Orchard bus stop
(3) Walk 9 minutes to Shangri-La, Singapore.

Estimated journey time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Service hours: 0530 hours to 0030 hours
Estimated cost: SGD$2.30 single journey

Useful links

MRT Journey Planner: SMRT Journeys
Download the MyTransport app: (iOS | Android)

If your travel document is issued by one of the countries/places listed below, you will require a valid visa to enter Singapore. More information can be found here.

Countries requiring a visa to enter Singapore:

Detailed information and guidance about the eligibility criteria and application process can be found here.

Letter of Invitation

On request, the Local Organising Committee will send a Letter of Invitation to participants to assist them in obtaining travel approvals, funding, visas and/or to pass through immigration. The Letter of Invitation does not guarantee a granting of a visa, the provision of any financial or other support or reservation of a seat at the conference.

Please contact Wong Ruqin, Senior Assistant Director, Strategic Communications Department, via iap2025@agc.gov.sg if you need any visa-related support.

ACCOMMODATION

Please find below a list of hotels selected by the Local Organising Committee and the IAP Officials for your convenience. Please note that there are special discounted rates available, and delegates will need to book directly through the links (or use special promo codes) to secure their booking. Alternatively, delegates can make bookings at these, or other hotels not included on the list, through one of the many online travel agencies.  

Please note: The host will provide a shuttle bus service from the official IAP conference hotels to and from the conference venue and venues for the night programme.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN SINGAPORE

Efficient. Convenient. Connected. These are the hallmarks of Singapore’s public transport system.

Utilised by millions of passengers daily, the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) rail system is complemented by a public bus network that covers almost every part of Singapore. This extensive and integrated network helps you get around with ease and keeps Singapore moving as a convenient business hub to live and work in.

You can download the MyTransport app (iOS | Android) for handy information on train operating times, station exits, public bus services and bus arrival times. You may also download the Singapore MRT Map, which offers a comprehensive overview of the MRT system.

Download the MRT Map here.

Taxis or private hire cars offer convenience and comfort. You can flag a taxi along the street or at designated taxi stands, or book a ride anytime via local ride-hailing apps. Popular apps include: Grab, Gojek, Tada, Ryde, and Zig.

Taxis are metered, and surcharges may vary with timing, route and choice of service used. To get a rough idea of the final fare, check with the driver on the surcharges and ask for a receipt at the end of the trip.