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Changi Airport to Merlion Park, Singapore

Depicted as a mythical creature with a lion’s head and the body of a fish, the Merlion is the official mascot of the first-class metropolis that is Singapore. The iconic statue pays homage to Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village known as Temasek, as well as to Singapore’s original name: Singapura.

In all its majesty, the Merlion statue originally overlooked the mouth of the Singapore River before its relocation to Merlion Park in the year 2002, a feat that was ceremoniously welcomed by then-Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

The Lion, the Park and the City

With the Merlion now overlooking Marina Bay and within such close distance to the timeless, glamourous Fullerton Hotel, the Merlion Park now boasts the aesthetics that make it tourist-worthy. Accompanying the 8-meters-tall Merlion statue is its 2-meters-tall Merlion cub, an addition which makes photo-taking activities all the more obligatory.

Strewn around in the vicinity of the park are historical monuments and commemoration pieces that not only depict snippets of Singapore’s history, but also provides an interesting background against which the Merlion is set. One such monument is perhaps the famous poem written by Edwin Thumboo in 1977, illustrating the story of Greek hero Ulysses in his encounter with the Merlion.



How to Get There From Changi Airport

  • Public Transport

    Get there by
    Nearest Stop
    Estimated Fare
    MRT
    Raffles Place Station
    S$1-3
    Bus
    Raffles Avenue
    S$1-3




  • Taxi

    Taxi rides in Singapore are metered and so the fare is dependent on the distance traveled. A ride from Changi Airport to the Merlion Park would be at an estimated fare of S$18-20.



  • Grabcar

    Grabcar offers transfer services that are booked through mobile apps and is a very user-friendly way to get to the Merlion Park at an estimated flat rate of S$16.



  • Super Vehicles

    You may also be interested in booking a Super Vehicle for an efficient transfer to your destination. For this option, an advance booking and payment will be required. To make a booking, call up our friendly customer service line at +65 6535 3534.

    Type of Vehicle
    Rate
    Services
    Super Car (4-seater)
    S$40
    60-minutes complimentary waiting time. Board vehicle at arrival gate.
    Super Car (6-seater)
    S$48
    60-minutes complimentary waiting time. Board vehicle at arrival gate.


  • Limousine Cabs and Private Limousines

    This service requires an advance booking and payment, so call up our friendly customer service line at +65 6535 3534 for more information as well as to make transfer arrangements to the Merlion Park. Rates vary according to the number of passengers and the vehicle model selected.

    Type of Limousine
    Rates
    Services
    Limousine Cab
    From S$60
    • Meet-and-greet services
    • Flight-tracking by the driver
    • 60 minutes complimentary waiting time
    Private Limousines
    From S$60
    • Meet-and-greet services
    • Flight-tracking by the driver
    • 60 minutes complimentary waiting time