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Verdict

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) scores higher overall at 9.6/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.

Score comparison

Metric Singapore Changi Airport Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
FlightLogic Score 9.6 7.7
On-Time Performance 9.1 7.5
Passenger Experience 9.8 7.6
Facilities & Comfort 9.9 8.0
Lounge Score 9.4 7.6
City Singapore Lisbon
Country Singapore Portugal
Terminals 4 terminals + Jewel 2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost)
Annual passengers 67M+ 33M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy SIN — Singapore LIS — Lisbon
Rail / public transport MRT East-West Line (Changi Airport); free terminal shuttle
To city centre ~30 min to downtown via MRT
Lounge day pass SGD 50–70 pay-per-use; Priority Pass at Plaza Premium/SATS
Min. connection time 45–60 min international–international (same terminal)
Primary hub carriers Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Star Alliance carriers

Detailed profiles

Singapore, Singapore · SIN · #1 in this comparison

Singapore Changi Airport

4 terminals + Jewel · 67M+ passengers/year

9.6 / 10

How good is Singapore Changi Airport?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) scores 9.6/10 (Exceptional) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (9.1), passenger experience (9.8), and facilities (9.9). Lounge quality rates 9.4/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Singapore Changi (SIN) is FlightLogic's top-rated airport at 9.6/10, famous for Jewel's Rain Vortex, free transit city tours, and world-class lounges. Singapore Airlines hub with four terminals. On-time score 9.1/10; lounge score 9.4/10. Ideal for long layovers — most transit passengers do not need a visa for airside connections.

FlightLogic Score 9.6 Exceptional
On-time 9.1 Departure reliability
Experience 9.8 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 9.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 9.4 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
9.1
Passenger Experience
9.8
Facilities & Comfort
9.9
Lounge score 9.4/10

Highlights

  • Jewel Changi: 40-metre Rain Vortex indoor waterfall, Canopy Park, and 280+ retail and dining outlets — accessible landside and via Terminal 1 link
  • Free Singapore city tours (2.5-hour guided tours) for transit passengers with 5.5+ hour layovers — no visa required for most nationalities
  • Four terminals plus Jewel; Terminal 3 hosts Singapore Airlines SilverKris and Star Alliance lounges; Terminal 1 has Qantas and oneworld lounges
  • Changi scores 9.6/10 on FlightLogic — highest of all rated airports — with 9.9/10 facilities and 9.8/10 passenger experience

Overview

Repeatedly ranked the world's best airport with Jewel, free city tours, and exceptional transit experience.

Jewel and terminal layout

Jewel Changi opened in 2019 as a standalone lifestyle complex linked to Terminal 1, featuring the 40-metre HSBC Rain Vortex — the world's tallest indoor waterfall — plus Canopy Park, hedge maze, and 280+ shops and restaurants. It is accessible to both departing passengers and visitors without a boarding pass.

Terminal 1 serves Star Alliance carriers including Singapore Airlines long-haul. Terminal 2 handles low-cost and regional carriers. Terminal 3 is SIA's primary long-haul terminal with the best SilverKris lounges. Terminal 4 is a compact automated terminal for regional LCCs.

Lounges at Changi

Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business and First lounges in T2 and T3 are among the world's best, with buffet dining, a la carte options, and shower suites. Star Alliance Gold and business class passengers access these on SIA and partner flights.

Priority Pass holders can access Plaza Premium and SATS lounges across terminals. The Qantas First Lounge in T1 is excellent for oneworld First passengers. Pay-per-use lounge access typically costs SGD 50–70.

Lisbon, Portugal · LIS · #2 in this comparison

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) · 33M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.7 Very Good
On-time 7.5 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.6 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 7.6/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
  • TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
  • Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
  • TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges

Overview

Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.

UK routes

BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.

Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.

FAQ

Which is better, Singapore Changi Airport or Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) scores higher overall at 9.6/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.

Which has better lounges, SIN or LIS?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) scores higher for lounges at 9.4/10, versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport at 7.6/10.

Which airport is more on-time, SIN or LIS?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) has stronger on-time performance at 9.1/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.5/10.