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Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier of Singapore and a member of Star Alliance. This guide covers its Changi hub, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, KrisFlyer and airport transportation.

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Singapore Airlines airports

Singapore Airlines has one hub, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Departures are split between two terminals, so check your booking before you travel to the airport.

Singapore Changi Airport Hub

SIN · Singapore

Check-in for flights to Southeast Asia, Japan, Dhaka, Malé, Kathmandu and Colombo (except SQ12 to Los Angeles via Tokyo Narita).

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Adelaide Airport

ADL · Adelaide

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Auckland Airport

AKL · Auckland

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

AMS · Amsterdam

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Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

BCN · Barcelona

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Suvarnabhumi Airport

BKK · Bangkok

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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

BLR · Bengaluru

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Brisbane Airport

BNE · Brisbane

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

BOM · Mumbai

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Brussels Airport

BRU · Brussels

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

CAN · Guangzhou

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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

CDG · Paris

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Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

CGK · Jakarta

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Christchurch International Airport

CHC · Christchurch

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Bandaranaike International Airport

CMB · Katunayake

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Cairns Airport

CNS · Cairns

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Cochin International Airport

COK · Kochi

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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

CPH · Copenhagen

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Cape Town International Airport

CPT · Cape Town

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New Chitose Airport

CTS · Sapporo

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Da Nang International Airport

DAD · Da Nang

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Indira Gandhi International Airport

DEL · Delhi

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Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport

DPS · Denpasar

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Newark Liberty International Airport

EWR · Newark

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Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

FCO · Rome

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Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA · Frankfurt am Main

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Noi Bai International Airport

HAN · Hanoi

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Hong Kong International Airport

HKG · Hong Kong

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Phuket International Airport

HKT · Phuket

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Tokyo Haneda International Airport

HND · Tokyo

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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

HYD · Hyderabad

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Incheon International Airport

ICN · Seoul

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İstanbul Airport

IST · Istanbul

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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

JFK · New York

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O.R. Tambo International Airport

JNB · Johannesburg

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Kansai International Airport

KIX · Osaka

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport

KUL · Kuala Lumpur

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Los Angeles International Airport

LAX · Los Angeles

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London Gatwick Airport

LGW · London

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London Heathrow Airport

LHR · London

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Chennai International Airport

MAA · Chennai

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Manchester Airport

MAN · Manchester

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Melbourne Airport

MEL · Melbourne

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Munich Airport

MUC · Munich

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Milan Malpensa International Airport

MXP · Milan

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Narita International Airport

NRT · Tokyo

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Beijing Capital International Airport

PEK · Beijing

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Penang International Airport

PEN · George Town

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Perth Airport

PER · Perth

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport

PVG · Shanghai

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Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport

SAI · Siem Reap

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

SEA · Seattle

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San Francisco International Airport

SFO · San Francisco

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Tan Son Nhat International Airport

SGN · Ho Chi Minh City

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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

SYD · Sydney

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Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

SZX · Shenzhen

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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

TPE · Taoyuan

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Zürich Airport

ZRH · Zurich

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Singapore Changi Airport — Terminal 3

Check-in for flights to all other destinations, including Europe, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, India and South Africa. Arriving flights can use Terminal 1, 2 or 3.

The airline

About Singapore Airlines

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Singapore Airlines before travel.

Official name

Singapore Airlines Limited

Callsign

SINGAPORE

Country

Singapore

Founded

1947 (as Malayan Airways); Singapore Airlines since 1972

Parent company

Temasek Holdings (majority shareholder)

Head office

Airline House, Changi, Singapore

Alliance

Star Alliance (member since 2000)

Frequent-flyer program

KrisFlyer

Official website

singaporeair.com

Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier of Singapore, headquartered at Airline House near Changi Airport. Its history goes back to Malayan Airways, founded in 1947, and it has flown under the Singapore Airlines name since 1972. It is the main airline of the SIA Group, which also includes the low-cost carrier Scoot, and it has been a member of Star Alliance since 2000. Temasek Holdings is its majority shareholder.

Its only hub is Singapore Changi Airport, where Singapore Airlines flights depart from Terminals 2 and 3. From Changi it serves 78 destinations across Southeast Asia, North Asia, South Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Africa and the United States, including nonstop flights to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Scoot adds leisure and regional routes from the same hub.

The passenger fleet of about 150 aircraft is made up of Airbus A350-900, Airbus A380, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-10 and Boeing 737-8 jets.

Network

Where Singapore Airlines flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Scoot, Singapore Airlines' low-cost sister airline, flies many additional routes from Changi; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Southeast Asia

Major cities and leisure destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Jakarta, Bali, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Siem Reap.

North Asia

Japan (Tokyo Narita and Haneda, Osaka and other cities), Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong and cities across mainland China.

South Asia

Several cities in India, plus Colombo, Dhaka, Malé and Kathmandu.

Australia and New Zealand

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns and Darwin, plus Auckland and Christchurch.

Europe and Africa

London, Manchester, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, Brussels, Zurich, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Copenhagen and Istanbul, plus Johannesburg and Cape Town.

United States

New York (JFK and Newark), Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. One New York service operates via Frankfurt and the Los Angeles service SQ12 operates via Tokyo Narita.

Aircraft

Singapore Airlines fleet

Singapore Airlines flies a widebody-focused fleet plus Boeing 737-8 jets on shorter regional routes. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A350-900

The largest type in the fleet, in long-haul, medium-haul and ultra-long-range versions. The A350-900ULR flies the nonstop routes to the United States.

Airbus A380

Used on high-demand routes, with Suites on the upper deck.

Boeing 777-300ER

Long-haul aircraft with First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.

Boeing 787-10

Medium-haul routes across Asia and to Australia, with lie-flat regional Business seats.

Boeing 737-8

Shorter regional routes in Southeast Asia and beyond, with Business and Economy cabins.

On board

Singapore Airlines cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Suites

Private suites on the upper deck of the A380.

First

Offered on selected Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Business

Lie-flat seats on long-haul and most regional widebody aircraft.

Premium Economy

A separate cabin with wider seats and more legroom on long-haul aircraft.

Economy

The standard cabin. Fare type affects baggage, changes and seat selection.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Singapore Airlines baggage allowances depend on the cabin, the fare type, the route and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Your e-ticket shows the allowance that applies.

Carry-on

Suites, First and Business passengers can bring two bags of up to 7 kg each; Premium Economy and Economy passengers can bring one bag of up to 7 kg. Each bag's length, width and height must not exceed 115 cm in total. One small extra item, such as a handbag or laptop bag, is also allowed.

Checked baggage

Most routes use a weight allowance that depends on cabin and fare type. Flights to and from the United States and Canada use a piece allowance of two bags in every cabin. No single checked bag can weigh more than 32 kg.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, bulky items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Singapore Airlines baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on singaporeair.com or the SingaporeAir app opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1.5 hours before departure. At the airport, Singapore Airlines asks passengers to check in at least 50 minutes before departure; follow the deadlines shown in your booking.

  1. 1 Confirm

    Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal. In Singapore, check whether your flight leaves from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3.

  2. 2 Documents

    Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.

  3. 3 Check in

    Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.

  4. 4 Boarding pass

    Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.

  5. 5 Arrive early

    Allow time for bag drop, security and immigration. The gate closes 15 minutes before departure.

Lounges

Singapore Airlines operates SilverKris lounges at Changi and at selected airports in its network. Access depends on cabin, KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status, and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines' frequent-flyer program. Members earn miles on Singapore Airlines, Scoot and Star Alliance flights and with partners, and redeem them for flights and upgrades. Elite levels include KrisFlyer Elite Silver and Elite Gold, and PPS Club is the program for frequent premium-cabin travelers. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Singapore Airlines' official services:

Singapore Airlines website

singaporeair.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

SingaporeAir app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Questions

Singapore Airlines FAQs

What are Singapore Airlines' airline codes?

Singapore Airlines' IATA code is SQ, its ICAO code is SIA, and its callsign is SINGAPORE.

What is Singapore Airlines' main hub?

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), its only hub.

Is Singapore Airlines part of Star Alliance?

Yes. Singapore Airlines has been a Star Alliance member since 2000.

What is Singapore Airlines' frequent-flyer program?

KrisFlyer. PPS Club is the program for frequent premium-cabin travelers.

Which terminal does Singapore Airlines use at Changi?

Flights to Southeast Asia, Japan, Dhaka, Malé, Kathmandu and Colombo check in at Terminal 2. Flights to other destinations, and SQ12 to Los Angeles via Tokyo, check in at Terminal 3. Confirm on your booking before travel.

Does Singapore Airlines fly to New York?

Yes. Singapore Airlines flies to New York JFK, including a service via Frankfurt, and to Newark.

Does Singapore Airlines fly to Bali?

Yes. Singapore Airlines flies between Singapore and Bali (Denpasar).

Does Singapore Airlines fly to Cancún?

No. Singapore Airlines does not fly to Cancún or elsewhere in Mexico. Its US destinations are New York, Newark, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.

When does Singapore Airlines online check-in open?

Online and mobile check-in open 48 hours before departure and close 1.5 hours before departure.

What is the Singapore Airlines carry-on size limit?

Each carry-on bag can weigh up to 7 kg, and its length, width and height must not exceed 115 cm in total. Economy and Premium Economy passengers get one bag; Business, First and Suites passengers get two.

Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Singapore Airlines?

No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Singapore Airlines.

Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.

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