Flights from Australia to France

Yes, full meal services are provided on flights from Australia to France. On each sector of your journey, you can enjoy multi-course meals tailored to the time of day, featuring a choice of main courses and thoughtful accompaniments. We also cater for a wide range of special meals, which you can request in advance to suit your dietary needs. On selected cabins and routes, you may pre-select your main course through our Book the Cook service from a curated menu. Throughout the flight, a comprehensive beverage selection is available, including wines, spirits, juices, soft drinks, teas, and freshly brewed coffee, as well as our signature Singapore Sling cocktail on most long-haul services.

On flights between Australia (AU) and France (FR), Singapore Airlines generally applies the weight concept for checked baggage. For routes where Economy Class is available, the typical checked baggage allowance is 25kg for Economy Class, 35kg for Premium Economy Class, 40kg for Business Class, and 50kg for First Class and Suites, though specific allowances may vary with your fare type and KrisFlyer status and will be shown during booking. Cabin baggage allowances usually include one piece for Economy Class and Premium Economy Class and two pieces for Business Class, First Class, and Suites, each within our size and weight limits. Because allowances can differ by ticket type and route, you should always check your e-ticket or the Manage Booking section before you travel.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines aircraft used between Australia and France once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, you should add your membership number to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure to benefit from this. Non-members, or those requiring additional usage, can choose from paid Wi-Fi plans. The connection is suitable for messaging apps, email, and basic web browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers, as bandwidth is shared among passengers.

Across the combined routes from Australia to France via Singapore, you will find a choice of Suites, First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, though not every class is available on every sector or aircraft type. On selected Airbus A380-800 services, you can experience our Suites and First Class products, while many Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER flights offer First Class or Business Class along with Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. Regional sectors, such as those operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX and Boeing 787-10, typically feature Business Class and Economy Class. When booking, you can view the specific cabin configuration for your chosen flights.

On flights between Australia and France, Economy Class seats typically offer around a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, designed for long-haul comfort with adjustable headrests and personal entertainment screens. Premium Economy Class provides a larger 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width, with a wider seat, extra recline, and additional storage space. In Business Class, you will enjoy a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900, Airbus A380-800, and Boeing 777-300ER, along with generous personal space and storage. First Class and Suites offer a fully flat bed and an even more spacious personal area, with Suites on the Airbus A380-800 featuring an enclosed space that can include a separate reclining chair and bed. Specific layouts can vary slightly by aircraft type and route, which you can confirm when selecting your flights.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Australia to France. At Singapore Changi Airport, eligible customers can access our own lounges, such as the SilverKris Lounge or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, and, where applicable, partner lounges in the relevant terminals. Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Australia to France. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

Lounge Access Eligibility
Cabin Class: Complimentary for Suites, First, and Business Class passengers. Premium Economy and Economy travellers do not have access unless they hold eligible status.

Frequent Flyer Status: PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) members have access regardless of cabin class.

The Next Segment Rule: Eligibility is based on the flight immediately departing that airport.

Most journeys from Australia to France with Singapore Airlines transit through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers many ways to spend your layover. If you have enough time and meet the entry and timing requirements, you can join an official transit tour into the city to see highlights such as the waterfront and skyline before returning to the airport. For shorter layovers, you can stay airside and enjoy themed gardens, quiet rest areas, children s play spaces, free movie screenings, and a wide choice of dining and shopping. Travellers seeking calm can head to a lounge, pay-per-use nap rooms, or airport hotel facilities to rest or freshen up. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in France when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to France, subject to your ticket conditions and availability. When booking, you can search for multi-city options or speak with our customer service team or your travel agent, who can advise whether a stopover can be added to your itinerary.

Australia spans multiple time zones, while mainland France uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from late March to late October. Paris, like most of France, observes this daylight saving change. Sydney and Melbourne are usually 9 hours ahead of Paris when France is on CET and 8 hours ahead when France is on CEST, noting that New South Wales and Victoria also observe daylight saving with slightly different changeover dates. Brisbane, in Queensland, does not use daylight saving, so the time difference with Paris shifts more noticeably across the year, typically ranging from 8 to 9 hours. Perth is generally 6 to 7 hours ahead of Paris depending on the season, while Adelaide, Cairns, and Darwin sit between the eastern and western cities, with offsets that change by about one hour relative to Sydney during daylight saving periods. It is always best to check a reliable world clock close to your departure date.