Flights from Japan to Vietnam

Yes, full meal services are offered on flights from Japan to Vietnam via Singapore. You can enjoy regionally inspired and international dishes, with meals designed to suit the timing of each flight segment. A range of special meals is available for advance request to meet various dietary needs. On selected cabins and routes, our Book the Cook service lets you pre-select main courses before you fly for extra choice. Throughout your journey, we offer a selection of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and alcoholic drinks, with our signature Singapore Sling available on many flights.

Flights between Japan (JP) and Vietnam (VN) use the weight-concept baggage allowance. In Economy Class, you typically have a checked baggage allowance starting from 25 kg. In Premium Economy Class, where offered on selected flights via Singapore, the allowance generally starts from 35 kg. In Business Class, the allowance usually starts from 40 kg, and in First Class, where available on some Japan–Singapore sectors, it is higher still. All customers may bring cabin baggage within stated size and weight limits, with allowances varying by cabin class. Your exact allowance is shown on your ticket and in your booking, and may differ based on your fare type and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines aircraft used between Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam 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, please add your membership number to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional devices can access paid Wi-Fi plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the Japan to Vietnam routes via Singapore, Singapore Airlines offers a combination of First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, depending on the specific flight sectors. Many Japan–Singapore flights feature all four cabins, while onward sectors between Singapore and Vietnam typically offer Business Class and Economy Class, and on some services Premium Economy Class may not be available. When selecting flights, you can view the available cabin classes for each sector in your itinerary.

On Japan–Vietnam journeys with Singapore Airlines, legroom and seating comfort vary by cabin class. In Economy Class, you can expect around 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, depending on the aircraft type. Premium Economy Class, available on many Japan–Singapore sectors, offers about 38-inch seat pitch with up to 20-inch seat width, plus extra recline and support. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER, and lie-flat or recliner-style seating on selected regional services. First Class, offered on specific Japan–Singapore flights on the Boeing 777-300ER, features a spacious fully flat bed and enhanced privacy. Aircraft types and configurations can differ by city pair and flight number.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Japan to Vietnam. At Singapore Changi Airport, you may be able to access our Singapore Airlines lounges or partner lounges, depending on your eligibility. Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Japan to Vietnam. 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 flights from Japan to Vietnam connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which offers a wide range of ways to spend your layover. For shorter layovers, you can stay airside to enjoy themed gardens, quiet rest areas, showers, and extensive shopping and dining. With a longer connection, you may be able to join a free transit tour into the city, subject to eligibility and timing, allowing you to see some of Singapore between flights. Whether you prefer to explore, shop, or relax in a lounge, your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Japan operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9 and does not observe daylight saving time. Vietnam uses Indochina Time (ICT), which is UTC+7 and also does not change throughout the year. This means Vietnam is typically 2 hours behind Japan; for example, when it is 12:00 in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka, it is 10:00 on the same day in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, or Hanoi.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in Vietnam 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 Vietnam, 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.