Flights from Switzerland to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Yes. On the long-haul sector from Switzerland, you can enjoy in-flight dining with curated menus, including a choice of main courses and light bites. You may request special meals in advance to suit your needs, and on selected routes or cabins, Book the Cook lets you pre-select dishes before you fly. A full beverage service is available, including wines, spirits, soft drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling on many services.

Flights between Switzerland and Vietnam usually follow the weight concept for checked baggage. Allowances vary by cabin: Economy Class offers a standard checked baggage allowance, Premium Economy Class offers a higher allowance, and Business Class and First Class allow even more. All cabins include cabin baggage allowances sized to fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. For exact limits, please refer to your ticket or our baggage information page.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines aircraft once the flight is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please add your membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase paid plans. The service is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From Switzerland to Ho Chi Minh City, cabins across the journey may include First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. The Zurich to Singapore sector offers First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class on the Boeing 777-300ER, while the Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City sector on the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class and Economy Class.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch and up to a 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class offers about a 38-inch seat pitch and up to a 20-inch seat width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access at every seat, while First Class offers a spacious fully flat bed. Cabin configurations can differ between the Boeing 777-300ER and the Airbus A350-900, but all are designed to maximise comfort within each class.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Switzerland to Ho Chi Minh City. 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 Switzerland to Ho Chi Minh City connect through Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you can join one of the airport’s complimentary transit tours into the city, subject to timing and eligibility, or explore the airport’s themed gardens, art installations, and rest areas. Shorter layovers are well spent enjoying the airport’s showers, relaxation zones, or dining and shopping options spread across the terminals. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Zurich operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from roughly late March to late October. Ho Chi Minh City follows Indochina Time (UTC+7) year-round. This means Ho Chi Minh City is typically 6 hours ahead of Zurich in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City, 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.