Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Turkey

Yes, you will be served complimentary meals and drinks on flights from Los Angeles to Turkey. Our In-flight Dining features multi-course meals tailored to each cabin, with Asian and international options and snacks on longer sectors. You can request special meals in advance to suit health, medical, or other needs. On selected routes and cabins, Book the Cook lets you pre-select main courses crafted by our chefs, subject to availability. A full beverage service is available, including wines, spirits, soft drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling on most flights.

Flights between the United States of America and Turkey use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you are generally allowed at least one checked bag; in Premium Economy Class and Business Class, higher checked baggage allowances apply. All customers may bring cabin baggage within size and piece limits that vary by cabin class, with higher limits in Premium Economy Class and Business Class. Exact allowances depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer membership, so please check your booking confirmation for specific details.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Turkey once the aircraft 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 and additional users can purchase paid plans on board. The connection supports messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not reliably support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul via Singapore, Singapore Airlines offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class on the Airbus A350-900. All sectors between Los Angeles, Singapore, and Istanbul use similar configurations, although specific seating layouts may vary slightly by aircraft.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class offers around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width for added comfort. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access at every seat. These configurations apply across the Airbus A350-900 services linking Los Angeles, Singapore, and Istanbul.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Turkey. 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 Los Angeles to Turkey with Singapore Airlines connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive ways to spend your time. For longer layovers, you can join a free transit tour into the city, subject to timing and eligibility. Shorter connections are comfortable airside, with indoor gardens, quiet rest areas, showers, playgrounds, and a wide choice of dining and shopping. Airport hotels and paid lounges are also available if you prefer extra privacy or rest. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Turkey, including Istanbul, follows Turkey Time (TRT), which is typically 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Pacific Time) during most of the year. When daylight saving time applies in California, usually from March to early November, the difference is generally 10 hours; outside these months, it can shift by an hour depending on Pacific Time changes, while Turkey does not currently observe daylight saving time.

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