Flights from Tokyo (TYO) to India

Yes, meals are served on flights from Tokyo to India. In-flight dining features multi-course meals with Asian and international options, adjusted to flight length and time of day. You can request special meals in advance, and on selected sectors, Book the Cook lets you pre-order curated main courses. A full beverage service is available, including hot and cold drinks and the signature Singapore Sling on many services.

Flights between Japan and India generally use the piece concept for checked baggage. Allowances vary by cabin class, with higher limits in Suites, First Class, and Business Class, and standard inclusions in Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. Cabin baggage allowances also differ by class. You can view the exact allowance for your ticket during booking or in Manage Booking.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Tokyo to India once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, including those travelling in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, when your membership number is added at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans. The connection supports messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers reliably.

Across the journey from Tokyo to India, you may find Suites and First Class on selected Boeing 777-300ER sectors between Tokyo and Singapore. Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class are available on many sectors, while some regional flights between Singapore and Indian cities offer Business Class and Economy Class only. The exact cabin options for your trip depend on your chosen route and aircraft.

In Economy Class, you can expect about a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class offers around a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul and many regional aircraft. First Class and Suites provide a fully flat bed with additional personal space on selected Boeing 777-300ER sectors. Cabin configurations may differ between the long-haul Tokyo–Singapore flights and regional Singapore–India services.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to India. 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 Tokyo to India connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive facilities for transit passengers. For longer layovers, you can join a free transit tour into the city, subject to timing and eligibility, or relax in gardens, quiet zones, and swimming pool areas in the terminals. Shorter connections are easily spent airside, with access to showers, nap zones, play areas, and a wide range of dining and shopping. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it's an integral part of your journey.

India operates on a single time zone, Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30). Tokyo is typically 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of all Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. Japan does not observe daylight saving time, and India does not either, so this difference remains consistent year-round.

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