Flights from Xiamen (XMN) to South Korea

Yes, you are served meals on flights from Xiamen to South Korea. In-flight dining includes thoughtfully designed menus with Asian and international options, tailored to the time of day and sector length. You can request special meals in advance to suit your dietary needs on eligible flights. On selected routes and cabins, you may also be able to choose from a wider pre-order menu through our Book the Cook service. A full beverage selection, including juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and our signature Singapore Sling on selected flights, is available.

Flights between China and South Korea generally follow the weight concept for checked baggage. On these routes, checked baggage allowances vary by cabin, with higher limits in Business Class than in Economy Class. Cabin baggage allowances also depend on your cabin class, with Business Class guests able to bring two pieces and Economy Class guests one piece, within specified size and weight limits. Exact allowances are shown during booking and on your e-ticket.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Xiamen to South Korea 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 devices can use paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On flights from Xiamen to South Korea, you can choose between Business Class and Economy Class. Both the Xiamen–Singapore and Singapore–Busan sectors operate with these two cabins on the Boeing 737-8 MAX, while the Singapore–Seoul sector offers Business Class and Economy Class on the Boeing 787-10.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of around 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width, depending on the aircraft. In Business Class, you enjoy a fully flat bed on long sectors where available, with generous personal space and direct aisle access on wide-body aircraft, and spacious recliner or lie-flat style seating on narrow-body aircraft. Exact configurations may differ slightly between the Boeing 737-8 MAX and Boeing 787-10.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to South Korea. 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 Xiamen to South Korea connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive amenities airside. For longer layovers, you can join a free transit tour when available, or explore the airport’s gardens, attractions, and rest areas. Shorter layovers are well spent in lounges, quiet zones, or browsing dining and shopping options close to your departure gate. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Xiamen operates on China Standard Time (UTC+8). Seoul and Busan both use Korea Standard Time (UTC+9). South Korea does not observe daylight saving time, so it is typically one hour ahead of Xiamen throughout the year.

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