Flights from Xiamen (XMN) to India

Yes, Singapore Airlines offers complimentary meals on flights from Xiamen to India. On both the Xiamen–Singapore and Singapore–India sectors, you can enjoy freshly prepared meals inspired by Asian and international flavours, served with care in every cabin. We also offer a wide range of special meals that can be requested in advance to meet various dietary needs. On eligible routes and in selected premium cabins, you may be able to use our Book the Cook service from Singapore, choosing your main course before you fly. A full beverage service, including juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and a selection of alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer, is available, and you can also savour our signature Singapore Sling on board.

On flights between China and India operated by Singapore Airlines, the baggage allowance generally follows the weight concept. For Economy Class, you can usually check in up to 25kg of checked baggage. In Premium Economy Class, where available on selected Airbus A350-900 services to India, the allowance is typically up to 35kg. In Business Class, you can usually check in up to 40kg of checked baggage. Cabin baggage allowances apply on top of this and vary by cabin class. Exact allowances may differ by fare type and KrisFlyer status, so please refer to your booking for the most accurate information.

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

Across the journey from Xiamen to India, you can travel in Business Class or Economy Class on Boeing 737-8 MAX and Boeing 787-10 services, with an additional Premium Economy Class option on selected Airbus A350-900 flights between Singapore and cities such as Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. Not all aircraft types offer the same cabin configuration, so available classes may vary by route and date.

On flights from Xiamen to India, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, giving you comfortable legroom for the journey. Premium Economy Class, available on selected Airbus A350-900 routes between Singapore and certain Indian cities, offers around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of seat width for extra space. In Business Class on all aircraft types used on these routes, you can enjoy a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on widebody aircraft and generous recline and legroom on narrowbody aircraft, providing ample space to work or rest.

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 journeys from Xiamen to India connect via Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you can join a free transit tour of Singapore, subject to timing and eligibility, or relax in themed gardens, rest areas, and swimming and entertainment facilities within the terminals. Shorter connections can be spent exploring the airport’s art installations, indoor nature spaces, and dining and shopping options close to your gate. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Xiamen follows China Standard Time (UTC+8). Most major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, use India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). India does not observe daylight saving time, so India is consistently 2 hours 30 minutes behind Xiamen throughout the year.

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.