Flights from Colombo (CMB) to New York (NYC)

In-flight Dining
On the Colombo to Singapore sector and the onward Singapore to New York flight, you will be served meals designed for the time of day and flight duration, with a choice of main courses and thoughtful touches to keep you refreshed throughout the journey.

Special Meals
We offer a wide selection of special meals on this route, which you can request in advance to suit your dietary preferences or medical needs. These should be ordered through your booking at least 48 hours before departure.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in participating cabins on this route can pre-select from an extended menu using our Book the Cook service from Singapore, ensuring a personalised dining experience on the long-haul sector to New York.

Beverage Service
A curated range of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, teas, and coffees, is available throughout the flight. You can also enjoy our signature Singapore Sling on board, a distinctive highlight of the Singapore Airlines experience.

For flights between Colombo and New York, the piece concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (2 pieces, each up to 23kg), Premium Economy Class (2 pieces, each up to 23kg), and Business Class (2 pieces, each up to 32kg). Each individual piece must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. The final allowance for your journey will be shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members are entitled to additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Colombo to New York once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Colombo to Singapore sector, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed and direct aisle access.

On the Singapore to New York sector, Premium Economy Class offers around 38 inches of seat pitch and up to 20 inches of width, and Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access, designed for rest on the ultra long-haul flight.

On all sectors between Colombo, Singapore, and New York, our in-flight entertainment system offers a wide selection of movies, TV series, music, and games. You can explore content in multiple languages, create your own playlist, and enjoy it on a personal screen with noise-reducing headsets provided on board.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

Singapore Changi Airport offers extensive facilities, including indoor gardens, rest areas, play zones, and a wide variety of dining and shopping options, making it easy to relax between flights. If your layover is at least around 5.5 to 6 hours, you can consider joining an official transit tour of Singapore to see key city highlights, subject to availability and entry requirements. Shorter layovers are well spent exploring the terminals, using quiet zones, or refreshing at airport facilities. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

During your layover at Singapore, eligible passengers flying with Singapore Airlines may be invited to use facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status. Lounge entitlements will be indicated on your boarding pass at check-in.

When you travel on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary from Colombo to New York via Singapore, we normally check your checked baggage through to your final destination. You can confirm this at check-in in Colombo, where our staff will also advise whether you need to do anything with your bags during your transit at Singapore.

Colombo operates on Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30) year-round. New York uses Eastern Time, which is UTC-5 from roughly November to March, and UTC-4 from roughly March to November. This means New York is about 10.5 hours behind Colombo in winter and about 9.5 hours behind in summer.

Your journey starts at Bandaranaike International Airport near Colombo, and you will transit through Singapore Changi Airport. In New York, Singapore Airlines typically operates into a major international airport; your specific arrival airport will be shown on your booking and e-ticket.

For flights from Colombo to New York via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security screening, and immigration before you proceed to your boarding gate.

You will need a valid passport and any required visas or travel authorisations for transit through Singapore and entry into the United States. As requirements can change, we advise checking with the relevant authorities or your travel agent before departure, and ensuring all documents are valid for your entire stay.

For this ultra long-haul journey, it helps to wear comfortable clothing, stay hydrated, and move around the cabin when it is safe to do so. You can also use our in-flight entertainment to break the journey into smaller segments, and adjust your rest times to help you adapt to New York time on arrival.