Flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Colombo (CMB)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals in Economy Class and Business Class on both the Adelaide-Singapore and Singapore-Colombo sectors, with menus inspired by regional and international flavours.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to suit different dietary needs on this route. Please request your preferred option through Manage Booking at least 24 hours before departure.

Book the Cook
Book the Cook is available for eligible premium cabins on flights operated by Singapore Airlines, allowing you to pre-select from a wider range of main courses before you fly.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee, is available throughout the flight. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board.

For flights between Adelaide and Colombo, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (Lite and Value fares: 25kg; Standard and Flexi: 30kg) and Business Class (40kg). Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage allowances are: Economy Class (1 piece, up to 7kg) and Business Class (2 pieces, each up to 7kg). Your exact allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines aircraft operating between Adelaide, Singapore, and Colombo once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class members must 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 both the Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A350-900, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, providing good comfort for the journey. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on each aircraft, giving you ample personal space to work, dine, and rest.

Yes, we allow seat selection on Adelaide-Colombo itineraries, subject to your fare type and cabin class. You can choose or change your seat via Manage Booking, where applicable seat selection fees or conditions will be shown before you confirm your choice.

All Singapore Airlines flights from Adelaide to Colombo include a layover at Singapore Changi Airport. You will connect there from your Adelaide-Singapore flight to your onward Singapore-Colombo service, with clear wayfinding and helpful airport staff to assist with transfers.

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.

At Singapore Changi Airport, longer layovers can be spent joining an official free transit tour into the city, available if you meet the minimum layover time requirements, or relaxing in gardens, rest areas, and quiet zones. Shorter layovers are ideal for enjoying airport attractions, shopping, and a meal at one of the many dining outlets. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

In Adelaide, eligible Singapore Airlines customers departing internationally can access the Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures), subject to cabin class, frequent flyer status, or lounge access entitlements. Lounge facilities offer a comfortable space to relax, dine, or work before boarding your flight to Singapore.

Adelaide operates on Australian Central Standard Time (UTC+9:30) and observes daylight saving time, moving to UTC+10:30 from roughly October to early April. Colombo is on Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30) year-round. Colombo is typically 4 hours behind Adelaide in winter and 5 hours behind during Adelaide’s daylight saving period.

Visa and entry requirements for Sri Lanka depend on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. We recommend checking with the relevant Sri Lankan authorities or your local consulate, and reviewing the latest information before you book and again shortly before you travel.

For international flights from Adelaide to Colombo via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Adelaide Airport at least three hours before departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security screening, and immigration formalities before you proceed to the departure gate.

When you connect in Singapore on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary, your checked baggage is usually tagged through to Colombo, and you will receive boarding passes for both sectors, where possible. Follow the transfer signs on arrival, check the flight information screens for your onward gate, and allow time to enjoy airport facilities between flights.

Many Adelaide-Colombo itineraries allow you to extend your connection into a longer stopover in Singapore, subject to fare conditions and availability. You can explore options when booking on our website or by contacting Singapore Airlines or your travel agent for assistance.