Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Cape Town (CPT)

In-flight Dining
On flights from Chennai to Singapore and onward from Singapore to Johannesburg and Cape Town, you will be served meals designed to suit the time of day and sector length. Menus feature a variety of regional and international dishes.

Special Meals
We offer a wide selection of special meals to meet different dietary needs and preferences. You can request these in advance through our website or your travel agent, and we will confirm availability for your flights.

Book the Cook
On eligible sectors and in eligible cabins on this route, you can use our Book the Cook service to select from a wider range of main courses before you fly. This allows you to personalise your dining experience on board.

Beverage Service
Throughout the journey, we serve a range of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board, so you can enjoy a classic drink while you fly.

For flights between Chennai and Cape Town, our weight-concept baggage policy applies. For checked baggage on this route, Economy Class passengers may check 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class passengers may check 35kg, and Business Class passengers may check 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class passengers may bring one piece up to 7kg. Business Class passengers may bring two pieces, each up to 7kg. The final baggage allowance for your booking is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights on this route once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers 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 it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Chennai to Singapore sector, operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX or Boeing 787-10, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on these aircraft types.

On the Singapore to Johannesburg and Johannesburg to Cape Town sectors, operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class provides about 38 inches of seat pitch and up to 20 inches of seat width. Business Class offers a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat.

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.

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

When departing from Chennai International Airport for Cape Town, eligible Singapore Airlines passengers may access the Travel Club Lounge at Chennai (MAA), depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Lounge access is confirmed on your boarding pass at check-in.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers may be invited to the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance tier. Exact access will be indicated on your boarding pass.

On your layover at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, eligible passengers on Singapore Airlines itineraries may have access to the South African Airways The Lounge (Premium). Access depends on your class of travel and your KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status, and will be confirmed at the airport.

Singapore Changi Airport is well suited to both short and longer layovers. If you have at least about 5.5 to 6 hours between flights, you can consider joining an official transit tour to see highlights of the city. For shorter layovers, you can enjoy gardens, quiet seating zones, rest areas, and family-friendly spaces inside the terminals. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

At O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, it is usually best to remain airside during your layover, as the airport is some distance from the city and connections can be time-sensitive. You can make use of lounges, cafés, restaurants, and seating areas, or consider an airport hotel for longer waits. Your time at O. R. Tambo International Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Chennai follows India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30 all year. Cape Town follows South Africa Standard Time, which is UTC+2 and does not change seasonally. This means Cape Town is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai throughout the year.

From Chennai, you will depart from the international terminal at Chennai International Airport. In Singapore, you will transfer between terminals at Singapore Changi Airport as shown on your boarding passes, then continue to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Terminal details are confirmed in your itinerary and may vary by flight.

Our schedules are planned to allow sufficient connection time at Singapore Changi Airport between your Chennai arrival and your onward flight to Johannesburg and Cape Town. If your flights are on one Singapore Airlines itinerary, your baggage will usually be checked through. You can check your specific minimum connection time during booking.

If your flights from Chennai to Singapore, Singapore to Johannesburg, and Johannesburg to Cape Town are booked on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary, we will usually check your baggage through to Cape Town. Your baggage tags and final collection point will be confirmed at check-in in Chennai.