Flights from Male (MLE) to Chengdu (TFU)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both the Male–Singapore and Singapore–Chengdu sectors, with menus designed to suit the time of day and flight duration.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals on this route, which you can request in advance through our Manage Booking portal, subject to availability and lead times.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in selected premium cabins can pre-order main courses from our Book the Cook service on the long-haul sector, choosing from a wider menu designed by our partner chefs.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks is served throughout the journey, and our signature Singapore Sling is available on board alongside other beverages.

For Male–Chengdu flights, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage: Economy Class passengers have 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class passengers have 35kg, and Business Class passengers have 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

Cabin baggage
In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you may bring one cabin baggage item up to 7kg. In Business Class, you may bring two cabin baggage items, each up to 7kg. Your final allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members have additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Male to Chengdu once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It 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. Non-members can purchase access plans. 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 Male–Singapore Airbus A350-900 sector, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, Premium Economy Class seats (on selected services) offer a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width, and Business Class seats convert into fully flat beds with direct aisle access.

On the Singapore–Chengdu Boeing 787-10 sector, Economy Class offers a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class provides fully flat beds with direct aisle access. Specific seat layouts can vary slightly by aircraft configuration.

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.

Eligible customers may be able to use facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge in Singapore Changi Airport, depending on their cabin class and frequent flyer status.

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. For example, if you fly Economy from Male but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

If your layover at Singapore Changi Airport is long enough, you can join a free city transit tour, which generally requires a minimum connection time of around 5.5 to 6 hours. Otherwise, you can enjoy indoor gardens, rest areas, or quiet zones inside the terminals.

Shorter layovers are easily spent airside, where you will find a wide range of dining, shopping, and relaxation facilities, plus family-friendly spaces. Airport hotels and nap facilities are also available if you prefer to rest in privacy.

Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Male operates on Maldives Time (UTC+5) all year. Chengdu uses China Standard Time (UTC+8) and does not observe daylight saving time. This means Chengdu is 3 hours ahead of Male throughout the year, regardless of the month you travel.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Chengdu airport when flying from Male via Singapore on a single booking with Singapore Airlines.

Through-Check Conditions
For your bags to be sent directly to your final destination, the following general conditions must be met:

Single Itinerary: Both flight segments (Male–Singapore and Singapore–Chengdu) must be under the same booking reference or PNR.

Layover Duration: Your connection in Singapore must be less than 24 hours. If your layover exceeds 24 hours, it is considered a stopover, and you will typically be required to collect your luggage and re-check it for your onward flight.

Partner Airlines: If your onward flight from Singapore to Chengdu is operated by a partner airline, Singapore Airlines has through-check agreements that usually allow your bags to be tagged to your final destination.

You may be able to plan a stopover in Singapore on your Male–Chengdu trip, 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.