Flights from Colombo (CMB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both the Colombo to Singapore and Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City sectors, with menus designed to suit the time of day and length of each flight.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals for specific dietary needs, which you can request through your booking before departure so we can prepare them in advance.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers can use our Book the Cook service on selected sectors, choosing from a wider range of main courses that are prepared specially for your flight.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks is available throughout the flight, including our signature Singapore Sling, which you can enjoy on board.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City 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 connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

For flights between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (Lite and Value fares: 25kg; Standard and Flexi fares: 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). The final allowance for your trip is stated on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

On both the Colombo to Singapore and Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City sectors, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, providing comfortable legroom for the journey. Business Class offers a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat, giving you more space to rest and work.

Our flights between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City, via Singapore, feature a personal entertainment system at your seat with a wide selection of movies, TV programmes, music, and games. You can start enjoying content shortly after take-off and continue until just before landing on each sector.

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.

With a layover at Singapore Changi Airport, you can join a free transit tour into the city if your connection time is at least around 5.5 to 6 hours, subject to availability and programme conditions. For shorter layovers, stay airside to enjoy gardens, rest areas, play zones, and a wide choice of dining and shopping. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

At Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, eligible customers may be invited to relax in partner lounges such as the AASL Lotus Lounge or the Araliya Lounge before departure. During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers can access the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin of travel and frequent flyer status.

When you travel from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary via Singapore, we will usually check your baggage through to your final destination. You can confirm this at check-in in Colombo, where our staff will ensure your bags are tagged correctly for the full journey.

Colombo follows Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30) and does not observe daylight saving time. Ho Chi Minh City follows Indochina Time (UTC+7:00) and also does not change throughout the year. This means Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo at all times.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. We recommend checking with the relevant embassies or official government websites, and reviewing current entry guidelines before you travel from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City.

Most international flights arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. After landing, follow signs for immigration, baggage claim, and customs. Once you exit, you will find clear signage for taxi ranks, ride services, and other ground transport options. It is advisable to check local transport information before you arrive.

For Singapore Airlines flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport at least three hours before your scheduled departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security checks, and immigration formalities.

Ho Chi Minh City is generally warm and humid, so light, breathable clothing and comfortable walking shoes are useful. A compact umbrella or light rain jacket is helpful, especially during the rainy season. We also suggest keeping essential documents, medications, and valuables in your cabin baggage.