Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Phuket (HKT)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both the Istanbul to Singapore and Singapore to Phuket sectors, with menus designed to reflect regional flavours and international favourites. Portions and service are timed to help you feel refreshed when you land.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals for specific dietary needs or preferences on the Istanbul to Phuket route. These must be requested in advance through our website or your travel agent so that we can prepare them for your flight.

Book the Cook
On eligible cabins and sectors, you can use our Book the Cook service to pre-select main courses created by our chefs. This gives you more choice and the reassurance that a preferred dish will be available on board.

Beverage Service
A wide selection of hot and cold drinks is available, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Our signature Singapore Sling is also served on board, so you can enjoy a taste of Singapore as you travel.

For flights between Istanbul and Phuket, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (25kg on Lite and Value fares, 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares), Premium Economy Class (35kg), and Business Class (40kg). Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. The final allowance for your trip 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 from Istanbul to Phuket 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. Non-members can purchase paid plans. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Istanbul to Singapore sector, operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class offers a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, Premium Economy Class offers a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width, and Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access from every seat.

On the Singapore to Phuket sector, operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Economy Class offers a comfortable 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class features a fully flat bed-style seat on this regional service with direct aisle access depending on the seating layout.

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 enjoy a wide range of transit facilities including gardens, rest areas, and curated shopping and dining. For longer layovers, you may join an official free city tour if your schedule meets the minimum connection time required. Shorter layovers can be spent relaxing in quiet zones, freshening up in shower facilities, or exploring themed indoor gardens and art installations. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Istanbul Airport on your journey to Phuket, eligible Singapore Airlines customers may be invited to use partner lounges such as Turkish Airlines Lounge Business Class or Turkish Airlines Lounge Miles&Smiles, depending on their cabin class or frequent flyer status. Lounge access is based on your departure flight entitlement.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport on the way to Phuket, eligible passengers may be able to access the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Lounge access follows the conditions of your onward boarding pass.

Istanbul operates on Türkiye Time (UTC+3) year-round. Phuket follows Indochina Time (UTC+7) without daylight saving. This means Phuket is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul throughout the year; when it is 12.00 in Istanbul, it is 16.00 in Phuket.

We recommend arriving at Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure to Singapore, as you will be connecting onwards to Phuket. This allows enough time for check-in, security, potential queues, and a relaxed walk to your departure gate.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay in both Singapore and Thailand. We recommend checking the latest entry regulations with the relevant embassies or official government websites before you travel, and ensuring your passport has sufficient validity.

If both your Istanbul–Singapore and Singapore–Phuket flights are on a single Singapore Airlines or partner ticket, we will usually check your baggage through to Phuket. You can confirm this at check-in in Istanbul, and the final destination will be printed on your baggage tag and e-ticket.