Flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Johannesburg (JNB)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both the Bangkok–Singapore and Singapore–Johannesburg sectors, with menus designed to suit the timing of your flights and offer a choice of main courses in each cabin.

Special Meals
We offer a selection of special meals to meet different dietary preferences or medical needs. You can request these in advance through our Manage Booking portal so we can prepare them for your flights.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in selected cabins on this route may use our Book the Cook service from Singapore, pre-ordering from an extended menu created by our international culinary panel. This lets you choose your main course before you travel.

Beverage Service
Throughout the journey, you can enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks, including juices and soft drinks. A selection of wines and spirits is also available, and you can savour our signature Singapore Sling on board.

For flights between Bangkok and Johannesburg, our weight-concept baggage policy applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (Lite and Value fares: 25kg; Standard and Flexi: 30kg), Premium Economy Class (35kg), and Business Class (40kg). Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage allowances are: Economy Class and Premium 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 this route 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 on board. 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 Bangkok–Singapore sector, operated by the Boeing 787-10 or Airbus A350-900, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access.

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

On the Bangkok–Singapore leg, you can travel in Economy Class or Business Class, depending on your selected flight. On the Singapore–Johannesburg leg, Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class are available, offering a choice of comfort levels for the long-haul 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 enjoy themed gardens, walking trails, and restful seating zones, as well as shops, dining, and family-friendly play areas. For longer layovers, the airport offers an official transit tour into the city for passengers with sufficient connecting time, usually at least 5.5 to 6 hours between flights. Shorter connections are best spent exploring the terminals, visiting viewing decks, or relaxing at a quiet rest area or airport hotel. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

At Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, eligible Singapore Airlines customers can relax in the SilverKris Lounge before their flight to Singapore. Lounge access depends on your cabin class and frequent flyer status, as shown on your boarding pass.

During your layover at Singapore, eligible passengers may access the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), the SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Lounge entitlements are linked to your onward boarding pass from Singapore.

Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (UTC+7) year-round, with no daylight saving. Johannesburg uses South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2), also without daylight saving. This means Johannesburg is 5 hours behind Bangkok throughout the year.

When you arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will pass through immigration and baggage claim before entering the public arrivals hall. From there, you can connect to domestic flights, arrange ground transport, or visit airport information counters for guidance on onward travel.

We recommend arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure to Singapore. This allows enough time for check-in, security screening, and reaching your gate before boarding for your connecting journey to Johannesburg.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay in South Africa, as well as any transit rules for Singapore. We recommend checking official government or embassy resources, and ensuring your travel documents meet current entry and transit requirements before departure.

When you travel on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary from Bangkok to Johannesburg via Singapore, we usually check your bags through to your final destination. Your baggage tags and boarding passes, issued at Bangkok, will confirm whether your checked baggage is through-checked.