Flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shanghai (PVG)

In-flight Dining
On this route, you will be served meals and refreshments appropriate to the time of day, with menus designed to offer a balance of regional flavours and international favourites in all cabins.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to meet specific dietary needs on the Ho Chi Minh City–Singapore and Singapore–Shanghai sectors. These should be requested in advance through your booking or our customer service team.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in premium cabins can use our Book the Cook service on selected sectors of this journey, choosing from a wider selection of main courses that are prepared specially for your flight.

Beverage Service
A curated drinks selection is available, including hot and cold beverages and a choice of wines and spirits. Our signature Singapore Sling cocktail is served on board and can be enjoyed across all cabins, subject to inflight availability and local regulations.

For flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai, the weight concept 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.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class passengers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class passengers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. The final baggage allowance for your trip will be 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. 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 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 both the Ho Chi Minh City–Singapore and Singapore–Shanghai sectors, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, providing comfortable space for the journey. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on our Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10 aircraft.

On selected Ho Chi Minh City–Singapore flights, Premium Economy Class is available, offering a 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width, with a wider seat and enhanced recline. Premium Economy Class is not offered on the onward Singapore–Shanghai 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.

At Singapore (SIN), eligible passengers may have access to the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin 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 Ho Chi Minh City but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

Singapore Changi Airport is designed for comfortable layovers, with themed gardens, rest areas, children’s play zones, and quiet corners to relax between your flights. Depending on your terminal, you can also enjoy art installations, entertainment zones, and a variety of dining options.

If you have a longer connection, you may consider joining one of the airport’s official transit tours, which typically require at least 5.5 to 6 hours of layover time, subject to operating schedules and eligibility. These guided trips allow you to see selected city highlights before returning to the airport.

For shorter layovers, staying airside is convenient, with shower facilities, transit hotels, and comfortable seating areas available. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Ho Chi Minh City operates on Indochina Time (UTC+7) and does not observe daylight saving time. Shanghai uses China Standard Time (UTC+8), also without daylight saving. This means Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City throughout the year, regardless of the month you travel.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Shanghai when flying from Ho Chi Minh City 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 (Ho Chi Minh City–Singapore and Singapore–Shanghai) 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 Shanghai 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 Ho Chi Minh City–Shanghai 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.