Flights from Taipei (TPE) to Darwin (DRW)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both the Taipei to Singapore and Singapore to Darwin sectors, with menus designed to suit the flight length and time of day. Dishes are prepared with a focus on quality ingredients and balanced flavours.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals for various dietary needs when requested in advance. You can select these during booking or by managing your reservation online before departure, ensuring your preferences are ready on board.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in premium cabins on selected sectors can pre-order from an expanded menu through our Book the Cook service. This allows you to choose your main course before you fly for a more personalised dining experience.

Beverage Service
Throughout the journey, a selection of hot and cold beverages is available, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Our signature Singapore Sling is also offered on board, alongside a curated range of other refreshments.

For Taipei to Darwin flights, the weight concept applies. For checked baggage, Economy Class customers may bring 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Business Class customers may bring up to 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg for safety reasons.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class customers may bring one piece up to 7kg, while Business Class customers may bring two pieces, each up to 7kg. The final baggage 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 most Singapore Airlines aircraft operating between Taipei, Singapore, and Darwin once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; 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 Wi-Fi 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, so you can stay connected while keeping bandwidth available for all customers.

On both the Taipei to Singapore and Singapore to Darwin sectors, Economy Class seats offer a pitch of around 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, providing well-designed comfort for regional flights. Seat features may vary slightly between the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX.

In Business Class on all sectors, you will enjoy a fully flat bed on the wide-body aircraft and a lie-flat or deeply reclining seat with ample personal space on the Boeing 737-8 MAX, with every seat offering direct aisle access or easy aisle reach, depending on the 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 KrisFlyer Gold Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport, subject to their ticket and membership 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 Taipei but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

If you have a longer layover at Singapore Changi Airport, you can join one of the official transit tours into the city, which generally require at least a 5.5 to 6-hour connection, subject to eligibility and tour timings. These guided trips give you a snapshot of Singapore’s skyline and key districts before your onward flight.

For shorter layovers, remaining airside is very comfortable. Changi Airport offers themed gardens, quiet rest areas, children’s play zones, and in selected terminals, facilities such as swimming pools or cinemas that help the time pass quickly between flights.

You can also enjoy a wide range of dining and shopping, or relax in a transit hotel if you prefer complete rest. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it’s an integral part of your journey.

Taipei follows Taiwan Time, which is UTC+8 and does not observe daylight saving time. Darwin follows Australian Central Standard Time, which is UTC+9:30 and also does not observe daylight saving time. This means Darwin is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Taipei throughout the year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Darwin Airport when flying from Taipei 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 (Taipei–Singapore and Singapore–Darwin) 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 Darwin 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 Taipei–Darwin 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.