Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Seoul (ICN)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals on both the Melbourne to Singapore and Singapore to Seoul sectors, designed to suit the time of day and length of each flight.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals on this route. You can request these in advance through our Manage Booking page, so we can prepare a suitable option for you.

Book the Cook
On eligible premium cabins for the Melbourne to Singapore sector, you can pre-select curated main courses from our Book the Cook service, giving you more choice over your in-flight dining experience.

Beverage Service
Throughout your journey, you can enjoy a range of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, teas, and coffee. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board.

For flights between Melbourne and Seoul, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (Lite and Value fares: 25kg; Standard and Flexi fares: 30kg), Premium Economy Class (35kg), Business Class (40kg), and Suites or First Class where offered on the Melbourne to Singapore sector (50kg). Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage allowances are: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class (1 piece up to 7kg), and Suites, First Class, and Business Class (2 pieces, each up to 7kg). Your final allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members have additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Seoul once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers must add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. 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 Melbourne to Singapore sector, Economy Class offers a 32-inch 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. Selected Boeing 777-300ER services feature First Class with a fully flat bed, and Airbus A380-800 services offer Suites with a fully flat bed in a private space.

On the Singapore to Seoul sector operated by the Boeing 787-10, Economy Class offers a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access. These cabins are designed to give you consistent comfort across both parts of your journey.

On this route, our aircraft are equipped with seatback screens offering KrisWorld in-flight entertainment. You can choose from a wide selection of films, television series, music, and games for both the Melbourne to Singapore and Singapore to Seoul flights, with content refreshed regularly throughout the year.

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 extensive airside facilities, including themed gardens, quiet rest zones, play areas, and a wide range of shops and dining options spread across the terminals. Longer layovers may allow time to join an official transit tour into the city, subject to eligibility and minimum connection times set by the airport programme. For a shorter connection, staying airside offers a comfortable and efficient way to break your journey, with clear signage and smooth transfers between gates. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait - it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Melbourne on a Singapore Airlines flight to Seoul via Singapore, eligible passengers may be able to access the SilverKris Lounge (First Class) or SilverKris Lounge (Business Class) at Melbourne Airport, depending on their class of travel or frequent flyer status, in line with our lounge access policy.

During your layover in Singapore on the way to Seoul, eligible passengers may have access to The Private Room, the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), the SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport. Access depends on your cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status.

Melbourne observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) from around April to early October, and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11) from early October to early April. Seoul follows Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) year-round. This means Seoul is typically 1 hour behind Melbourne during winter in Melbourne, and 2 hours behind during Melbourne’s daylight saving period.

From Melbourne, you will first fly to Singapore Changi Airport. From there, your connecting Singapore Airlines flight will take you to Seoul, arriving at the main international airport serving the city. Your e-ticket itinerary shows the exact airport and terminal information for each sector.

For Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Seoul via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Melbourne Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time. This allows enough time for check-in, security screening, and reaching your boarding gate comfortably.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, length of stay, and purpose of visit. We recommend checking the latest entry regulations with the relevant embassy or consulate and reviewing transit requirements for Singapore before you travel, as rules can change.

If your Melbourne to Seoul journey via Singapore is booked on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary, we will normally check your baggage through to your final destination. Your baggage tags and boarding passes will confirm this at check-in, so please review them before leaving the counter.