Singapore Airlines
Transiting in Singapore
Last updated 22 November 2022, 09:00hrs (GMT +8)
Customers transiting through Singapore Changi Airport can learn more about the transit experience on this page.
There are certain requirements transit passengers must meet, including a transit time in Singapore not exceeding 48 hours
Travellers, regardless of vaccination status, are allowed to transit through Singapore on all Singapore Airlines flights as long as they meet the entry requirements of their final destination. Due to operational requirements, transit through Singapore to a destination in Mainland China is only allowed on SIA and/or Scoot flights.
All connections through Singapore Changi Airport are available. However, specific restrictions apply for the following countries/regions:
Mainland China
Due to operational requirements, transit in Singapore to any destination in Mainland China is only allowed for customers travelling on SIA and/or Scoot flights, with a minimum connection time of four hours or more. Customers are required to meet the entry requirements into Mainland China, which includes a negative PCR test result 48 hours prior to the departure flight from Singapore, and a valid health code from the Chinese Embassy or consulate where the PCR test was taken.
Face masks are not required at Singapore Changi Airport and on board flights, except when travelling to or from destinations that require a face mask.
Flights may arrive and depart at Terminals 1, 2 or 3. Travellers with a connecting flight at another terminal may use the Skytrain within the transit area to transfer between terminals.
More information on navigation and timing between terminals
Eligible customers are invited to the SilverKris Lounge and the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge in Terminals 2 and 3, Singapore Airlines does not operate any lounge in T1.
Other lounges in Terminal 1
Please note that travellers who are required to stay within the transit holding area will not be able to access the lounge.