Flights from Phuket (HKT) to Johannesburg (JNB)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals and refreshments on both sectors of your journey between Phuket and Johannesburg. Menus are designed to reflect regional flavours and familiar favourites, helping you stay refreshed throughout the connection.

Special Meals
We offer a wide selection of special meals that can be requested in advance, catering to health, medical, and other specific dietary needs. To ensure availability, please place your special meal request when booking or via Manage Booking before your flight.

Book the Cook
On eligible premium cabins and sectors, our Book the Cook service allows you to pre-select your main course from a curated menu before departure. This ensures your preferred dish is reserved for you on board, subject to route and cabin eligibility.

Beverage Service
A range of hot and cold beverages is available throughout your flights, including juices, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board, so you can enjoy a classic cocktail as you travel.

For flights between Phuket and Johannesburg, the weight concept applies. For checked baggage, Economy Class guests may check 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class guests may check 35kg, while Business Class guests may check 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class guests may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class guests may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. The final baggage allowance for your journey 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. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Boeing 737-8 MAX service between Phuket and Singapore, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access.

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

On both sectors of your journey, you can enjoy our KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system, featuring a wide selection of movies, TV series, music, and games. The content library is regularly updated, so you can discover new releases or revisit favourites while travelling between Phuket, Singapore, and Johannesburg.

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.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers may be able to access the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status. Lounge access is determined by your onward boarding pass and membership tier.

Singapore Changi Airport offers gardens, themed zones, rest areas, play spaces, and a wide variety of dining and shopping to enjoy during shorter layovers. For longer connections of at least around 5.5 to 6 hours, you can consider joining an official transit tour into the city, subject to eligibility and operating hours. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

You may leave Singapore Changi Airport during your layover if your itinerary, time between flights, and entry requirements allow. Please ensure you meet Singapore’s immigration rules, allow sufficient time for security and boarding checks, and return to the airport well before your flight to Johannesburg.

Phuket follows Thailand time (UTC+7) and does not observe daylight saving time. Johannesburg follows South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) year-round. This means Johannesburg is 5 hours behind Phuket throughout the year, so when it is 12.00pm in Phuket, it is 07.00am in Johannesburg.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay in South Africa. We recommend checking with the nearest South African embassy or consulate, and reviewing official government guidance, well before your departure from Phuket.

On arrival at Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport, you will clear immigration, collect your checked baggage, and proceed through customs. The airport offers signs in English, information desks, and access to taxis, shuttle services, and public transport options to reach the city and surrounding areas.

For your Singapore Airlines flight from Phuket to Johannesburg via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Phuket International Airport at least 3 hours before departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security checks, and immigration formalities, especially during busy travel periods.

Johannesburg has warm summers and cooler, dry winters, so pack light layers that you can adjust to changing temperatures. Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and an adapter for South African power sockets are useful. Always keep travel documents and valuables in your cabin baggage.