Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Surabaya (SUB)

In-flight Dining
On Chennai to Surabaya itineraries via Singapore, you will be served meals appropriate to the time of day and sector length in both Business Class and Economy Class, with menus featuring regional and international options.

Special Meals
We offer a wide range of special meals on this route, which you can request in advance to meet medical or other personal dietary needs. These should be ordered through your booking at least 24 hours before departure.

Book the Cook
On eligible sectors and in participating cabins on this route, you may be able to use our Book the Cook service to pre-select main courses from an expanded menu. Availability depends on your class of travel and the specific flight.

Beverage Service
Throughout your journey, you can enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. A signature Singapore Sling is available on board, along with a curated choice of other beverages.

For flights between Chennai and Surabaya, the weight concept applies. In Economy Class, checked baggage allowances are 25kg for Lite and Value fares, and 30kg for Standard and Flexi fares. In Business Class, the checked baggage allowance is 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, 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 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 flights from Chennai to Surabaya once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, and 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 paid 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.

On both the Chennai to Singapore and Singapore to Surabaya sectors, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, providing comfortable legroom for regional travel.

Business Class on this route offers seats that convert into fully flat beds, with direct aisle access on board the Airbus A350-900 sector and spacious seating on the Boeing 737-8 MAX and Boeing 787-10, giving you ample room to rest or work.

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 Changi Airport, eligible passengers may use facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), and KrisFlyer Gold Lounge.

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 Chennai but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

Singapore Changi Airport offers extensive amenities that make layovers comfortable and engaging. If you have at least 5.5 to 6 hours between flights, you may consider joining an official transit city tour, which allows you to see highlights of Singapore without managing the arrangements yourself.

For shorter layovers, staying airside gives you access to themed gardens, quiet rest zones, and relaxation areas. You will also find children’s play spaces, walking routes between terminals, and dedicated snooze areas where you can stretch out.

If your layover is longer, you might choose to book an airport or transit hotel for extra rest, then explore the airport’s dining and shopping. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Chennai operates on India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30 and does not observe daylight saving time. Surabaya follows Western Indonesia Time (WIB), which is UTC+7:00 and also does not change seasonally. Surabaya is therefore 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai throughout the year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Juanda International Airport in Surabaya when flying from Chennai 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 (Chennai–Singapore and Singapore–Surabaya) 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 Surabaya 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 Chennai–Surabaya 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.