Flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to France

Yes, you will be served complimentary meals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to France via Singapore. In-flight dining features multi-course menus tailored to the time of day and route, with a choice of main courses and thoughtfully designed snacks. You can request special meals in advance to suit many dietary needs, which we will serve alongside the standard menu. On eligible cabins and routes, Book the Cook allows you to pre-select from a wider range of main dishes before departure. A full beverage service is available, including soft drinks, juices, hot drinks, and a curated selection of alcoholic beverages, with our signature Singapore Sling offered on board.

On flights between Vietnam and France, the weight concept generally applies for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you typically have a checked baggage allowance starting from 25kg. In Premium Economy Class, the allowance is higher, and in Business Class and First Class it is higher still. For cabin baggage, you may usually bring one piece in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, and two pieces in Business Class and First Class, each within size and weight limits. Exact allowances depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, so please check your e-ticket or our website before you travel.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Ho Chi Minh City to France once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please add your membership number to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore sector, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class on selected Airbus A350-900 services, and Economy Class. On the Singapore to Paris sector, you can choose from First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class on Boeing 777-300ER services. The exact combination of cabin classes on your journey will depend on your chosen flights.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of around 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width on most aircraft. Premium Economy Class offers about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width, with greater recline. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with generous personal space and direct aisle access on long-haul sectors. First Class on the Boeing 777-300ER features a fully flat bed and a spacious seat with enhanced privacy. Cabin configurations may differ slightly between the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 777-300ER.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to France. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

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.

Most journeys from Ho Chi Minh City to France connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for comfortable transits. For shorter layovers, you can enjoy themed gardens, art installations, quiet rest areas, and a wide choice of dining and shopping without leaving the terminal. With a longer connection, you might visit the rooftop pool or book a room at the transit hotel for a few hours of rest. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait it is an integral part of your journey.

Ho Chi Minh City operates on Indochina Time (UTC+7). Paris follows Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) from late March to late October. This means Paris is typically 6 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City in winter and 5 hours behind in summer.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in France when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to France, 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.