Flights from France to Xiamen (XMN)

Yes. On flights from Paris, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with multi-course meals inspired by international and Asian flavours, along with snacks on longer sectors. You can request special meals in advance to suit your dietary needs, and on selected premium cabins you may be able to use our Book the Cook service to pre-select main courses. Throughout the journey, we offer a full beverage service, including juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and a curated selection of wines and spirits, as well as our signature Singapore Sling on most routes.

Flights between France and China generally follow the weight concept for checked baggage. For routes from Paris to Xiamen, typical allowances apply by cabin: in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you usually have a generous checked baggage allowance; in Business Class and First Class, higher limits apply. All travellers may also bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits. Exact allowances depend on your booking class and KrisFlyer status, so please check your e-ticket or our website before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional usage can be covered by paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the journey from France to Xiamen, you may be able to choose from First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. From Paris to Singapore, cabins can include First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class depending on the aircraft. From Singapore to Xiamen on the Boeing 737-8 MAX, flights offer Business Class and Economy Class.

In Economy Class, you can expect about a 32-inch seat pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width. In Premium Economy Class, seats offer about a 38-inch pitch with up to a 20-inch seat width. In Business Class, you enjoy a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul aircraft. In First Class, you have a spacious fully flat bed. Exact layouts and seat designs vary slightly by aircraft and route.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from France to Xiamen. 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 France to Xiamen route via Singapore Changi Airport, which offers gardens, art installations, quiet rest areas, and a wide range of shops and dining options within the terminals. If you have a longer connection and meet the eligibility criteria, you can consider an official transit tour of the city; for shorter layovers, stay airside to enjoy lounges, showers, and airport attractions. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Paris operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and observes daylight saving time, switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from late March to late October. Xiamen follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year and does not observe daylight saving. This means Xiamen is typically 7 hours ahead of Paris in winter and 6 hours ahead in summer.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Xiamen 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 Xiamen, 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.