Flights from Rome (FCO) to Chennai (MAA)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both sectors of your Rome to Chennai journey, with menus designed to reflect regional flavours and favourites, as well as international choices.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals that can be requested in advance to meet medical, dietary, or child-friendly preferences, subject to availability and route.

Book the Cook
Eligible premium cabins on selected sectors of this route can use our Book the Cook service, allowing you to pre-select curated main courses before departure for an even more personalised dining experience.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices and soft drinks, is served on board, and you can also enjoy our signature Singapore Sling during your flight.

For flights between Rome and Chennai, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (Lite and Value fares 25kg; Standard and Flexi 30kg), Premium Economy Class 35kg, and Business Class 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage allowances are: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class (1 piece up to 7kg) and Business Class (2 pieces, each up to 7kg). Your final allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase paid plans. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Rome to Singapore sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, Premium Economy Class offers around 38 inches of pitch with up to 20 inches of width, and Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat.

On the Singapore to Chennai sector operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Economy Class seats are designed for comfort on regional flights with comparable pitch and ergonomic support, while Business Class offers spacious recliner-style seating that converts to a comfortable rest position, providing ample legroom for the shorter sector.

From Rome to Singapore on the Airbus A350-900, you can choose between Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. From Singapore to Chennai on the Boeing 737-8 MAX, the route offers Business Class and Economy Class, allowing you to tailor comfort and flexibility across each part of the journey.

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.

If you have a longer layover at Singapore Changi Airport, you can join one of the official transit tours into the city, which generally require at least 5.5 to 6 hours between flights. For shorter stops, stay airside to enjoy landscaped gardens, rest areas, play zones, and a wide range of dining and shopping.

Airport hotels, quiet zones, and spa services help you rest and refresh between the Rome and Chennai sectors, while clear wayfinding and efficient security make connections straightforward. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Rome Fiumicino (FCO), eligible Singapore Airlines customers may be invited to use the Plaza Premium Lounge, depending on cabin class or frequent flyer status. Lounge access is determined by your departing flight from Rome and your KrisFlyer or Star Alliance tier.

During your layover at Singapore (SIN), eligible passengers travelling on Singapore Airlines flights may have access to the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status. Access is based on your onward flight and your KrisFlyer or Star Alliance membership tier.

Rome follows Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) roughly from late March to late October. Chennai follows India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year and does not observe daylight saving. This means Chennai is 4.5 hours ahead of Rome in winter and 3.5 hours ahead in summer.

When you arrive in Chennai from Rome via Singapore, you will clear immigration, collect your checked baggage, and pass customs at Chennai International Airport. Follow the signs for arrivals, onward domestic connections, or ground transport, and allow extra time if you are meeting pre-arranged transfers or domestic flights.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, trip purpose, and length of stay. We recommend checking with the relevant Indian authorities or your local consulate, as well as with your travel agent where applicable, well before departure to ensure you have the correct documents for entry into India.

For Singapore Airlines flights from Rome Fiumicino to Chennai via Singapore, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security checks, and a relaxed walk to the gate or lounge before boarding.

If your Rome to Chennai journey is on a single Singapore Airlines ticket via Singapore, we will usually check your baggage through to Chennai, and you will collect it only on arrival there. Your check-in agent at Rome Fiumicino will confirm the final baggage tag destination printed on your bag tags.