Flights from France to Australia

Yes, on flights from France to Australia you are served complimentary meals that reflect both Asian and international flavours, with menus designed for long-haul comfort. We offer a selection of special meals that can be requested in advance to suit various dietary needs, and on many routes you can pre-select main courses through our Book the Cook service when travelling in eligible cabins. Throughout the flight, you can enjoy a curated beverage list with wines, spirits, soft drinks, and signature options such as the Singapore Sling.

Flights between France (Europe) and Australia generally use the weight-concept baggage allowance. For Economy Class, the standard checked baggage allowance is usually 25kg; for Premium Economy Class, 35kg; for Business Class, 40kg; and for First Class, 50kg, with a separate cabin baggage allowance that varies by cabin. Exact allowances can depend on your fare type and KrisFlyer status, so you should always check your e-ticket or the Manage Booking page for the specific baggage entitlements for your journey.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines aircraft once the flight is above 10,000 feet on routes between France and Australia. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, you should ensure your KrisFlyer membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional devices can use paid plans. The connection is designed for messaging, email, and basic browsing, and does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across flights from France to Australia routed via Singapore, you can typically choose from First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, depending on the aircraft and specific city pair. Some sectors may offer all four cabins, while others may feature a subset of these cabin classes, so available options can vary between routes and dates.

On these routes, Economy Class seats offer a pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, designed for long-haul comfort. Premium Economy Class provides about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width, with extra recline and leg support. Business Class features fully flat beds, with every seat offering direct aisle access on aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900 and many Boeing 777-300ER configurations. First Class provides a spacious fully flat bed and enhanced personal space. The exact layout and configuration can differ slightly by aircraft type and route.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from France to Australia, most commonly at Singapore Changi Airport. 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 Australia with Singapore Airlines connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers a free transit tour for qualifying layover durations, letting you briefly explore the city between flights. For shorter layovers, you can stay airside and enjoy gardens, art installations, rest areas, showers, family zones, and a wide variety of dining and shopping, or relax in a lounge or airport hotel if you prefer privacy. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in Australia 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 Australia, 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.

France operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and observes daylight saving time as Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from late March to late October. Australia has several time zones: Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane use Eastern Time (UTC+10, or UTC+11 when daylight saving applies in New South Wales and Victoria), Adelaide uses Central Time (UTC+9:30, or UTC+10:30 with daylight saving), Perth uses Western Time (UTC+8), while Cairns and Darwin do not observe daylight saving. This means the time difference between France and Australian cities can vary through the year, so you should check the local time close to your travel dates.