Flights from India to Melbourne (MEL)

Yes. From India, for example Mumbai, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with multi-course meals tailored to the time of day and route. A selection of special meals is available when requested in advance, and on eligible cabins you may pre-select dishes through our Book the Cook service. Throughout the journey, we offer a wide range of hot and cold beverages, including our signature Singapore Sling on selected routes.

Flights between India and Australia generally use the weight concept for checked baggage. Depending on your route, you can travel in Suites, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class, each with a different checked baggage allowance. All customers may bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits, which vary by cabin class. For full details for your ticket, please refer to your booking confirmation or our baggage policy page.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most 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 add your membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across our India to Melbourne network you can travel in Suites, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class, depending on your departure city and aircraft type. Some flights offer all four cabins, while others may offer Business Class and Economy Class, or Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width. In Premium Economy Class, seats offer about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul sectors. Suites and First Class, where available, provide a spacious fully flat bed and enhanced privacy. Cabin layouts may vary slightly by aircraft and route.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from India to Melbourne. 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 India to Melbourne transit through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers gardens, relaxation zones, playgrounds, and a wide range of shops and dining options inside the terminal. If you have a longer layover and sufficient time, you may be able to join a transit city tour; for shorter connections, simply enjoy the airport's quiet seating areas, art displays, and amenities such as showers in selected lounges or pay-per-use facilities. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

India operates on a single time zone, Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30). Melbourne observes Australian Eastern Time: Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) from roughly April to early October, and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11) from roughly early October to early April. This means Melbourne is usually 4.5 hours ahead of India during Australian winter, and 5.5 hours ahead during Australian summer.

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