Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

In-flight Dining
On Chennai–Ho Chi Minh City journeys via Singapore, you will be served meals tailored to the time of day, with a choice of dishes in both Business Class and Economy Class on each sector.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals on this route, which you can request in advance through our website or your booking agent, helping you dine with confidence during your trip.

Book the Cook
Eligible Business Class customers on sectors where the service is offered can pre-select their main course from a wider menu using our Book the Cook service, adding extra variety to your in-flight dining.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee, is available, and you can also enjoy our signature Singapore Sling on board.

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

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

On all sectors between Chennai, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, Economy Class seats offer a pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on the wide-body Airbus A350-900 and spacious lie-flat seating with generous personal space on the Boeing 737-8 MAX and Boeing 787-10.

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. In Singapore, eligible customers may be invited to use facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge.

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. For example, if you fly Economy from Chennai but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

Singapore Changi Airport offers a wide range of ways to spend your layover, from themed gardens and art installations to rest areas and children’s play zones. For longer layovers, you may be able to join a free city transit tour, which usually requires a minimum of around 5.5 to 6 hours between flights. Shorter connections can be comfortably spent exploring the airport’s indoor gardens, viewing decks, and relaxation areas, or refreshing at a transit hotel or shower facility. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Chennai follows India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30 and does not observe daylight saving time. Ho Chi Minh City follows Indochina Time (ICT), which is UTC+7:00 and also does not use daylight saving time. This means Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai throughout the year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Ho Chi Minh City airport when flying from Chennai via Singapore on a single booking with Singapore Airlines.

Through-Check Conditions
For your bags to be sent directly to your final destination, the following general conditions must be met:

Single Itinerary: Both flight segments (Chennai–Singapore and Singapore–Ho Chi Minh City) must be under the same booking reference or PNR.

Layover Duration: Your connection in Singapore must be less than 24 hours. If your layover exceeds 24 hours, it is considered a stopover, and you will typically be required to collect your luggage and re-check it for your onward flight.

Partner Airlines: If your onward flight from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City is operated by a partner airline, Singapore Airlines has through-check agreements that usually allow your bags to be tagged to your final destination.

You may be able to plan a stopover in Singapore on your Chennai–Ho Chi Minh City trip, 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.