Flights from Penang (PEN) to Hanoi (HAN)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both sectors of your Penang to Hanoi journey. Menus are designed to offer balanced options and regional flavours, with meal timing coordinated around each flight segment.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to meet different dietary needs on this route. These should be requested in advance through our website, app, or your travel agent, so we can confirm availability on both legs of your journey.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in selected cabins can use our Book the Cook service on the Singapore to Hanoi sector, choosing from a curated menu of main courses prepared specially for your flight. This helps you personalise your dining experience before you board.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks is available throughout the flight, including juices, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Our signature Singapore Sling is also served on board, allowing you to enjoy a classic taste of Singapore in the air.

For flights between Penang and Hanoi, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage: in Economy Class, Lite and Value fares include 25kg, while Standard and Flexi fares include 30kg. Business Class includes 40kg of checked baggage. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class passengers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class passengers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. The final allowance for your journey 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 from Penang to Hanoi 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. Paid plans are available for non-members.

The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing. It does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers, so we recommend planning any high-bandwidth activities for when you are on the ground.

On the Penang to Singapore sector operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches, with up to 19 inches of seat width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed, giving ample space to rest on this shorter sector.

On the Singapore to Hanoi sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class also features around 32 inches of pitch and up to 19 inches of width for comfortable seating. Business Class offers a fully flat bed with direct aisle access from every seat, designed to provide a restful experience on this medium-haul flight.

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.

At Singapore Changi Airport, longer layovers can be used to join the airport's free transit tour into the city, which typically requires at least 5.5 to 6 hours between flights. This gives you time to see selected highlights of Singapore before returning for your onward flight.

For shorter layovers, you can stay airside and enjoy the airport's attractions, which may include themed gardens, quiet rest areas, family zones, and facilities such as swimming pools or cinemas in selected terminals. There are also many dining and shopping options to explore while you wait.

If you prefer to relax, consider booking access to a lounge, freshening up with a shower, or resting in designated nap areas. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Penang for Hanoi via Singapore, eligible Singapore Airlines passengers may access the Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport, depending on their cabin class or frequent flyer status. Access policies vary, so we recommend checking your booking or contacting us before you travel.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport en route to Hanoi, eligible passengers may be able to use Singapore Airlines lounges such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge. Lounge access depends on your class of travel and frequent flyer status.

Penang follows Malaysia Time (UTC +8) year-round, while Hanoi follows Indochina Time (UTC +7). This means Hanoi is 1 hour behind Penang at all times. Neither location observes daylight saving time, so the time difference remains consistent throughout the year.

For flights from Penang to Hanoi via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Penang International Airport at least 2 hours before departure if you are travelling with cabin baggage only, and earlier if you need to check in baggage or travel during busy periods. This allows time for check-in, security, and immigration.

Visa requirements for travel from Penang to Hanoi depend on your nationality, length of stay, and purpose of visit. We recommend checking with the Vietnamese authorities, your nearest embassy, or an official government website before you travel, and ensuring your passport meets validity requirements.

On arrival in Hanoi after connecting via Singapore, you will clear immigration and customs in Hanoi. Make sure you have completed any required arrival forms and keep your passport and travel documents handy. After customs, you will find transport options such as buses, trains, and taxis, which you can arrange on arrival.

If you are travelling on a single Singapore Airlines or partner ticket from Penang to Hanoi via Singapore, we will usually check your baggage through to Hanoi. You will collect it only at your final destination. The details will be confirmed at check-in, so please show all your flight segments at the counter.