Flights from Xiamen (XMN) to Vietnam

Yes, meals are served on Singapore Airlines flights from Xiamen to Vietnam. You can enjoy in-flight dining with a choice of main courses inspired by regional and international flavours, served with accompaniments and dessert. Special meals are available for a range of dietary needs when requested in advance. On selected sectors, eligible customers in Business Class may be able to use our Book the Cook service to pre-select their main course before departure. A range of hot and cold beverages is offered, including juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and alcoholic drinks, as well as our signature Singapore Sling on applicable flights.

Flights between Xiamen and Vietnam operate under the weight concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you can usually check in at least 25 kg of baggage. In Business Class, a higher checked baggage allowance typically applies. For cabin baggage, most travellers may bring one standard carry-on bag plus a small personal item, within our size and weight limits. Exact allowances depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, so please refer to your booking confirmation or our baggage policy before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Xiamen to Vietnam once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, including those travelling in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, as long as your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and guests without a linked membership can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The service is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On routes from Xiamen to Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi, Singapore Airlines offers Business Class and Economy Class. All sectors between Xiamen, Singapore, and the Vietnamese cities provide these two cabin classes, though seat layouts and design details may differ between the Boeing 737-8 MAX and the Airbus A350-900.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, depending on the aircraft. In Business Class, seats convert into fully flat beds, offering generous personal space and direct aisle access on wide-body aircraft, with thoughtful privacy and storage on both the Boeing 737-8 MAX and Airbus A350-900. Exact configurations may vary slightly between aircraft types operating your flights.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Vietnam. 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.

On flights from Xiamen to Vietnam, your layover is usually at Singapore Changi Airport. With a longer connection, you can join a free transit tour into the city, subject to timing and eligibility, or explore the airports indoor gardens, play areas, and rest zones. Shorter layovers are easily spent airside, where you will find a wide range of dining options, shops, and relaxation spaces, as well as airport hotels if you need a room between flights. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Xiamen follows China Standard Time (UTC+8), while Vietnam operates on Indochina Time (UTC+7) with no daylight saving. This means Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi are typically 1 hour behind Xiamen throughout the year.

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