Flights from Turkey to United States Of America

You will enjoy full meal services on flights from Turkey to the United States of America. Our in-flight dining includes multi-course meals designed to suit long journeys, with regional and international options. Special meals can be requested in advance to match your dietary needs. On many flights, eligible passengers can also use our Book the Cook service to choose selected main courses before departure. Throughout the journey, we serve a range of hot and cold drinks, including our signature Singapore Sling, along with snacks on longer sectors.

Flights between Turkey (TR) and the United States of America (US) use the piece-concept baggage allowance. On these routes, which feature Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, your checked baggage allowance is defined by the number of pieces and their maximum weight per piece. Business Class customers can typically bring more pieces and heavier bags than Premium Economy and Economy Class customers. All customers may also bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits, which vary by cabin class. For exact entitlements for your ticket, please refer to your booking confirmation or the baggage section on our website before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights between Turkey and the United States of America once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your KrisFlyer membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure to enjoy this benefit. Non-members and additional devices can use paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging apps, email, and general browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On routes from Istanbul to Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, Singapore Airlines offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class on the Airbus A350-900. All city pairs between Turkey and the United States of America currently operate with this three-cabin configuration, though aircraft and cabin layouts may occasionally vary by schedule.

On these routes, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of around 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, giving you room to stretch on long sectors. Premium Economy Class increases comfort with about 38 inches of seat pitch and up to 20 inches of seat width, plus enhanced recline and leg support. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access from every seat, along with generous personal space and storage. Specific seat layouts and exact measurements can differ slightly by aircraft configuration.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Turkey to United States of America. 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 Turkey to the United States of America connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for comfortable and engaging layovers. For shorter connections, you can stay airside, exploring themed gardens, quiet rest areas, free cinemas, and family zones, or simply relax at your departure gate area. For longer layovers, you may join one of the airport's free transit tours into the city when available, or book a short stay at an airport hotel or spa to refresh between flights. 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 United States of America 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 United States of America, 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.

Turkey (including Istanbul) follows Türkiye Time, which is UTC+3 year-round with no daylight saving. In the United States of America, New York operates on Eastern Time (UTC-5, switching to UTC-4 from March to early November); Seattle and San Francisco use Pacific Time (UTC-8, switching to UTC-7 in the same period); and Los Angeles also uses Pacific Time. This means the time difference between Istanbul and New York is usually 8 or 9 hours, and between Istanbul and West Coast cities such as Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles it is usually 10 or 11 hours, depending on the US daylight saving period from roughly March to early November.