Flights from Europe to Xiamen (XMN)

You will be served meals on all flights from Europe to Xiamen, with menus that feature a mix of international favourites and Asian-inspired dishes. Depending on the length and timing of each sector, you can expect a combination of main meals and light refreshments, all served with care on quality tableware in premium cabins.
We cater for a wide range of dietary and lifestyle needs through our Special Meals selection, which you can request in advance. On selected cabins and routes, you can also enjoy our Book the Cook service from Singapore and some European cities, allowing you to pre-select your main course from an expanded menu.
Throughout the journey, a full beverage service is available, including juices, soft drinks, hot drinks, and a curated selection of wines and spirits. You can also try our signature Singapore Sling on many flights, adding a touch of our home city to your time on board.

On flights between Europe and China, including journeys to Xiamen, we generally apply the weight-concept baggage allowance, with limits varying by cabin class. In Economy Class, you can usually check in a generous combined weight of checked baggage, while Premium Economy Class and Business Class offer higher allowances. Suites and First Class, available on selected services from cities such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Zurich, provide the highest checked baggage limits. In addition, you may bring cabin baggage on board, with size and piece limits depending on your cabin. For your specific booking, please refer to your e-ticket or our website, as the exact allowance can vary with fare type and KrisFlyer status.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines aircraft once the flight reaches above 10,000 feet, including services on the Europe to Singapore sectors and many flights between Singapore and Xiamen. 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, or those who prefer not to register, can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The connection is generally suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across our network from Europe to Xiamen, you will find a range of cabin classes designed for different travel styles. On many long-haul flights from cities such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Zurich, you can choose from Suites or First Class on selected Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 777-300ER services, as well as Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. On Airbus A350-900 flights from multiple European cities, we offer Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. The onward sector from Singapore to Xiamen on the Boeing 737-8 MAX features Business Class and Economy Class. Cabin availability can vary by route and departure, so please check your specific flight when booking.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of around 32 inches, with seat widths of up to 19 inches, providing good comfort for long-haul journeys. Premium Economy Class offers a more spacious experience with a pitch of about 38 inches and seat widths of up to 20 inches, along with enhanced recline and leg support.
In Business Class across our long-haul aircraft, you enjoy a fully flat bed with direct aisle access from every seat, giving you room to stretch out and rest on overnight or extended flights. On aircraft fitted with First Class or Suites, you have a fully flat bed and an even more generous personal space, with additional storage and privacy. The Boeing 737-8 MAX between Singapore and Xiamen offers Business Class and Economy Class cabins with configurations tailored to regional flights, complementing the long-haul comfort you experience on the wide-body sectors.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Europe to Xiamen. 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 Europe to Xiamen connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed to make layovers easy and enjoyable. For shorter layovers, you can stay airside and explore the themed gardens, quiet rest areas, and extensive dining choices in your terminal, or relax at one of the airport hotels and pay-per-use lounges. With a longer connection, you may wish to join one of the free transit tours offered at Changi, which give you a glimpse of the city s skyline and neighbourhoods without the need to plan logistics yourself. Whether you prefer to stretch your legs in a butterfly or sunflower garden, take a swim, or browse the shops, clear signage and efficient security checks help you move smoothly between activities and your next gate. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait it is an integral part of your journey.

Xiamen follows China Standard Time, which is UTC+8 and does not observe daylight saving time. The United Kingdom operates on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 from late March to late October, so Xiamen is 8 hours ahead in winter and 7 hours ahead in summer. Most of Western Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Switzerland, uses Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) from late March to late October, making Xiamen 7 hours ahead in winter and 6 hours ahead in summer. Turkey uses Turkey Time at UTC+3 year-round with no daylight saving change, so Xiamen is 5 hours ahead of Turkey throughout the year.

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