Singapore Airlines has finalized its northern summer 2026 flight schedule, confirming frequencies, aircraft types, and operating patterns across its global passenger network through Oct. 24, 2026, as the carrier continues rebuilding capacity after the pandemic-era downturn.
All services remain anchored at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), reinforcing the airline’s role as a major Asia-Pacific hub operator. The confirmed schedule replaces provisional “rolled-over” data previously loaded into reservation systems and provides a clearer view of how Singapore Airlines plans to deploy capacity and manage seasonal adjustments.
Reported by Mainly Miles, the update represents the airline’s most comprehensive schedule confirmation since pre-pandemic operations were disrupted in 2020.
Capacity Recovery Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels
By October 2026, Singapore Airlines will operate more than 2,270 passenger flights per week, marking its highest weekly total since April 2020, when global schedules were sharply reduced due to COVID-19.
The weekly total equates to approximately 86% of pre-pandemic capacity, benchmarked against the combined Singapore Airlines and SilkAir network in January 2020. SilkAir was fully merged into Singapore Airlines in May 2021, consolidating all regional operations under the mainline carrier.
Subject to regulatory approvals for four mainland China routes, the airline’s passenger network is expected to reach 78 destinations during the summer 2026 season.
Frequency Increases on Key Regional Routes
Singapore Airlines is increasing service on several short- and medium-haul routes, signaling stronger demand across parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Colombo (CMB) rises from 10 weekly flights (29 March 2026 to 30 April 2026) to 14 weekly from 1 May 2026 to 24 October 2026. The route will use Boeing 787-10, Airbus A350 Medium Haul, and Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, building on a recent hike from daily to 10 weekly.
Dhaka (DAC) doubles from daily to twice daily (14 weekly) from 1 August 2026 to 24 October 2026. Hanoi (HAN) adds a daily flight for 21 weekly services from 1 June 2026 to 24 October 2026, up from 14 weekly earlier. Surabaya (SUB) increases from 19 to 21 weekly (three daily) from late March 2026.
Taipei (TPE) extends its seasonal boost to 18 weekly from 29 March 2026 to 31 May 2026, then reverts to 14 weekly (twice daily) from 1 June 2026 to 24 October 2026.
Seasonal Cuts Hit Select Leisure Markets
While several routes gain additional flights, some leisure-heavy destinations will see reductions through the summer 2026 operating period.
Phuket (HKT) drops from 42 to 35 weekly flights throughout the period. Siem Reap (REP) decreases from twice daily to 10 weekly from late March 2026.
These changes reflect the carrier’s seasonal planning, balancing aircraft availability with shifting demand patterns across its short-haul network.
Mainland China Routes Remain a Wild Card
China remains one of the biggest variables in Singapore Airlines’ summer 2026 plan due to regulatory approvals still pending for some routes.
Four Chinese routes—Chengdu (CTU), Chongqing (CKG), Shenzhen (SZX), and Xiamen (XMN)—face ongoing post-pandemic approval delays from the Civil Aviation Authority of China, preventing cash or miles bookings beyond 29 March 2026 at present.
Approvals typically arrive late, sometimes with brief service gaps, and daily Boeing 737-8 MAX service is expected once granted, matching current operations.
Other China routes show detailed seasonal pattern changes. Beijing Capital (PEK) alternates between 21 weekly and 14 weekly frequencies across multiple periods between March and October 2026, using Airbus A350 Medium Haul and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Beijing Daxing (PKX) operates 7 weekly from 29 March 2026 to 16 August 2026, suspends from 17 August 2026 to 25 September 2026, and resumes 7 weekly from 26 September 2026 to 24 October 2026 on Boeing 787-10.
Shanghai (PVG) hikes from four to five daily (35 weekly) from 29 March 2026.
Long-Haul Network Tweaks Focus on Europe and Australia
Singapore Airlines is also making targeted long-haul adjustments, including aircraft upgrades and seasonal frequency shifts in Europe and Oceania.
Auckland (AKL) reduces to daily Singapore Airlines service (7 weekly) throughout, down from 14 weekly. Star Alliance partner Air New Zealand (NZ) is increasing from 1 to 2 daily services.
Barcelona (BCN) non-stop flights operate 2 weekly from 29 March 2026 to 30 June 2026, rise to 5 weekly from 1 July 2026 to 6 September 2026, and return to 2 weekly from 7 September 2026 to 24 October 2026 on Airbus A350 Long Haul.
The Barcelona via Milan (MXP) segment runs 3 weekly from 29 March 2026 to 30 June 2026, suspends from 1 July 2026 to 6 September 2026, and resumes 3 weekly from 7 September 2026 to 24 October 2026, enabling daily Milan terminator service during suspension.
Cairns (CNS) boosts from 4 to 5 weekly from 7 July 2026 to 22 September 2026 on Airbus A350 Long Haul, bookended by 4 weekly periods, ahead of daily Boeing 737-8 MAX from November 2026.
Premium Aircraft Changes Include A380 Deployments
Several major long-haul markets will see aircraft upgrades, including expanded Airbus A380 service.
Dubai (DXB) upgrades to Airbus A380 throughout, introducing Suites as reported earlier. Frankfurt (FRA) returns to twice daily (14 weekly) from 20 weekly, regaining Airbus A380 on SQ326/325.
Paris (CDG) resumes twice daily (14 weekly) from 10 weekly. Rome (FCO) increases to 4 weekly from 29 March 2026 to 24 June 2026, then 5 weekly from 25 June 2026 to 24 October 2026 on Airbus A350 Long Haul.
According to Mainly Miles, the schedule changes align with seasonal demand, with total short-haul and Asia flights at 751 weekly in October 2026, expected to reach 779 weekly post-China approvals, and long-haul at 358 weekly.
Fifth Freedom Routes Narrow After Recent Pullback
Singapore Airlines continues to operate three fifth freedom routes with traffic rights for local segments: Frankfurt (FRA) to New York JFK (JFK) on Boeing 777-300ER, Milan (MXP) to Barcelona (BCN) on Airbus A350 Long Haul (except 1 July 2026 to 6 September 2026 suspension, offering cheap intra-Europe Business Class), and Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX) on Boeing 777-300ER.
This is one fewer than usual, following Manchester (MAN) to Houston (IAH) withdrawal in March 2025. Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) and reverse require travel to or from Singapore.
No return is programmed for Singapore (SIN) to Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) since its January 2022 suspension due to Hong Kong pandemic restrictions.
Outlook: 78 Destinations With Some Routes Still Absent
With 78 destinations reinstated, pending routes include Moscow (SVO) as a Singapore Airlines service and seasonal Mandalay (MDL) as a former SilkAir operation.
Discontinued since COVID-19 with no planned reinstatement include Canberra (CBR), Dusseldorf (DUS), Hiroshima (HIJ), Houston (IAH), Stockholm (ARN), Wellington (WLG), and Vancouver (YVR). Bandung shifts to Scoot via Kertajati (KJT) since September 2024.
Overall, Singapore Airlines’ confirmed summer 2026 schedule signals a continued climb toward pre-pandemic capacity, with selective route growth, shifting China operations, and premium aircraft deployments aimed at matching demand across Asia, Europe, and Australia.
