Singapore Airlines Expands Airbus A380 Routes for Winter 2025-26
Singapore Airlines has announced its Airbus A380 schedules for the Northern Winter 2025-26 season, operating from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to seven international destinations. Year-round A380 service will be provided to London Heathrow (LHR), Sydney (SYD), Delhi (DEL), and Mumbai (BOM), while Auckland (AKL), Frankfurt (FRA), and Shanghai (PVG) will receive seasonal A380 deployments. Although the superjumbo network is steadily rebuilding, it remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Singapore Airlines A380 Routes
During this season (October 2025 – March 2026), 112 weekly A380 flights are scheduled, up from 98 in summer 2025, yet still lower than the 126 flights of January 2024.
Cities Covered by the A380
| Destination (IATA) | Season Dates | Frequency | A380 Flights | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland (AKL) | 18 Jan – 28 Mar 2026 | Daily | SQ285/286 | First A380 return in 2 years |
| Delhi (DEL) | Now – 28 Mar 2026 | Daily | SQ406/403 | Daily A380 year-round |
| Frankfurt (FRA) | Now – 17 Jan 2026 | Daily | SQ326/325 | Downgauges to 777-300ER |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | Now – 28 Mar 2026 | Twice Daily | SQ308/322 + SQ317/319 (rotates mid-season) | Largest A380 market |
| Mumbai (BOM) | Now – 28 Mar 2026 | Daily | SQ424/423 | Daily A380 year-round |
| Shanghai (PVG) | 1 Feb – 28 Mar 2026 | Daily | SQ830/833 | Short seasonal reinstatement |
| Sydney (SYD) | Now – 28 Mar 2026 | Twice Daily | SQ231/222 + SQ221/232 | Consistent double-daily A380 |
Northern Winter Schedule 2025-26
Auckland (AKL)
A daily return of Airbus A380 flights from 18 January to 28 March 2026 will replace Boeing 777-300ER operations.
| Flight | Route | Dep/Arr | Duration | Aircraft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ285 | SIN → AKL | 22:35 → 13:25+1 | 09:50 | A380 | Daily |
| SQ286 | AKL → SIN | 15:15 → 20:45 | 10:30 | A380 | Daily |
Delhi (DEL)
Daily A380 flights continue throughout NS25 and NW25/26.
| Flight | Route | Dep/Arr | Duration | Aircraft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ406 | SIN → DEL | 16:40/16:50 → 20:00/20:10 | 05:50 | A380 | Daily |
| SQ403 | DEL → SIN | 21:50/21:55 → 06:00/06:10+1 | 05:40 | A380 | Daily |
Frankfurt (FRA)
A380 service runs daily until 17 January 2026, transitioning to the 777-300ER.
| Flight | Route | Dep/Arr | Duration | Aircraft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ326 | SIN → FRA | 10:55/11:05 → 18:00/17:40 | 13:05–13:35 | A380 | Daily until 17 Jan |
| SQ325 | FRA → SIN | 21:40 → 16:05/17:00+1 | 12:20–12:25 | A380 | Daily until 17 Jan |
London Heathrow (LHR)
Two daily A380 flights run year-round, with rotations swapped in February and March 2026.
| Flight | Route | Dep/Arr | Duration | Aircraft | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ308 | SIN → LHR | 09:00 → 15:20 | 14:20 | A380 | Oct 2025 – Feb 2026, Mar 2026 |
| SQ322 | SIN → LHR | 23:25 → 05:55+1 | 14:30 | A380 | Full season |
| SQ317 | LHR → SIN | 10:40 → 07:50+1 | 13:10 | A380 | Full season |
| SQ319/321 | LHR → SIN | 20:35/21:45 → 17:40/19:00+1 | 13:05–13:15 | A380 | Feb–Mar 2026 |
Mumbai (BOM)
The daily A380 service runs seamlessly across both seasons.
| Flight | Route | Dep/Arr | Duration | Aircraft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ424 | SIN → BOM | 18:50/19:00 → 21:50/22:10 | 05:30–05:40 | A380 | Daily |
| SQ423 | BOM → SIN | 23:35/23:40 → 07:30/07:40+1 | 05:25–05:30 | A380 | Daily |
Shanghai (PVG)
The A380 will be reinstated from 1 February to 28 March 2026.
| Flight | Route | Dep/Arr | Duration | Aircraft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ830 | SIN → PVG | 09:20 → 14:35 | 05:15 | A380 | Daily |
| SQ833 | PVG → SIN | 16:25 → 22:15 | 05:50 | A380 | Daily |
Sydney (SYD)
Singapore Airlines will operate two daily A380 rotations on its Singapore–Sydney route.
| Flight | Route | Dep/Arr | Duration | Aircraft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ231 | SIN → SYD | 00:45 → 11:50 | 08:05 | A380 | Daily |
| SQ221 | SIN → SYD | 20:40 → 07:40+1 | 08:00 | A380 | Daily |
| SQ232 | SYD → SIN | 12:15 → 17:35 | 08:20 | A380 | Daily |
| SQ222 | SYD → SIN | 16:10 → 21:20 | 08:10 | A380 | Daily |
KrisFlyer Award Pricing
KrisFlyer Saver awards on A380 routes offer value before the November 2025 devaluation.
| Route | Y Saver | PY Saver | J Saver | F Saver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi / Mumbai | 20k | 34.5k | 43k | 58.5k |
| Shanghai | 21.5k | 34.5k | 43k | 58.5k |
| Auckland / Sydney | 30.5k | 51k | 68.5k | 93.5k |
| Frankfurt / London | 42k | 71k | 103.5k | 141k |
From 1 November 2025, new award rates see a 5–15% devaluation on most routes, with slight improvements on some short sectors.
| Route | Y Saver | PY Saver | J Saver | F Saver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi / Mumbai | 19–20k | 34.5–36k | 43–45k | 58.5–61.5k |
| Shanghai | 20.5–21.5k | 34.5–36k | 43–45k | 58.5–61.5k |
| Auckland / Sydney | 29–30.5k | 51–53.5k | 68.5–72k | 93.5–98k |
| Frankfurt / London | 42–44k | 71–74.5k | 103.5–108.5k | 141–148k |
Singapore Airlines A380 Fleet
The A380 fleet was reduced from 19 aircraft pre-pandemic to 12, all with updated cabins.
| Registration | Cabin Refit | Re-entered Service | Status (Sep 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9V-SKM | Nov 2020 | Nov 2021 | In Service |
| 9V-SKN | Jun 2020 | Dec 2021 | In Service |
| 9V-SKP | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | In Service |
| 9V-SKQ | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | In Service |
| 9V-SKR | Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 | In Service |
| 9V-SKS | Jun 2019 | Nov 2021 | In Maintenance |
| 9V-SKT | Nov 2019 | Apr 2023 | In Maintenance |
| 9V-SKU | Factory new | Nov 2021 | In Service |
| 9V-SKV | Factory new | Nov 2021 | In Service |
| 9V-SKW | Factory new | Feb 2022 | In Service |
| 9V-SKY | Factory new | Dec 2021 | In Service |
| 9V-SKZ | Factory new | May 2022 | In Maintenance |
Nine aircraft are operational, with three undergoing maintenance.
A380 Cabin Products
- Suites Class: Private cabins with a double-bed option.
- Business Class: Fully-flat seats with direct aisle access.
- Premium Economy: 44 seats replacing the old Suites space.
- Economy Class: Latest generation seating.
- Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi for Suites, Business, and KrisFlyer members.
Looking Ahead
From 29 March 2026, A380 schedules include:
- Twice-daily operations to Sydney and London Heathrow.
- Daily flights to Delhi and Mumbai, except July-August 2026 for temporary 777-300ER use.
- Frankfurt daily A380 service.
- Shanghai daily A380 from May 2026.
- Hong Kong daily A380 from 21 June – 25 July 2026.
Schedules remain subject to changes.
