Singapore Airlines Launches 8 Major New Routes In 2 Years: See Full List Now

Published Oct 1, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT James lives and breathes route development. Educated in Air Transport Management at Loughborough University and Cranfield University, James has a PhD in Airline Strategy and Economics. James was Market Opportunity Analyst at London Luton Airport and Chief Analyst at anna.aero. He taught airline strategy and economics to undergraduate and postgraduate students for five years and has worked closely with multiple carriers on route and market intelligence projects. He is based near London, UK. Singapore Airlines' fleet consists of 151 passenger aircraft, of which 124 are widebodies. Given the number of large aircraft, it is not surprising that it is 'only' the 11th-largest operator for Southeast Asia flights. However, for multiple other metrics, including long-haul services, widebody activity, international flights, and so on, it is firmly number one. In 2026, OAG data shows that the Star Alliance member has an average of 235 daily departures from its Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) hub. Passenger service exists to 82 airports globally. This number includes multiple destinations that welcomed the carrier for the first time, or after a period of absence, in the past two years. Singapore Airlines' Route Additions Since 2024 Examining Singapore Airlines' network from SIN since 2024 shows that the following places have all welcomed the airline or will do so soon. It is common in all industries, including aviation, to see how things have changed over time. It is instructive, provides memories, and gives a hint about what might materialize in the future. This article simply summarizes the additions. They include London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which primarily joined Singapore Airlines' network because of that carrier's inability to grow at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) due to the chronic shortage of slots. Many other airlines have joined LGW's portfolio recently for this reason. More on this route later in the article. Launch Or Resumption Month Singapore Airlines From SIN To... Singapore Airlines Passenger Operations In November 2026* Previously Served By The Carrier?** April 2024 Brussels Four weekly A350-900 Yes, until 2003. Freighters remain a regular presence! June 2024 LGW Twice daily A350-900 No. But Scoot flew there in 2021/2022 November 2024 Beijing Daxing Daily A350-900 No, as it is a relatively new airport. Coexists with flights to Beijing Capital December 2024 Sapporo Daily A350-900 (flights return in December) Also served by Scoot (started in 2016) June 2026 Hangzhou Daily A350-900/787-10 (shown above) Previously served by SilkAir (2014-2015) and Scoot (2015-2017) October 2026 Madrid via Barcelona Five weekly A350-900 Returning to Madrid after 22 years November 2026 Western Sydney International (WSI) Daily A350-900 Brand-new airport. Becoming the first long-haul operator there December 2026 Riyadh 3 weekly A350-900 Previously flew there until 2014 * Unless the route starts later or unless stated otherwise ** Scoot is Singapore Airlines' lower-cost unit. SilkAir was the narrowbody-operating regional unit Singapore Airlines To London Gatwick 28 months have passed since the Star Alliance member arrived at the UK's second-busiest airport. The carrier initially operated five times weekly on the 253-seat Airbus A350-900. The frequency has jumped to a twice-daily service on the same equipment in relatively little time, which speaks volumes. UK Civil Aviation Authority data shows that 143,430 passengers were carried in 2025, with a load factor of 84%. While the usual caveats about load factors apply, the airline is evidently pleased with the performance. Between January and July 2027, the carrier plans 25% more flights than it did in that period last year. As the same equipment will be deployed, the number of seats for sale has risen by the same amount. This expansion means that LGW will become Singapore Airlines' third most-served European destination, after LHR and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). It will leapfrog Paris CDG. London Gatwick Is Due To See The Boeing 777-300ER Next Winter Credit: Markus Mainka | Shutterstock Things are changing again, which is also indicative of the performance of this long route. While a long way off, Aeroroutes identifies that Singapore Airlines plans to fly the Boeing 777-300ER to LGW, with the inaugural departure from SIN being on October 1, 2027. It'd be the first time that the carrier has deployed Boeing equipment to the UK's second-busiest airport. The plan is to fly the 264-seat 777-300ER daily, alongside the daily A350-900 operation. While weekly capacity each week will rise rather modestly, from 7,084 seats to 7,238 (+2%), it's the nature of those seats that matters. LGW will have first class with Singapore Airlines for the first time, along with 8% more premium economy seats and 7% more business seats. Economy class reduces slightly, for a more premium offering overall.