Singapore Airlines to add Europe flights to meet ‘strong demand’

SIA’s Milan services SQ356 and SQ355 will increase from four times weekly to daily from Oct 25, while its Milan-Barcelona services, which fly three times a week, will be cancelled on Oct 27, following the launch of the new Madrid service.

SIA will launch a new three times weekly service to Munich (SQ340 and SQ339) from Oct 26, bringing its total to 10 weekly services to the German city.

“All flights are subject to regulatory approvals and aircraft deployment may vary due to operational reasons,” SIA said.

Tickets for the new Madrid service will go on sale from June.

“Europe is an important market for Singapore Airlines, and these adjustments reflect our commitment to it,” said Mr Dai Haoyu, senior vice president of marketing planning at SIA.

“We are seeing strong demand for travel to Europe, and increasing frequencies to key destinations such as Manchester, Milan, Munich, and London Gatwick in response. 

“Madrid is also an increasingly popular tourist destination, as well as a financial and business hub,” he added.

Mr Lim Ching Kiat, executive vice president of air hub and cargo development at Changi Airport Group, said: ” Madrid is one of Changi’s most in-demand destinations that has yet to be served by direct flights.

“Since 2022, the number of people travelling between Madrid and Singapore has grown by about 27 per cent a year, exceeding pre-COVID levels by nearly 20 per cent,” he noted.

“The introduction of flight services to Madrid will strengthen Singapore’s connectivity to Spain and give travellers more choices when flying to Europe.”