SINGAPORE- One of the world’s best carriers, Singapore Airlines (SQ), has released its Airbus A380 schedules for the Northern Winter 2025-26 season, operating from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to up to seven international destinations.
Four cities receive year-round A380 service: London Heathrow (LHR), Sydney (SYD), Delhi (DEL), and Mumbai (BOM). Meanwhile, Auckland (AKL), Frankfurt (FRA), and Shanghai (PVG) benefit from seasonal or partial A380 deployments.
According to Mainly Miles, the airline’s superjumbo network is rebuilding steadily but remains short of its pre-pandemic levels.
Singapore Airlines A380 Routes
During the Northern Winter 2025/26 season (October 2025 – March 2026), Singapore Airlines will operate 112 weekly A380 flights, an improvement from 98 weekly services in summer 2025 but still below the 126 flights recorded in 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)
Daily Airbus A380 flights resume from 18 January to 28 March 2026, replacing 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 |
Non-A380 flights:
- SQ281/282: Daily A350 Long Haul year-round.
- SQ287/288: Daily A350 Long Haul until 17 Jan 2026.
Delhi (DEL)
Singapore Airlines operates daily A380 flights 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 |
Non-A380 flights:
- SQ402/401: Daily Boeing 787-10.
Frankfurt (FRA)
A380 service continues daily until 17 January 2026, before being replaced by 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 |
Non-A380 flights:
- SQ26/25: 777-300ER continuing to New York JFK.
- SQ330/329: A350 Long Haul from 18 Jan 2026.
London Heathrow (LHR)
Two daily A380 flights operate year-round, with temporary rotation swaps 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 |
Non-A380 flights:
- Additional 777-300ER flights.
- Daily London Gatwick (LGW) service on A350 Long Haul.
Mumbai (BOM)
Daily A380 service continues 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 |
Non-A380 flights:
- SQ422/421: Daily Boeing 787-10.
Shanghai (PVG)
A380 reinstated 1 February – 28 March 2026 for two months.
| 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 |
Non-A380 flights:
- Up to 5 daily flights using a mix of A350 (MH & LH), A380, 787-10, and 777-300ER.
Sydney (SYD)
Two daily A380 rotations remain a staple of the Singapore–Sydney market.
| 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 |
Non-A380 flights:
- Four additional daily services with A350 Long Haul and 777-300ER.
KrisFlyer Award Pricing
Current Award Rates (until 31 Oct 2025)
| 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 |
Until 31 October 2025, KrisFlyer Saver awards on Singapore Airlines’ A380 routes start from 20,000 miles in Economy to Delhi or Mumbai, 43,000 miles in Business, and 58,500 miles in Suites, with long-haul options like Sydney, Auckland, Frankfurt, and London priced higher up to 141,000 miles in Suites. These rates offer excellent value before the November 2025 devaluation.
New Award Rates (from 1 Nov 2025)
| 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 |
Key takeaway: Most routes see a 5–15% devaluation, except Saver Economy on some short sectors, which slightly improve.
Singapore Airlines A380 Fleet
The carrier reduced its Airbus A380 fleet from 19 pre-pandemic to 12 aircraft, all refitted with the 2017 cabin products.
| 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 |
Currently, 9 aircraft are in operation with 3 under maintenance.
A380 Cabin Products
- Suites Class (2017): Private cabins with double-bed option.
- Business Class (2017): 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 in other cabins.
Looking Ahead
From 29 March 2026 onwards, Singapore Airlines has preliminarily filed A380 schedules:
- Sydney (SYD): Twice daily A380.
- London Heathrow (LHR): Twice daily A380.
- Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM): Daily A380, except for temporary 777-300ER substitutions in July–August 2026.
- Frankfurt (FRA): Daily A380 (SQ326/325).
- Shanghai (PVG): Daily A380 from May 2026.
- Hong Kong (HKG): Daily A380 during 21 June – 25 July 2026.
Schedules remain provisional and subject to adjustment.
Summary
Singapore Airlines will operate Airbus A380s to 7 destinations this winter, with four cities, London, Sydney, Delhi, and Mumbai, enjoying year-round service, while Auckland, Frankfurt, and Shanghai feature seasonal routes.
The fleet of 12 superjumbos, all with updated cabins, supports 112 weekly A380 flights by early 2026, a recovery from pandemic lows though not yet at 2019–2020 levels.
With KrisFlyer award devaluations coming in November 2025, redemptions on India and Shanghai routes remain strong value in the near term.
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