LONDON, May 11, 2026, 18:54 (BST)
Starting July 13, Singapore Airlines is bumping up its Manchester-Singapore route to daily service, and by Oct. 25, London Gatwick will see two Singapore flights each day. The carrier is ramping up UK capacity in line with a broader push across Europe. This also broadens its UK footprint, since Singapore Airlines already operates four daily flights to London Heathrow.
SIA’s move comes as the carrier ramps up European capacity just as airlines adjust long-haul timetables for the late-2026 winter season. UK travelers will see an uptick in direct flights to Singapore Changi, a key stop for connections throughout Asia and Australia.
SIA attributed the new routes to “strong demand for travel to Europe”. Dai Haoyu, senior vice president for marketing planning, called Europe a key market and said the move expands customer options. Business Travel News Europe
Singapore Airlines is boosting service in Manchester, increasing SQ302 and SQ301 from five weekly trips to daily runs. SQ302 is set for a 02:10 departure from Singapore, landing in Manchester at 08:35; SQ301 takes off from Manchester at 10:05, touching down in Singapore 07:15 the following day.
SIA is locking in a quicker pace for its Gatwick expansion. According to the carrier’s UK site, Gatwick-Singapore will see double-daily service between July 3 and Aug. 29. Before Oct. 24, that drops to 10 flights a week, but from Oct. 25, they’re bumping the second daily Gatwick flight up to daily for the winter season.
Singapore Airlines’ Manchester and Gatwick routes are operated with Airbus A350-900s, each configured for 253 passengers split among business, premium economy, and economy. Mohamed Rafi Mar, who oversees SIA’s UK and Ireland operations, pointed to “more choice and connectivity to Singapore” with the updated schedule. Manchester Airport boss Chris Woodroofe described having the daily flight as “so exciting.” Gatwick’s Jonny Macneal, for his part, mentioned “strong demand” for the connection. Travel Weekly
SIA’s added flights out of Gatwick and Manchester give it a stronger edge over rivals serving the London-Singapore corridor. British Airways has Singapore in its line-up, and Qantas claims nonstop London-Singapore runs, so SIA isn’t just matching Heathrow service—it’s staking out more ground across UK airports.
Still, there are risks. SIA noted flights hinge on regulatory sign-off, and which aircraft end up flying the routes could shift due to operational needs.
Along with the UK adjustments, Europe’s getting more as well: a new five-times-a-week Madrid route, routed through Barcelona and kicking off Oct. 26, plus ramped-up service to Milan and Munich. Tickets for Manchester, Milan, Munich, and Gatwick—these expanded routes—are set to become available in stages.
