Special Meals
Need a special meal for your upcoming Singapore Airlines flight?
Here’s your complete step-by-step guide to ordering dietary meals, children’s meals, and religious options.
For complete special meal options and codes, see our Singapore Airlines meals guide.
Quick Reference
| DEPARTURE LOCATION | ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED | BOOKING METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| Most Destinations | 24 hours before departure | Online or customer service |
| Istanbul | 48 hours before departure | Online or customer service |
| Ahmedabad, Bangkok, Selected Cities | 32 hours before departure | Online or customer service |
How to Order
- 1
Access Your Booking
Go to singaporeair.com
Click “Manage Booking”
Enter your booking reference and surname
- 2
Find Meal Preferences
Look for the “Passengers and Preferences” section
Click “Select/Skip” next to meals
- 3
Choose Your Meal
Select the “Special Meals” category
Browse available options for your route
Choose your preferred meal type
Click “Save and Exit”
Troubleshooting
“Special Meal Option Not Showing”
Check your flight duration (very short flights may not offer special meals)
Verify you’re within the advance booking deadline
Try calling customer service if online booking isn’t working
Ensure your route supports special meal service
“Need to Change Meal Selection”
Changes allowed more than 24-48 hours before departure (depending on route)
Log back into “Manage My Booking” to modify selections
Call customer service for assistance with complex changes
Same-day changes cannot be guaranteed
Tips for Success
Before Booking
Check what meal codes are available for your specific dietary needs
Research meal contents if you have severe allergies
Consider packing backup snacks for strict dietary requirements
After Booking
Screenshot your special meal confirmation
Call to verify 48 hours before departure for strict requirements
Always pack suitable backup snacks as insurance
For Severe Allergies Contact Singapore Airlines directly to discuss ingredients – don’t rely solely on meal categories for allergen information.
For Children Child meals are designed for “typical” children. Very picky eaters may still reject them, so pack familiar snacks.
Bottom Line
Singapore Airlines handles special meals well with 24 different dietary options, but always have a backup plan.
Order within the advance notice requirements, confirm your booking, and pack backup snacks especially for strict dietary needs.
The key is early booking, proper confirmation, and realistic expectations about airline meal limitations.
FAQs
How far in advance can I book a special meal with Singapore Airlines?
Advance notice varies by departure location: 24 hours for most destinations, 48 hours for Istanbul, and 32 hours for select cities, including Ahmedabad and Bangkok.
Are special meals available on all Singapore Airlines flights?
Not all special meals are available on every flight. Short-haul flights often have limited options, and availability varies by route.
Do I need to pay extra for special meals?
No, all special dietary meals are complimentary across all Singapore Airlines cabin classes.