Singapore Airlines will be upgrading one of its two daily flights between Singapore and the Maldives to a long-haul Airbus A350 from 26 October 2025. The change will see the airline permanently deploy the A350 long-haul variant on its SQ432/431 services to Velana International Airport.
Currently, the airline operates Airbus A350 medium-haul aircraft on the route. With the new upgrade, passengers travelling in business class will experience the wider 2013 Business Class seats with direct aisle access, offering a more spacious layout compared to the narrower regional version. However, the shift will result in a slight reduction in the total number of business class seats.
The introduction of the long-haul A350 also brings Premium Economy seats to the Maldives route. Although these will be sold under Economy Class fares, passengers can pay an additional fee starting from around USD 50 to enjoy the wider seats, greater legroom, and couple seating options by the window.
Singapore Airlines said the move is aimed at enhancing comfort and convenience for long-haul travellers, particularly those arriving from Australia, Europe, and the United States who frequently connect through Singapore to the Maldives.
The airline will continue operating its second daily service, SQ438/437, with the A350 medium-haul aircraft, ensuring both variants serve the Singapore–Malé route. The long-haul aircraft has already been rostered on this rotation through to September 2026, making this a permanent adjustment rather than a seasonal shift.
