Madrid Lands on Singapore Airlines’ Europe Map
Singapore Airlines will add Madrid to its European network on 26 October 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The new five-times-weekly service will run via Barcelona, using the airline’s existing SQ388 and SQ387 flights in a revised pattern. Madrid will become SIA’s 15th European destination and its second city in Spain, after Barcelona, with tickets due to go on sale in June 2026.
The airline is also increasing flights between Singapore and several European cities where demand has been strong. Manchester will move to daily services in July, while Milan and London Gatwick will also receive daily flights from late October. A new three-times-weekly Munich service will be added, taking SIA’s total schedule there to 10 flights a week.
“Europe is an important market for Singapore Airlines, and these adjustments reflect our commitment to it. 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. These new services will give our customers more choice and greater value when planning their travel."
Key Flight Changes
The planned changes include:
- Manchester: daily flights from 13 July 2026
- London Gatwick: daily SQ314/SQ313 from 25 October
- Milan: daily services from 25 October
- Munich: three extra weekly flights from 26 October
- Milan–Barcelona flights end on 27 October after the Madrid route begins
The Madrid service gives Spain-bound visitors another direct long-haul option into the country, with Barcelona staying on the same routing. Madrid brings easier access to its major museums, the Royal Palace and city breaks built around food, art and nightlife. The wider schedule also helps people reaching northern England, Bavaria and northern Italy through Singapore’s hub.
The main gain is choice. More weekly flights make European trips easier to plan around work dates, school breaks and fare changes, without relying on a single departure pattern. Madrid is the headline, but the daily increases matter too. The only small print: the flights still need regulatory approval, and aircraft use may change for operational reasons.
