Supporting the launch of commercial services at Western Sydney (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, Singapore Airlines will launch a daily service in November 2026.
The new service will commence on 23rd November 2026, using its Airbus A350-900 medium-haul aircraft, which features 303 seats in two cabin classes: 40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class.
Planned operations over the first two seasons have been confirmed as follows:
23 November 2026 – 27 March 2027
SQ201 DEPART SIN 11:30 ARRIVE WSI 22:20 SQ202 DEPART WSI 23:55 ARRIVE SIN 05:05+1
28 March 2027 – 30 October 2027
SQ201 DEPART SIN 11:35 ARRIVE WSI 22:25 SQ202 DEPART WSI 23:55 ARRIVE SIN 05:15+1 From 4 April 2027 to 2 October 2027, due to daylight saving time, SQ201 will arrive in Sydney (Western Sydney) at 2115hrs and SQ202 will depart Sydney (Western Sydney) at 2255hrs. Commences 23rd November 2026 Operates Daily Booked Equipment: SIA Airbus A350 Mid-Haul.
The new service is in addition to Singapore Airlines’ four-times-daily services to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, using a mixture of Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350 Long Haul and Airbus A380.
In total, the airline will operate five daily flights to the Sydney region.
With the addition of Western Sydney International, Singapore Airlines will serve eight destinations in Australia. Scoot (the group’s low-cost subsidiary) serves three destinations in Australia.
With Western Sydney International Airport in the Greater Sydney area, it opens up connectivity for travellers who want access to the city, the Blue Mountains, and Western New South Wales, being close to Penrith (13km), Campbelltown (12km), and, of course, Central Sydney (44km).
In Quotes
Mr Dai Haoyu, Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Singapore Airlines, said:
“Singapore Airlines’ services to Australia’s newest gateway at Western Sydney will deliver more choice and strengthen connectivity to this popular destination for our customers. Western Sydney’s late-night departure capacity will enable a seamless travel journey and connections through Singapore Changi Airport, to more than 130 global destinations served by the SIA Group.”
Mr Simon Hickey, WSI, Chief Executive Officer, said:
“Western Sydney International Airport is thrilled to be partnering with Singapore Airlines, bringing more of its Skytrax certified 5-Star service to the people of Greater Sydney. Our 24-hour capacity, coupled with Singapore Airlines’ extensive global connectivity, will open our city to the world in new and exciting ways. From Sydney to Singapore and beyond, we are pleased to help herald this new era of aviation that will ultimately give Australian travellers more choice and flexibility on when, where, and how they choose to fly.”
Ramping up to launch
We’ve been keeping an eye on Western Sydney International Airport, and the promises it has made, with the airport set to open in October 2026, and work at the airport is in progress as it heads towards opening with one runway and a terminal in the initial phase.
Currently, Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand have announced that they are planning to also serve the new airport, with Qantas Cargo planning to operate 24-hour services from the airport.
Supporting the airport’s opening will be road connectivity (the M12 motorway ), and the Sydney Metro Greater West is under construction to support passengers travelling from Central Sydney to the new airport.
For now, both airlines and the airport march towards opening.
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