Singapore Airlines flights to/from WSI starting 23 November 2026

[Xtrap2.0]

I really hope we get news on what lounge SQ will be using, soon. With just 4 months to go until the airport opens, still radio silence on any lounge arrangements for the airport.

I feel like it almost certainly won’t be an SKL. Possibly Air NZ lounge? Maybe if they have more than one departure there a day. Otherwise probably a contract / Priority Pass lounge would be my guess, but hopefully we get confirmation soon.

 

[dajop]

SQ lounge will be a contract lounge. I think that’s been mentioned. I’d also expect If not ready or open on Day 1 they will provide F&B vouchers to eligible customers. That seems to modus operandi - although not sure what they do in DRW which has no lounge available for them.

 

[moa999]

Equally though with only 1.5 international flights a week, with NZ in the morning and SQ at night, will be there be much choice in the way of food and bev.

 

[Harrison_133]

Flight numbers have been switched to SQ261/262.

 

[kpc]

SQ lounge will be a contract lounge. I think that’s been mentioned. I’d also expect If not ready or open on Day 1 they will provide F&B vouchers to eligible customers. That seems to modus operandi - although not sure what they do in DRW which has no lounge available for them.

In Drw, Sq J pax get a voucher for the restaurants / cafes.

 

[daft009]

I'm based near Parra so both airports are ~30 min for me by road.

Have booked J award tickets for July next year out of WSI as then kids don't miss school that day and I can pretty much do a full day at work too.

We fly back into SYD on the return

 

[Chatswood]

The inaugural SQ261 to WSI has been changed to a 9:30am departure which is a bit of a shame to be honest. Looks like the return flight to SIN and all other days remain unchanged.

Wonder what might be the reason other than “operational reasons”?

 

[elanshin]

The inaugural SQ261 to WSI has been changed to a 9:30am departure which is a bit of a shame to be honest. Looks like the return flight to SIN and all other days remain unchanged.

Wonder what might be the reason other than “operational reasons”?

Maybe they want some ceremony and executives don't want to be at the airport later?

 

[Chatswood]

Maybe they want some ceremony and executives don't want to be at the airport earlier?

It’s usually an 11:30am start. But you’re right, a 8-9am start might work for more execs right before they pop over to the office.

Or maybe a Minister/exec from WSI would like to be tucked up in bed earlier?

 

[kamchatsky]

It’s usually an 11:30am start. But you’re right, a 8-9am start might work for more execs right before they pop over to the office.

Or maybe a Minister/exec from WSI would like to be tucked up in bed earlier?

Most likely a big ceremony at WSI so SQ wants to get there earlier for it?

 

[elanshin]

It’s usually an 11:30am start. But you’re right, a 8-9am start might work for more execs right before they pop over to the office.

Or maybe a Minister/exec from WSI would like to be tucked up in bed earlier?

Also maybe they want some coverage and ceremony at WSI as well and want the plane there earlier. This gives it a chance to land not in full darkness.

 

[Harrison_133]

The usual turn around in WSI is scheduled for 1 hour and 35 minutes. They probably brought it forward so the festivities for the inaugural doesn't delay the return flight to SIN.

 

[kpc]

Annoyingly, when I search for awards ex / to SYD on Sq, invariably WSI is included in the search results.... WSI is 1.5+ hours from my home and I hope to never use WSI!

 

[Xtrap2.0]

The usual turn around in WSI is scheduled for 1 hour and 35 minutes. They probably brought it forward so the festivities for the inaugural doesn't delay the return flight to SIN.

I would also assume there would be a first day SQ party around the gate at WSI for the inaugural flight to SIN and they probably want more than 1.5h for the photo ops

 

[Saab34]

A few seat maps in Nov/Dec look pretty busy.

 

[kpc]

Singapore Airlines will use The Rayleigh Lounge at Western Sydney Airport, once flights commence on 23 November 2026.

Singapore Airlines to use The Rayleigh Lounge at Western Sydney Airport - The MileLion

Singapore Airlines will use The Rayleigh Lounge at Western Sydney Airport, once flights commence on 23 November 2026. Here's what to expect.

milelion.com

Western Sydney Airport lounge: first look

The 80-seat premium lounge will be used by Singapore Airlines and others ahead of overseas flights from the new airport.

www.executivetraveller.com

 

[Xtrap2.0]

Singapore Airlines will use The Rayleigh Lounge at Western Sydney Airport, once flights commence on 23 November 2026.

Singapore Airlines to use The Rayleigh Lounge at Western Sydney Airport - The MileLion

Singapore Airlines will use The Rayleigh Lounge at Western Sydney Airport, once flights commence on 23 November 2026. Here's what to expect.

milelion.com

Western Sydney Airport lounge: first look

The 80-seat premium lounge will be used by Singapore Airlines and others ahead of overseas flights from the new airport.

www.executivetraveller.com

Looks a lot better than expected / a step up from a typical Priority Pass lounge.

Anyways I believe the Mile Lion article might have a snippet of incorrect info -




As far as I know, Velocity status holders in Economy won’t actually have access as SQs lounge access policy listed here specifically states that Velocity Elite members in Economy only get access to SQ operated lounges and not 3rd party lounges. Ie the applicable KrisFlyer Gold Lounge or SilverKris lounges. The Rayleigh Lounge is not an SQ operated lounge, it’s a partner/contracted lounge, as such Velocity Elite members wouldn’t get access unless flying in Business.

 

[Myrna]

Annoyingly, when I search for awards ex / to SYD on Sq, invariably WSI is included in the search results.... WSI is 1.5+ hours from my home and I hope to never use WSI!

Dear neighbour, we are taking SQ from SIN to WSI in Apr next year in J , if not we will be in whY from SIN to SYD. Hopefully a relative will come and pick us up from WSI

 

[kamchatsky]

Dear neighbour, we are taking SQ from SIN to WSI in Apr next year in J , if not we will be in whY from SIN to SYD. Hopefully a relative will come and pick us up from WSI

I am sure you have a relative named Uber or Didi.....

 

[daft009]

Looking forward to trying the new lounge out when we fly out of WSI in July