SINGAPORE- Singapore Airlines (SQ) will shift 3 of its 6 daily Singapore to Bali services to the Boeing 737-8 MAX for Northern Winter 2026/27. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) will see half of the route’s daily rotations operated by the MAX from 25 October 2026.
The airline will also reduce the route to five daily flights for 83 of the season’s 154 days. Total winter capacity will fall 21% from the previous winter, while Business Class capacity will decline 34%. Six daily Boeing 787-10 flights are currently scheduled to return from 28 March 2027.
Singapore Airlines Cuts Bali Capacity for Winter 2026/27
Singapore Airlines is making a major seasonal adjustment to its Singapore-Bali schedule from 25 October 2026.
Three rotations will move from the 337-seat Boeing 787-10 to the 154-seat Boeing 737-8 MAX, while the other three 787-10 rotations will each have a three-week gap during the season.
The three flights moving to the Boeing 737-8 MAX are:
- SQ934/935
- SQ946/947
- SQ948/949
The three rotations remaining on the Boeing 787-10 are:
- SQ936/937
- SQ938/939
- SQ944/945
According to Mainly Miles, The route’s sixth daily service is also affected by the change. SQ948/949 was added as the sixth daily rotation in July 2023 and originally launched with the Boeing 737-8 MAX, so its return to the aircraft represents a restoration of its original equipment.
Singapore to Bali Flight Schedule
From 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027, Singapore Airlines will operate the following Singapore to Bali schedule:
| Flight | Depart SIN | Arrive DPS | Aircraft | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ934 | 06:45 | 09:30 | Boeing 737-8 MAX | All |
| SQ936 | 08:20 | 11:05 | Boeing 787-10 | All except 25 Oct to 14 Nov |
| SQ938 | 09:15 | 12:05 | Boeing 787-10 | All except 15 Nov to 5 Dec |
| SQ944 | 15:50 | 18:45 | Boeing 787-10 | All except 18 Jan to 6 Feb |
| SQ946 | 17:40 | 20:40 | Boeing 737-8 MAX | All except 21 Feb to 13 Mar |
| SQ948 | 21:30 | 00:25 next day | Boeing 737-8 MAX | All |
The return schedule from Bali is:
| Flight | Depart DPS | Arrive SIN | Aircraft | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ949 | 07:20 | 10:10 | Boeing 737-8 MAX | 26 Oct to 28 Mar |
| SQ935 | 10:30 | 13:10 | Boeing 737-8 MAX | All |
| SQ937 | 12:15 | 15:20 | Boeing 787-10 | All except 25 Oct to 14 Nov |
| SQ939 | 13:20 | 16:05 | Boeing 787-10 | All except 15 Nov to 5 Dec |
| SQ945 | 19:55 | 22:40 | Boeing 787-10 | All except 18 Jan to 6 Feb |
| SQ947 | 21:30 | 00:20 next day | Boeing 737-8 MAX | All except 21 Feb to 13 Mar |
SQ949 operates from 26 October 2026 to 28 March 2027 because the outbound SQ948 departure from Singapore is scheduled on the previous calendar day.
Key Evening Services Switch to 737-8 MAX
The aircraft changes affect several of the route’s most useful timings for short leisure trips.
The 17:40 SQ946 and 21:30 SQ948 departures from Singapore will both use the 737-8 MAX. From 25 October 2026, the last wide-body departure available from Singapore will therefore be the 15:50 SQ944 on days when that flight operates.
The final Bali to Singapore service, SQ947 at 21:30, will also use the MAX. The two morning departures from Bali will likewise be operated by the narrow-body aircraft.
This means a typical weekend schedule involving a Friday evening departure from Singapore and a late Sunday return to Singapore will use the Boeing 737-8 MAX in both directions.
Five Daily Flights for 83 Days
The route will not maintain six daily services throughout the winter.
Singapore Airlines will operate five daily flights during 3 separate periods:
| Period | Days |
|---|---|
| 25 October to 5 December 2026 | 42 |
| 18 January to 6 February 2027 | 20 |
| 21 February to 13 March 2027 | 21 |
| Total | 83 |
The Northern Winter 2026/27 season covers 154 days. The route will therefore operate five daily flights for 83 days, or 54% of the season.
The full 6 times daily schedule will operate for only 71 days.
Across the season, Singapore Airlines will operate 841 flights each way, compared with 924 flights during the previous winter. That is 83 fewer departures each way.
Bali Capacity Falls by 21%
The combination of fewer flights and smaller aircraft reduces total seat capacity significantly.
| Metric | NW25/26 | NW26/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights each way | 924 | 841 | -9% |
| Total seats | 258,193 | 202,714 | -21% |
| Business Class seats | 28,638 | 18,810 | -34% |
| Economy Class seats | 229,555 | 183,904 | -20% |
| Average seats per flight | 279 | 241 | -14% |
| 737-8 MAX share | 25% | 52% | Increase |
Business Class takes the largest proportional reduction because the Boeing 737-8 MAX has only 10 Business Class seats compared with 36 on the Boeing 787-10.
Across the season, that change reduces Business Class capacity by 9,828 seats each way, from 28,638 to 18,810.
Current Summer Capacity Is Much Higher
The winter reduction is even more pronounced when compared with the current Northern Summer 2026 schedule.
Singapore Airlines is currently operating six daily Boeing 787-10 flights, providing:
- 2,022 seats each way per day
- 216 Business Class seats each way per day
For Northern Winter 2026/27, the daily seasonal average falls to approximately:
- 1,316 seats each way
- 122 Business Class seats each way
That is approximately a 35% reduction in total daily capacity and a 43% reduction in Business Class capacity compared with the current summer schedule.
Of the 841 winter flights each way, 441 will be operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX. The MAX will therefore account for 52% of departures, compared with 25% during the previous winter.
6 Daily Bali Flights in 2023
The 6 times daily schedule is relatively recent.
Singapore Airlines added the sixth daily Singapore-Bali rotation in July 2023. The additional service was SQ948/949, which launched on the Boeing 737-8 MAX.
The flight was scheduled with a 21:20 departure from Singapore and a 07:20 return from Bali, with timings designed partly to support long-haul connections rather than short Singapore-based weekend trips.
The sixth daily service raised Singapore Airlines and SilkAir’s combined capacity to 11,592 seats per week each way, an 18% increase from the 9,800 weekly seats they operated between them in January 2020 before COVID-19.
Singapore Airlines later increased capacity further through an all-Boeing 787-10 schedule. The current Northern Summer 2026 timetable offers a record 14,154 weekly seats each way.
The Winter 2026/27 schedule averages approximately 9,214 weekly seats each way.
That is about 20% below the level reached when the sixth daily service was introduced and around 6% below the combined Singapore Airlines and SilkAir capacity in January 2020.
Boeing 787-10 Offers More Business Class Space
The aircraft change has its greatest cabin impact in Business Class.
The Boeing 787-10 has:
- 36 Business Class seats
- 1-2-1 configuration
- Direct aisle access for every passenger
- Approximately 20 to 26-inch seat width
- 18-inch HD entertainment screens
- Free Wi-Fi
- Live television
The Boeing 737-8 MAX has:
- 10 Business Class seats
- 2-2, 1-1, 2-2 configuration
- Approximately 19 to 22-inch seat width
- 16-inch HD entertainment screens
- Free Wi-Fi
- Live television
The 787-10 therefore provides direct aisle access from every Business Class seat. On the MAX, approximately 67% of window seats do not provide direct aisle access.
Passengers seated in 11A, 11K, 14A or 14K must pass a neighboring passenger to reach the aisle.
The MAX Has Two Solo “Throne” Seats
The two individual Business Class seats on the 737-8 MAX are 12B and 12J.
These seats provide additional space and privacy compared with the paired seats. However, there are only two on each flight.
Advance selection of the two solo seats is reserved for PPS Club members until 96 hours before departure.
Couples may prefer paired seats, while passengers traveling alone may prioritize 12B or 12J when available.
Economy Class Also Has Different Specifications
The Boeing 787-10 carries 301 Economy Class passengers, compared with 144 on the 737-8 MAX.
The 787-10 Economy Class cabin provides:
- 32-inch seat pitch
- 17.5-inch seat width
- 5-inch recline
- 11.6-inch HD entertainment screens
The 737-8 MAX provides:
- 30-inch seat pitch
- 17.7-inch seat width
- 5-inch recline
- 10-inch HD entertainment screens
Both aircraft provide free Wi-Fi and live television.
Economy Class seats on both aircraft have one USB-A socket. The aircraft also provide shared AC power arrangements.
The 737-8 MAX therefore offers slightly less legroom and smaller entertainment screens than the 787-10, although its Economy seat is marginally wider.
Business Class Still Has Fully Flat Beds
The Boeing 737-8 MAX retains fully flat Business Class beds.
The main difference is therefore not whether the seat converts into a bed, but the cabin layout, number of seats, available personal space and direct aisle access.
The 787-10 remains the stronger option for passengers who prioritize a 1-2-1 Business Class configuration.
KrisFlyer Business Class Availability
Bali has historically been one of Singapore Airlines’ more accessible KrisFlyer redemption routes, supported by six daily services and regular appearances on the airline’s monthly Spontaneous Escapes list.
The Winter 2026/27 capacity reduction changes the number of premium seats available.
Each MAX flight has only 10 Business Class seats, compared with 36 on the 787-10. Three of the six daily rotations will operate with the MAX.
The three continuing 787-10 rotations, SQ936/937, SQ938/939 and SQ944/945, therefore provide the largest Business Class cabins during the winter, although each has a three-week gap in the schedule.
Long-haul connecting passengers arriving from Europe, the United States and Australia may also compete for the limited MAX Business Class inventory.
KrisFlyer Redemption Rates for Singapore and Bali
The source lists the following one-way KrisFlyer redemption rates for Singapore-Bali:
| Direction | Cabin | Saver | Advantage | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore to Bali | Economy | 8,000 | 16,500 | 23,500 |
| Singapore to Bali | Business | 22,000 | 40,500 | 52,500 to 83,500 |
| Bali to Singapore | Economy | 4,500 | 9,000 | N/A |
| Bali to Singapore | Business | 22,000 | 40,500 | N/A |
Bali can also appear on Singapore Airlines’ monthly Spontaneous Escapes list, which offers 30% off Saver awards when the route is included.
At a 30% discount, one-way redemption rates fall to:
- 15,400 miles in Business Class
- 5,600 miles in Economy Class
Taxes, Fees and Singapore’s SAF Tax
Taxes and fees are approximately:
- S$65 for Singapore to Bali
- S$17 for Bali to Singapore
Bookings made from 1 October 2026 for travel on or after 1 January 2027 will also be subject to Singapore’s new Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax.
This additional charge applies to eligible bookings under the stated dates and should therefore be included when comparing the total cost of a KrisFlyer redemption.
PPS Club Members Have Additional Access
PPS Club members retain access to additional KrisFlyer award inventory.
They also retain the ability to secure the two solo Boeing 737-8 MAX Business Class seats in advance, subject to the stated 96-hour seat-selection restriction.
That provides additional access on a route where premium seating capacity will be lower during the winter season.
KrisFlyer Upgrades to Business Class
Singapore Airlines also lists mileage requirements for upgrading eligible Economy fares to Business Class, assuming Saver upgrade award availability.
| Existing Economy Fare | Booking Classes | Business Saver Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Standard | M, H, W | 18,000 miles |
| Economy Flexi | Y, B, E | 16,500 miles |
The source notes that mileage upgrades are generally not an attractive proposition on this route, particularly when the Economy ticket is not being paid for by the traveler.
Singapore Airlines Is Increasing Its 737 MAX Fleet
The aircraft change forms part of Singapore Airlines’ broader fleet transition.
The airline’s Boeing 737-8 MAX fleet is expected to rise from 21 to 26 aircraft following five deliveries during the financial year. That represents a 24% increase and takes the airline closer to its 29 aircraft order after years of Boeing production delays.
At the same time, Singapore Airlines’ long-haul fleet is shrinking for the first time in six years.
The additional MAX aircraft therefore need to be deployed across regional markets. The aircraft is suited to sectors of roughly 1 to 6 hours, while the Singapore-Bali flight takes about two hours and 45 minutes.
The same fleet strategy is appearing elsewhere. The Boeing 737-8 MAX is scheduled to serve Manila from August 2026, while Cairns is due to receive daily MAX service from December 2026, replacing larger aircraft on that route.
Six Boeing 787-10 Flights Return in March 2027
The published schedule currently shows a return to full wide-body operation from 28 March 2027.
From that date, Singapore Airlines is scheduled to operate six daily Boeing 787-10 flights between Singapore and Bali, restoring the route to the same full wide-body operation currently used during Northern Summer 2026.
The pattern is consistent with Singapore Airlines deploying larger regional aircraft during Bali’s stronger Northern Summer demand and reducing capacity during the quieter Northern Winter period.
The Summer 2027 aircraft allocation remains provisional. Singapore Airlines typically finalizes future aircraft assignments closer to the operating season, often around December or January, so the published schedule can still change.
Winter Changes Mean for Travelers
The Winter 2026/27 schedule will provide substantially less capacity than the current summer operation.
Three of six daily flights will use the Boeing 737-8 MAX, the route will operate five daily flights for 83 days, and total winter capacity will fall 21% from the previous winter.
Business Class passengers face the largest reduction, with capacity down 34% for the season. The 787-10’s 36-seat 1-2-1 cabin provides a materially different experience from the MAX’s 10-seat 2-2, 1-1, 2-2 configuration.
Travelers seeking Business Class should therefore prioritize SQ936/937, SQ938/939 and SQ944/945 when those services are operating the 787-10.
Those flights remain subject to three-week gaps during the winter, so travelers need to check the aircraft and operating date before booking.
Conclusion
Singapore Airlines will move three of its six daily Singapore-Bali rotations to the Boeing 737-8 MAX from 25 October 2026 and reduce the route to five daily services for 83 of 154 winter days.
The resulting Winter 2026/27 schedule will provide 841 flights and 202,714 seats each way, compared with 924 flights and 258,193 seats in the previous winter. Business Class capacity will fall from 28,638 to 18,810 seats, a 34% reduction.
More than half of all winter flights, 441 of 841, will use the Boeing 737-8 MAX. The three 787-10 rotations will retain the larger Business Class cabin and direct aisle access, but each will have a three-week operating gap.
Singapore Airlines currently plans to restore six daily Boeing 787-10 flights from 28 March 2027, returning the Singapore-Bali route to full wide-body operation.
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