MADRID— Singapore Airlines (SQ) will resume flights to Madrid Airport (MAD) from October 26, 2026, marking its return to the Spanish capital after a 22-year absence. The airline will operate the new daily route via Barcelona Airport (BCN), strengthening its European network amid growing demand for long-haul travel.
The Singapore-based carrier last served Madrid in 2004 through a tag-on route linked with Paris. With the relaunch, Singapore Airlines aims to capitalize on rising passenger demand between Asia and Europe while expanding connectivity to one of Spain’s busiest tourism and business markets.
Singapore Airlines to Restart Madrid Flights
Singapore Airlines confirmed that the inaugural SQ388 service will depart Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) late on October 26, 2026.
The flight will arrive in Barcelona the following morning, before continuing onward to Madrid.
The return service, SQ387, will depart Madrid on October 27 and operate through Barcelona before heading back to Singapore. The airline stated that tickets for both commercial and KrisFlyer award bookings will become available from June 2026.
The route will be operated using the Airbus A350-900 long-haul variant. The aircraft will feature 253 seats, including 42 Business Class seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, and 187 Economy Class seats.
Singapore Airlines said Madrid has become an increasingly important destination for both tourism and corporate travel.
The city remains one of Europe’s leading cultural and financial centers and serves as a major gateway between Europe and Latin America.
Dai Hao Yu, Senior Vice President for Marketing Planning at Singapore Airlines, said the carrier is witnessing strong travel demand across Europe. He added that the network adjustments reflect the airline’s long-term commitment to the region.
Singapore Airlines’ Europe Network Expansion
Alongside the Madrid relaunch, Singapore Airlines will increase frequencies to several European destinations during the 2026 winter schedule.
Flights between Singapore and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) will increase from three weekly services to daily operations from October 25, 2026.
This expansion will raise the airline’s total London operations, including Heathrow Airport (LHR), to six daily flights.
Manchester Airport (MAN) services will also increase from five weekly flights to daily operations beginning July 13, 2026. Meanwhile, Milan Airport (MXP) flights will rise from four weekly services to daily operations from October 25, 2026.
The carrier will additionally introduce a new three-times-weekly Munich Airport (MUC) service from October 26, complementing its existing daily Munich operations and bringing total weekly flights on the route to ten.
Singapore Airlines also confirmed that its Singapore-Milan-Barcelona route will end after the Madrid launch. The adjustment will allow the airline to streamline its Spanish operations through the new Madrid connection.
Growing European Presence
With the return of Madrid, Singapore Airlines’ European network will expand to 15 destinations: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, and Zurich, MileLion flagged.
The airline has steadily expanded its footprint across the continent in recent years, including newer services to Brussels Airport (BRU).
Industry analysts expect the additional European frequencies to improve seat availability for both commercial passengers and KrisFlyer members.
Newly launched routes often create stronger award seat inventory, especially in premium cabins.
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