Motion Sickness on Singapore Airlines Flights: Best Seats and How to Avoid Air Sickness

Singapore Airlines (SQ) operates from its hub at Singapore Changi Airport in Singapore. Its primary fleet consists of Airbus A350, A380, Boeing 777, 787. The motion sickness risk profile for this airline is rated low.

Singapore Airlines operates one of the most highly-rated fleets in the world, with extensive A350 and A380 use. Equatorial routes can encounter convective turbulence from tropical thunderstorms, but the airline's flight planning is widely considered industry-best.

Best Seat on Singapore Airlines for Motion Sickness

Singapore Airlines' A350-900ULR (used for ultra-long-haul like Singapore-New York) has industry-leading cabin systems specifically designed to reduce fatigue and motion symptoms on flights up to 19 hours.

Known Turbulence Routes on Singapore Airlines

• Singapore-Australia equatorial routes
• Singapore-USA polar routes
• Tropical convective routes

How to Prevent Air Sickness on Singapore Airlines

• Choose a seat over the wing if possible
• Take a window seat to see the horizon
• Avoid alcohol the night before and during the flight
• Eat lightly before flying
• Use cool air vents on your face
• Download Dizzout before flying - works on any aircraft

FAQ

Is Singapore Airlines a bumpy airline?

Singapore Airlines's motion sickness risk profile is rated low. Turbulence depends much more on route, weather, and aircraft type than on airline operations. Singapore Airlines operates one of the most highly-rated fleets in the world, with extensive A350 and A380 use.

What does Singapore Airlines provide for air sickness?

Most airlines including Singapore Airlines provide air sickness bags in every seat back. Flight attendants can provide ginger ale or water. They generally do not stock motion sickness medication - bring your own or use Dizzout (drug-free, works on any flight).