SINGAPORE - A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from Singapore to Seoul returned to Changi Airport after the aircraft experienced a technical issue while in the air.

Flight SQ600 had departed from Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 at 8.15am on Aug 4, 2025 , according to flight tracking website FlightAware. The flight returned to Singapore at around 9.55am, the data showed .

The Boeing 787-10 was originally scheduled to arrive at Incheon International Airport in South Korea at about 3.30pm local time (2.30pm Singapore time) on the same day.

Data from FlightAware showed that after the plane departed from Singapore, it turned towards the south-east shortly after entering Malaysian airspace.

It then circled over the South China Sea before returning to Changi Airport.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, an SIA spokesperson said the Boeing 787-10 turned back to Singapore shortly after take-off due to a technical issue.

The plane landed safely in Singapore at 9.54am on Aug 4 . The 338 passengers on board were provided with food vouchers while they waited for a replacement aircraft, the spokesperson said.

At 12.55pm Singapore time on Aug 4, the replacement aircraft departed for Seoul, and is expected to arrive in Seoul at about 7.45pm South Korean time , SIA added.

The spokesperson said: “SIA sincerely apologises to all affected customers for any inconvenience caused. The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority.”

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