SIA said the service, which will begin when SQ376 departs Changi Airport at 10 pm (0200 GMT), aims to link Russia with Southeast Asia, and the South West Pacific which covers Australia and other key markets.

"Russia's rapidly growing economy and increasing disposable income will boost travel and trade between Russia and Singapore and beyond," said Huang Cheng Eng, SIA's executive vice president of marketing and the regions.

Including Moscow, SIA flies to 10 destinations in Europe. Worldwide, it flies to over 60 cities in 34 countries.