Flights from New Zealand to India

Yes, you will be served meals on flights from New Zealand to India. Our in-flight dining includes curated main courses, snacks, and desserts appropriate to the time of day, along with a selection of wines and other beverages, including the Singapore Sling on many services. You can request special meals in advance to suit your needs, and on selected routes and cabins you may be able to pre-select main courses through our Book the Cook service. Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks are available throughout most long-haul flights.

Flights between New Zealand (NZ) and India (IN) generally follow the weight-concept baggage system. For routes where Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class are offered, typical checked baggage allowances are higher in Business Class, followed by Premium Economy Class, then Economy Class, with cabin baggage permitted in all cabins. Exact allowances can vary by fare type and KrisFlyer status, so please check your ticket details and our baggage information page before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from New Zealand to India once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please add your membership number to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure to ensure access. Non-members and additional users can purchase Wi-Fi plans onboard. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the network from Auckland and Christchurch to India via Singapore, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. Specific cabin configurations vary by aircraft type and route, with Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX services offering different cabin layouts.

On these routes, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Premium Economy Class offers about 38 inches of pitch with up to 20 inches of seat width. Business Class features a fully flat bed on our long-haul configured aircraft, with direct aisle access from every seat on the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10. Specific seating layouts can differ between aircraft types and routes.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from New Zealand to India. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

Lounge Access Eligibility
Cabin Class: Complimentary for Suites, First, and Business Class passengers. Premium Economy and Economy travellers do not have access unless they hold eligible status.

Frequent Flyer Status: PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) members have access regardless of cabin class.

The Next Segment Rule: Eligibility is based on the flight immediately departing that airport.

Most itineraries from New Zealand to India connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for comfortable transits. If your layover is several hours, you can explore the different terminals, relax in garden areas, visit viewing decks, or enjoy facilities such as rest zones and paid lounges. With a longer daytime layover, you may be able to join an official transit tour of Singapore, subject to eligibility and timing. For shorter connections, it is best to stay airside, follow the transfer signs to your next gate, and make use of dining, shopping, or shower facilities. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in India when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to India, subject to your ticket conditions and availability. When booking, you can search for multi-city options or speak with our customer service team or your travel agent, who can advise whether a stopover can be added to your itinerary.

New Zealand usually operates on New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) and moves to New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13) from late September to early April. India uses a single time zone, Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30), for cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad, and does not observe daylight saving. This means India is typically 6.5 hours behind New Zealand during New Zealand Standard Time, and 7.5 hours behind during New Zealand Daylight Time.