Flights from Busan (PUS) to New Zealand

Yes, you will be served meals on flights from Busan to New Zealand. In-flight dining includes thoughtfully designed menus with a choice of main courses and accompaniments suited to the length of each sector. You can request special meals in advance to meet many dietary needs. On selected flights and cabins, you may also be able to use our Book the Cook service to pre-order from a wider menu. A full beverage service is available, including hot and cold drinks and our signature Singapore Sling on eligible flights.

Flights between South Korea and New Zealand use the weight concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you typically have a checked baggage allowance starting from 25kg. In Premium Economy Class, the allowance is higher, and in Business Class it is higher again. All customers may also bring cabin baggage within specified size and weight limits, which vary by cabin class. Your exact allowance is shown on your ticket and during booking.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, including those travelling in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, as long as your membership number is added to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and those who do not register in time can purchase paid plans on board. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the journey from Busan to New Zealand, you may experience different cabin configurations. On the Boeing 737-8 MAX sectors between Busan and Singapore, Business Class and Economy Class are available. On the Airbus A350-900 sectors between Singapore and Auckland or Christchurch, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class are offered. The exact cabin classes for your itinerary will be shown during booking.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, providing comfortable legroom for longer journeys. Premium Economy Class, available on Airbus A350-900 sectors, offers about a 38-inch seat pitch and up to 20-inch seat width for added space. Business Class features a fully flat bed on Airbus A350-900 flights, with every seat providing direct aisle access, and generous reclining seats with ample legroom on Boeing 737-8 MAX flights. Configurations may differ slightly by aircraft, but all cabins are designed for comfort on long flights.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to New Zealand. 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 journeys from Busan to New Zealand connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers gardens, art installations, rest areas, shower facilities, and a wide range of dining and shopping options inside the terminal. If you have a longer transit and meet the requirements, you may be able to join a free city tour or explore selected public areas, while shorter layovers are best spent relaxing airside. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Busan is usually 3 hours behind Auckland and Christchurch when New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) is in effect, roughly from late March to late September. During New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13), from late September to late March, the difference increases to 4 hours, with Busan 4 hours behind.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in New Zealand 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 New Zealand, 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.