Flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Tokyo (TYO)

In-flight Dining
On Zurich–Tokyo journeys via Singapore, you will be served meals appropriate to the time of day on both the Zurich–Singapore and Singapore–Tokyo sectors, with menus featuring regional dishes and international favourites in every cabin.

Special Meals
We offer a wide selection of special meals that can be requested in advance, catering to medical, vegetarian, and other specific dietary needs. To ensure availability, please place your request when you book or manage your booking before departure.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in premium cabins can pre-select main courses from an extended menu using our Book the Cook service on the long-haul sectors of this route. This allows you to personalise your dining experience before you board.

Beverage Service
A full beverage selection is available, including soft drinks, juices, hot drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Our signature Singapore Sling is also served on board, providing a distinctive taste of our heritage during your flight.

For Zurich–Tokyo flights, our baggage policy uses the weight concept. In Economy Class, the checked baggage allowance is 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class customers may check 35kg, while Business Class customers may check 40kg, and First Class customers may check 50kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring one piece up to 7kg, while First Class and Business Class customers may bring two pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final allowance is indicated on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Zurich to Tokyo via Singapore once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans. The connection is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On both the Zurich–Singapore and Singapore–Tokyo sectors operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, and Premium Economy Class offers a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access at every seat, while First Class features a spacious fully flat bed with enhanced personal space and privacy.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available. Eligible customers may be invited to lounges such as The Private Room, SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin and status.

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. For example, if you fly Economy from Zurich but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

Singapore Changi Airport is designed for comfortable layovers, with themed gardens, rest zones, and a wide range of dining and shopping options across its terminals. For longer connections of around 5.5 hours or more, you can consider the official free transit tour programme that brings you into the city for a short overview of Singapore before returning for your next flight. Shorter layovers are easily filled with a walk through the airport's attractions, a shower and rest at a transit hotel, or quiet time in a lounge if you have access. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Zurich follows Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) roughly from late March to late October. Tokyo stays on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) all year. This means Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Zurich in winter, and 7 hours ahead during Zurich's summer time.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Tokyo when flying from Zurich via Singapore on a single booking with Singapore Airlines.

Through-Check Conditions
For your bags to be sent directly to your final destination, the following general conditions must be met:

Single Itinerary: Both flight segments (Zurich–Singapore and Singapore–Tokyo) must be under the same booking reference or PNR.

Layover Duration: Your connection in Singapore must be less than 24 hours. If your layover exceeds 24 hours, it is considered a stopover, and you will typically be required to collect your luggage and re-check it for your onward flight.

Partner Airlines: If your onward flight from Singapore to Tokyo is operated by a partner airline, Singapore Airlines has through-check agreements that usually allow your bags to be tagged to your final destination.

You may be able to plan a stopover in Singapore on your Zurich–Tokyo trip, 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.