Flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Christchurch (CHC)

In-flight Dining
On Amsterdam to Christchurch flights via Singapore, you will be served complimentary meals and snacks in all cabins on both long-haul sectors, with menus designed for extended travel and carefully timed to support your rest.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to suit different dietary needs on this route. You can request these in advance through Manage Booking, and they will be served in place of the standard menu options.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in selected premium cabins on this route can use our Book the Cook service from Singapore, choosing from an expanded menu curated by our culinary team. This allows you to personalise your main course before you fly.

Beverage Service
Throughout the journey you will be offered a selection of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. A signature Singapore Sling is available on board, alongside a range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.

For flights between Amsterdam and Christchurch, our weight-concept baggage policy applies. In Economy Class, the checked baggage allowance is 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class includes 35kg of checked baggage, and Business Class includes 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your exact allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

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

On both the Amsterdam–Singapore and Singapore–Christchurch Airbus A350-900 sectors, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class provides a seat pitch of about 38 inches and up to 20 inches of seat width, with a wider seat and greater recline.

In Business Class on these sectors, you have a fully flat bed with direct aisle access from every seat, offering more space to work, dine, and rest. These configurations are designed to give you consistent comfort across both parts of your journey.

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.

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 Amsterdam but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

Singapore Changi Airport offers extensive amenities, from indoor gardens and art installations to quiet zones, rest areas, and a wide variety of dining choices. For shorter layovers, you can stay airside to enjoy these facilities or freshen up in a transit hotel located within the terminals.

If you have a longer layover, consider joining one of the airport’s official transit programmes into the city, which typically require a minimum of about 5.5 to 6 hours between flights. This allows time for immigration, a short tour of key sights, and your return with sufficient buffer before boarding.

Whether you remain in the terminal or take a brief city excursion, follow airport and airline guidance on minimum connection times, boarding gates, and re-screening procedures. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Amsterdam follows Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) from late March to late October. Christchurch operates on New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) in winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13) from late September to early April. This means Christchurch is typically 11 hours ahead of Amsterdam during the European winter, and 10 or 11 hours ahead during overlapping daylight saving periods, depending on the exact dates.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Christchurch when flying from Amsterdam 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 (Amsterdam–Singapore and Singapore–Christchurch) 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 Christchurch 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 Amsterdam–Christchurch 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.