Flights from Australia to Beijing (BJS)

Yes, on flights from Australia to Beijing, you can enjoy our in flight dining with thoughtfully prepared meals that reflect regional and international flavours. You can request special meals in advance to suit many dietary needs. On eligible premium cabins from Australia to Singapore, Book the Cook allows you to pre select main courses created by acclaimed chefs. Throughout the journey, we serve a range of beverages, including juices, soft drinks, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling on most services.

Flights between Australia and Beijing generally follow the weight concept. In Economy Class, you can typically check in at least 25 kg of checked baggage. In Premium Economy Class, higher allowances apply, and in Business Class and above, you enjoy even more generous limits. All passengers may also bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits appropriate to their cabin class. Exact entitlements depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status, so please check your booking confirmation.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Australia to Beijing once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi, and Economy and Premium Economy customers should add their membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non members can purchase Wi-Fi plans onboard. The connection is designed for messaging, email, and basic browsing, and does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across routes from Australia to Beijing, you may find Suites, First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, depending on the city and aircraft. Sydney and Melbourne routes can offer the full range including Suites and First Class on selected aircraft, while Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns, and Darwin services feature Business Class and Economy Class, with Premium Economy Class available on some Airbus A350-900 departures.

In Economy Class you can expect about a 32 inch seat pitch with up to 19 inch seat width. In Premium Economy Class, you enjoy about a 38 inch pitch and up to 20 inch seat width. In Business Class, seats convert into fully flat beds with direct aisle access on long haul aircraft. In First Class and Suites, you have a fully flat bed and a more spacious personal area. Exact configurations may vary slightly between aircraft used on different routes from Australia.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Australia to Beijing. 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 Australia to Beijing connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers gardens, art installations, quiet rest areas, shower facilities, and a wide choice of dining and shopping. For longer layovers, you can consider a guided city transit tour, while for shorter connections it is easy to relax airside near your next departure gate. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait it s an integral part of your journey.

Beijing follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) and does not observe daylight saving. Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are usually 2 hours ahead (UTC+10) and 3 hours ahead during Australian summer time (UTC+11). Adelaide is typically 1.5 hours ahead and 2.5 hours ahead in summer. Cairns is usually 2 hours ahead all year, like Brisbane. Perth is normally in the same time zone as Beijing (UTC+8). Darwin is usually 1.5 hours ahead (UTC+9.5) and does not change for daylight saving, so the offset to Beijing stays constant.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Beijing 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 Beijing, 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.