Flights from Zurich (ZRH) to New Zealand

Yes, meals are served on all flights from Zurich to New Zealand. On these long-haul services you can enjoy regionally inspired in-flight dining with full meals and refreshments tailored to your cabin class. You can request special meals in advance to suit many dietary needs. On eligible sectors and cabins, selected routes offer Book the Cook, allowing you to pre-select main courses before departure. A full beverage service, including soft drinks, juices, hot drinks, and a selection of wines and spirits, is available, along with the signature Singapore Sling cocktail on most services.

Flights between Switzerland and New Zealand use the weight concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you can typically check in up to 25kg. In Premium Economy Class, the usual allowance is up to 35kg. In Business Class, the allowance is usually up to 40kg, and in First Class up to 50kg. For cabin baggage, most travellers may bring one standard carry-on bag plus a personal item within size and weight limits, while premium cabins may allow an additional piece. Exact allowances depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, so please check your booking for detailed limits.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Zurich to New Zealand once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi, and Economy and Premium Economy customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure to benefit. Non-members and additional users can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Zurich to Singapore sector, you can travel in First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class on the Boeing 777-300ER. On the onward Singapore to Auckland and Singapore to Christchurch sectors, the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. Cabin class availability for your full journey depends on the combination of sectors you book.

Across routes between Zurich and New Zealand, Economy Class seats offer around a 32-inch pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class provides about a 38-inch pitch with up to a 20-inch seat width. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul aircraft, and First Class offers a fully flat bed with enhanced privacy on the Boeing 777-300ER between Zurich and Singapore. Seat layouts and configurations can vary slightly by aircraft and route.

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 Zurich to New Zealand connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which is well suited to both short and longer layovers. For shorter connections you can enjoy themed gardens, rest areas, and a wide range of shopping and dining options within the terminals. On longer layovers, you can consider airport attractions such as indoor nature spaces, entertainment zones, and pay-per-use lounges or transit hotels, all designed to help you refresh between flights. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait, it is an integral part of your journey.

Zurich operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2, usually late March to late October). Auckland and Christchurch follow New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13, usually late September to early April). This means New Zealand is typically 11 hours ahead of Zurich during Zurich's winter, and 10 hours ahead when both are on daylight saving time.

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.