Flights from London (LON) to China

Yes, meals are served on flights from London to China. On long-haul sectors between London and Singapore, you can enjoy In-flight Dining with regionally inspired menus and a choice of main courses. Special Meals can be requested in advance to suit specific dietary needs. In premium cabins on selected flights, Book the Cook allows you to pre-select main courses crafted by renowned chefs. A full beverage service is available, including juices, soft drinks, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling on most flights.

Flights between the United Kingdom and China generally use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you can bring at least one piece of checked baggage within the permitted weight, while Business Class, First Class, and Suites typically include additional pieces and higher weight allowances. All customers may also bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits that vary by cabin class. For specific allowances for your booking, please refer to your e-ticket or our baggage information page.

Wi-Fi is available on most flights from London to China once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can purchase paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers reliably.

Across the London–China journey, you may experience Suites and First Class on selected Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 777-300ER services between London and Singapore. Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class are available on most London–Singapore flights. On regional flights between Singapore and Chinese cities, Business Class and Economy Class are available, with aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX offering different cabin layouts by route.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class offers around 38 inches of pitch with up to 20 inches of seat width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul and many regional aircraft. First Class and Suites on selected London–Singapore flights offer a fully flat bed and a spacious personal area. Cabin configurations may vary between aircraft types on different routes to Chinese cities.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to China. 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 London to China connect through Singapore Changi Airport. For shorter layovers, you can relax in quiet zones, explore indoor gardens, visit art installations, or enjoy a meal and a shower in the terminal. With longer layovers, you may have time to join an airport-run city tour or to explore more of the airport's attractions, such as themed gardens and play areas. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Most of China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Hangzhou, follows a single time zone that is typically 8 hours ahead of London during UK winter (GMT) and 7 hours ahead during British Summer Time (BST, late March to late October).

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