Flights from London (LON) to Japan

Yes, meals are served on flights from London to Japan via Singapore. On board, you can enjoy regionally inspired dishes and international favourites, with meals tailored to the time of day and length of each sector. A range of special meals is available when requested in advance. On eligible premium cabins for selected sectors, you may be able to use our Book the Cook service to reserve a main course before your flight. Throughout the journey, we offer a beverage service including juices, soft drinks, hot drinks, and a selection of alcoholic beverages, along with our signature Singapore Sling on most flights.

On flights between London and Japan via Singapore, the piece concept generally applies. In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you can usually check in at least one piece of checked baggage, while Business Class, First Class, and Suites typically enjoy a higher number of checked bags. Cabin baggage allowances vary by cabin, with higher limits in premium cabins. Exact allowances depend on your itinerary, fare type, and KrisFlyer or partner frequent flyer status, so please refer to your booking confirmation or our baggage information page before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from London to Japan once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, 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 Wi-Fi 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.

Across the journey from London to Japan via Singapore, you can travel in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, or Business Class on all sectors. Selected London–Singapore and Singapore–Tokyo or other sectors also offer First Class or Suites, depending on whether the flight is operated by the Airbus A380-800 or Boeing 777-300ER. Cabin configurations may differ by route and aircraft type, so available classes can vary between your London–Singapore and Singapore–Japan flights.

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 and up to 20 inches of seat width for added comfort. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul aircraft such as the Airbus A380-800, Airbus A350-900, and Boeing 777-300ER. First Class and Suites provide a fully flat bed and additional personal space. Specific configurations may differ slightly between aircraft and routes on your London–Singapore and Singapore–Japan sectors.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Japan. 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 Japan connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for comfortable transits. For longer layovers, you can join a free official transit tour of Singapore, subject to eligibility and timing, or relax in quiet gardens, rest areas, and swimming pool facilities within the airport. Shorter layovers can be spent enjoying the terminals’ shops, dining options, and art or nature installations while staying close to your gate. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Japan observes Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9 and does not use daylight saving time. London follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) from late March to late October. This means Japan is typically 9 hours ahead of London in winter and 8 hours ahead when the UK is on daylight saving time.

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