Flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Japan

Yes, you enjoy in-flight dining on flights from Zurich to Japan, with meals designed to suit long-haul and regional sectors. You can request special meals to meet many dietary needs when booking or before your flight. On eligible cabins and routes, you may pre-select main courses using our Book the Cook service. A curated beverage selection, including wines, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling, is available.

Flights between Switzerland and Japan generally use the piece-concept baggage allowance. Economy Class and Premium Economy Class usually include at least one piece of checked baggage, while Business Class and First Class include additional pieces, each within a set weight limit. Cabin baggage allowances differ by cabin, with a smaller allowance in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class and a larger one in Business Class and First Class. Exact entitlements appear on your ticket and during booking.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Zurich to Japan once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you travel in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please add your membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can purchase access plans. The connection is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers reliably.

Across the journey from Zurich to Japan, you may find First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, depending on the route sector. The Zurich–Singapore sector offers all four cabins, while some onward flights within Asia offer Business Class and Economy Class only.

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. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul and many regional flights. First Class offers a spacious seat that converts into a fully flat bed. Cabin layouts can vary slightly between aircraft on the 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 Zurich to Japan connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive airside attractions. For longer layovers, you can join a free transit tour into the city, subject to timing and eligibility, or explore themed gardens, art installations, and relaxation zones in the terminals. Shorter connections are well spent enjoying dining options, quiet areas, or, if eligible, our lounges. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it's an integral part of your journey.

Zurich follows Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2, typically late March to late October). Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka follow Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) with no daylight saving. This means Japan is usually 8 hours ahead of Zurich in winter and 7 hours ahead in summer.

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.