Flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to Christchurch (CHC)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both sectors of your Kathmandu to Christchurch journey, with menus designed to reflect regional flavours and provide a balanced selection of dishes.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals to meet different dietary needs, which you can request through your booking at least 24 hours before departure.

Book the Cook
Eligible premium cabins on selected sectors can enjoy Book the Cook, allowing you to choose from curated main courses before you fly for a more personalised dining experience.

Beverage Service
Throughout the flight, you can enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board.

For Kathmandu to Christchurch flights, our weight concept applies. For checked baggage, Economy Class passengers have 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class passengers have 35kg, and Business Class passengers have 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class passengers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class passengers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Kathmandu to Christchurch once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Kathmandu to Singapore sector operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Economy Class seats offer around a 32-inch pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width, while Business Class provides a generous recline and enhanced personal space.

On the Singapore to Christchurch sector on the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class seats also offer about a 32-inch pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class provides a 38-inch pitch with up to a 20-inch seat width, and Business Class features fully flat beds with direct aisle access for every seat.

On both sectors of your journey, you can enjoy KrisWorld, our in-flight entertainment system, with a wide choice of movies, TV programmes, music, and games. The selection is regularly updated, and you can browse the catalogue on your personal screen to find something that suits your mood.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

With a layover at Singapore Changi Airport, you can enjoy themed gardens, quiet rest areas, play zones, and a wide range of dining and shopping. For longer connections, you may be able to join an official transit tour into the city, which usually requires at least 5.5 to 6 hours of layover time.

If you prefer to stay airside, consider exploring the airport’s attractions, relaxing in a lounge, or using nap zones and transit hotels to recharge between flights. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

At Kathmandu Airport (KTM), eligible Singapore Airlines passengers may be invited to use the Horizon Lounge before departure, depending on their cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Lounge access offers a quieter space with seating and refreshments before your flight to Singapore.

For most Kathmandu to Christchurch itineraries booked on a single Singapore Airlines ticket, we will check your baggage through from Kathmandu to Christchurch. You typically do not need to collect it in Singapore. Your check-in agent at Kathmandu will confirm baggage tags and arrangements for your specific journey.

Kathmandu follows Nepal Time (UTC+5:45). Christchurch follows New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) from late April to late September, when Christchurch is 6 hours 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. During New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13), from late September to late April, Christchurch is 7 hours 15 minutes ahead.

Visa requirements for New Zealand depend on your nationality and passport. We recommend checking with the official New Zealand immigration authorities or your nearest New Zealand embassy or consulate, and ensuring that you meet any transit requirements for Singapore as well.

For international flights from Kathmandu to Christchurch via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Kathmandu Airport at least 3 hours before departure. This allows time for check-in, document checks, security, and immigration before you proceed to the boarding gate.

On arrival in Christchurch, you will clear immigration, collect your checked baggage, and pass through customs and biosecurity screening. New Zealand has strict rules on bringing food and other items, so review the latest guidelines before you travel and declare any relevant items on your arrival card.

Many travellers from Kathmandu to Christchurch can remain in the transit area at Singapore Changi Airport without clearing immigration, provided their flights are on a single itinerary and within connecting time limits. However, transit rules vary by nationality, so please check current requirements before you travel.