Flights from New Zealand to Shenzhen (SZX)

Yes. On flights from New Zealand to Shenzhen, you enjoy in-flight dining with freshly prepared meals inspired by international and regional flavours, plus light bites on the shorter sector. You can request special meals in advance to suit many dietary needs. On selected sectors, Book the Cook in premium cabins lets you pre-select main courses before you fly. A full beverage service includes soft drinks, juices, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling on most flights.

Flights between New Zealand and China generally use the weight concept for checked baggage. Typical allowances are generous and vary by cabin: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class each include a higher checked baggage allowance as you move up the cabins, plus at least one piece of cabin baggage. Exact limits appear on your ticket and in your booking confirmation.

Yes. Wi-Fi is available above 10,000 feet on most aircraft operating between New Zealand, Singapore, and Shenzhen. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. Wi-Fi is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across routes from New Zealand to Shenzhen, you can choose from Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. Long-haul sectors between New Zealand and Singapore offer Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, while regional sectors between Singapore and Shenzhen offer Business Class and Economy Class.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width. In Premium Economy Class, seats offer about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width, with extra recline and leg support. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul sectors, and spacious recliner or flat-bed seats with generous legroom on regional flights. Cabin layouts can vary slightly between the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 737-8 MAX operating these routes.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from New Zealand to Shenzhen. 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 New Zealand to Shenzhen connect via Singapore Changi Airport. For a longer layover, you can join an official transit tour into the city, subject to timing and eligibility. For shorter connections, stay airside and enjoy gardens, rest areas, showers, and a wide choice of dining and shopping in the terminals. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Auckland and Christchurch are usually 4 hours ahead of Shenzhen when New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) applies, and 5 hours ahead during New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13, typically late September to early April). Shenzhen follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) and does not observe daylight saving.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen, 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.