Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Christchurch (CHC)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both the Chennai-Singapore and Singapore-Christchurch sectors, with menus designed to offer a variety of flavours and satisfy you on both the regional and long-haul parts of your journey.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals that can be requested in advance, helping you align your in-flight dining with your personal dietary needs or preferences throughout the entire trip.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in selected premium cabins can pre-order from an extended menu with Book the Cook on applicable sectors, adding more choice and personalisation to the dining experience on this route.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks is available, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Our signature Singapore Sling is available on board, so you can enjoy a classic cocktail during your journey if you wish.

For flights between Chennai and Christchurch, our weight-concept baggage policy applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (25kg on Lite and Value fares, 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares), Premium Economy Class (35kg), and Business Class (40kg). Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class guests may bring one piece up to 7kg. Business Class guests may bring two pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final checked baggage and cabin baggage allowances are shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights on this route once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, including those travelling in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, when the membership number is added to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Chennai-Singapore sector operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX or Boeing 787-10, Economy Class seats offer a comfortable 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with generous personal space and direct aisle access.

On the Singapore-Christchurch sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class features a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, Premium Economy Class increases comfort with a 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width, and Business Class offers a fully flat bed with every seat providing direct aisle access.

On both sectors of your journey, we offer an in-flight entertainment system with a wide selection of movies, television shows, music, and games. The larger Airbus A350-900 screen on the Singapore-Christchurch sector provides an especially immersive experience, helping your long-haul flight pass comfortably.

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.

Singapore Changi Airport offers an official transit tour for passengers with a layover of at least around 5.5 to 6 hours, allowing you to see highlights of the city between flights. For shorter layovers, you can enjoy airside gardens, rest areas, entertainment zones, and a variety of dining and shopping options.

If you prefer to rest, you may consider transit hotels or quiet zones within the terminals before connecting to your Christchurch flight. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait - it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Chennai International Airport (MAA), eligible Singapore Airlines customers may be able to access the Travel Club Lounge, depending on their cabin class or frequent flyer status. Lounge access is determined by the conditions of your ticket and your KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status at the time of travel.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers departing for Christchurch may have access to the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge. Eligibility varies by travel class and frequent flyer status, and is based on your onward flight from Singapore.

Chennai follows India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30 and does not observe daylight saving time. Christchurch operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12, and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT), UTC+13, roughly from late September to early April. This means Christchurch is usually 6.5 hours ahead of Chennai during NZST, and 7.5 hours ahead during NZDT.

Visa requirements for travel from Chennai to Christchurch depend on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. We recommend checking the latest entry regulations with the New Zealand authorities or your nearest New Zealand visa application centre before you book, and again before you travel.

For international flights from Chennai to Christchurch via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Chennai International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time. This allows enough time for check-in, security screening, and immigration formalities.

When connecting in Singapore Changi Airport, follow the transfer signs to your next departure terminal, where you can check flight information displays for your gate. In most cases your baggage will be checked through to Christchurch, and you will stay airside, making the transfer process straightforward and comfortable.

To adjust to the time difference, try to rest on the longer Singapore-Christchurch sector and begin following Christchurch time as soon as you board that flight. Stay hydrated, move around the cabin when safe to do so, and plan light activities on arrival to give your body time to adapt.