Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Guangzhou (CAN)

In-flight Dining
You will be served thoughtfully prepared meals on both sectors of your journey between Shanghai and Guangzhou, with menus featuring a mix of regional favourites and international dishes.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to meet different dietary needs on this route. You can request these in advance through our website or your travel agent before departure.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in selected premium cabins on this route can pre-order from our Book the Cook service on the long-haul sector via Singapore, choosing from a wider menu that is prepared specially for you.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks is available throughout the flight, including juices, soft drinks, wines, and spirits. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board.

For flights between Shanghai and Guangzhou, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (Lite and Value fares: 25kg; Standard and Flexi: 30kg), Premium Economy Class (35kg), Business Class (40kg), and First Class (50kg). Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

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

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou 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. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Shanghai to Singapore sector operated by the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access.

On Shanghai to Singapore flights operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, Economy Class offers around 32 inches of pitch and up to 19 inches of width, Premium Economy Class provides about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width, Business Class offers fully flat beds with direct aisle access, and First Class features spacious fully flat beds.

On the Singapore to Guangzhou sector, operated by the Boeing 787-10, Economy Class offers about 32 inches of pitch with up to 19 inches of width, and Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access.

Between Shanghai and Singapore, you can travel in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, or First Class, depending on the specific service and aircraft. Between Singapore and Guangzhou, cabins available are Economy Class and Business Class on Boeing 787-10 services.

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.

At Singapore Changi Airport, longer layovers can be spent on a free or self-planned city visit if your connection time allows, with many travellers choosing to experience gardens, waterfronts, and neighbourhoods in the city once they clear immigration. For shorter layovers, you can enjoy airside attractions such as indoor gardens, rest areas, and family-friendly zones across the terminals.

Singapore Changi Airport also offers shower facilities, transit hotels, quiet seating, and a wide choice of dining and shopping, so you can refresh, relax, or get some work done between flights. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

During your layover in Singapore, eligible passengers may be invited to relax in The Private Room, the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), the SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Access is determined by your onward boarding pass from Singapore.

When you travel on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary from Shanghai to Guangzhou via Singapore, we usually check your checked baggage through to Guangzhou. You can confirm this at check-in in Shanghai, where our team will verify that your baggage tags show Guangzhou as the final destination.

Shanghai and Guangzhou are in the same time zone, following China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year round. There is no daylight saving time, so you do not need to adjust your watch when flying between the two cities.

For flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou via Singapore, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 2.5 to 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security checks, immigration, and getting to your departure gate.

Singapore Airlines flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou via Singapore depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Your layover will be at Singapore Changi Airport before your connecting flight to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

For your connection in Singapore, you generally need your passport, boarding passes for all sectors, and any required visas for your final destination or transit, if applicable. We recommend checking current entry and transit requirements before you travel, as these can change.

You may be able to leave Singapore Changi Airport during your layover, provided your connection time is sufficient and you meet entry requirements for Singapore. Always allow ample time to clear immigration, travel to and from the city, and return for security and boarding.