Flights from Chongqing (CKG) to Christchurch (CHC)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both sectors of your Chongqing to Christchurch journey, with menus designed to suit the time of day and length of each flight. Dishes are thoughtfully prepared to retain flavour and quality at altitude.

Special Meals
We offer a wide range of special meals to meet various dietary needs on this route. You can request these in advance through our Manage Booking portal so we can prepare your choice before you board.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in selected premium cabins on this route can use our Book the Cook service from Singapore, pre-ordering from an extended menu created by our international culinary panel. This gives you more choice and confidence about what will be served on board.

Beverage Service
Throughout the flight, you can enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. A range of wines and spirits is available in eligible cabins, and our signature Singapore Sling is offered on board for you to enjoy.

For flights between Chongqing and Christchurch, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are as follows: Economy Class customers may check 25kg on Lite and Value fares, or 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares; Premium Economy Class customers may check 35kg; Business Class customers may check 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class customers 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 the Singapore Airlines sectors of your Chongqing to Christchurch journey once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service supports messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Chongqing to Singapore Boeing 737-8 MAX sector, Economy Class seats offer a pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class provides a larger seat that converts into a fully flat bed. On the Singapore to Christchurch Airbus A350-900 sector, Economy Class offers a similar 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, Premium Economy Class provides a more spacious seat with around 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch width, and Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat.

Yes, you can select seats in advance for both the Chongqing to Singapore sector and the Singapore to Christchurch sector, subject to availability and fare conditions. Some seats may be chargeable depending on your fare type and KrisFlyer status, and final options are shown during booking or in Manage Booking.

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 one of the world’s most comfortable transit experiences. For layovers of 5.5 hours or more, you may consider joining the official Free Singapore Tour, which lets you see city highlights without arranging your own transport. For shorter connections, the airport offers gardens, rest zones, children’s play areas, and a wide variety of dining and shopping options within the terminals. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

At Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, eligible Singapore Airlines customers can access the International First and Business Class Lounge before the flight to Singapore. Access depends on your cabin class and frequent flyer status, and our staff at check-in will guide you to the correct lounge entrance.

During your transit at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers may be invited to use the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Your boarding pass will indicate lounge eligibility and terminal details.

Chongqing follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Christchurch follows New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) from roughly late April to late September, and New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13) from late September to late April. This means Christchurch is typically 4 hours ahead of Chongqing during New Zealand winter, and 5 hours ahead during New Zealand summer.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay in New Zealand. We recommend checking the latest entry regulations on official government or embassy websites, and ensuring your passport validity meets New Zealand’s requirements before you fly.

For international flights from Chongqing to Christchurch via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security checks, immigration procedures, and getting to your boarding gate comfortably.

In most cases, when you travel on a single Singapore Airlines ticket from Chongqing to Christchurch via Singapore, we will tag your checked baggage through to Christchurch. You will receive baggage tags showing your final destination at check-in. Our staff will confirm this for your specific itinerary.

On arrival in Christchurch, you will clear immigration, collect your checked baggage, and pass through customs and biosecurity checks. New Zealand has strict rules on bringing in food, plants, and other items, so it is important to read the arrival card carefully and declare any goods as required.