Flights from London (LON) to South Africa

Yes, you will be served complimentary meals and refreshments on flights from London to South Africa. On these long-haul services, you can enjoy regionally inspired main courses, light bites, and desserts, along with a selection of wines and other beverages. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit various dietary needs. In eligible premium cabins, Book the Cook is available on selected sectors, allowing you to reserve a main course before departure. A full beverage service is offered in all cabins, including juices, soft drinks, hot drinks, and a range of alcoholic beverages, with the iconic Singapore Sling available on board.

On flights between the United Kingdom and South Africa, the piece concept usually applies. In Economy Class, you can typically check in one or two pieces of checked baggage up to a set weight per piece. Premium Economy Class generally allows a higher checked baggage allowance, while Business Class, First Class, and Suites usually include an even more generous number of pieces and weight. All cabins include a cabin baggage allowance with at least one carry-on bag plus a small personal item, subject to size and weight limits. Exact allowances depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, so please refer to your e-ticket for confirmed details.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from London to South Africa once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the London–Singapore–South Africa routes, Singapore Airlines offers Suites, First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. On the London to Singapore sector, all five cabin classes may be available depending on the aircraft. On the Singapore to Johannesburg and Singapore–Johannesburg–Cape Town sectors operated by the Airbus A350-900, you can choose from Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class offers around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width. Business Class seats convert into fully flat beds, with every seat providing direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A380-800. First Class and Suites offer fully flat beds with additional personal space and enhanced privacy on selected London–Singapore sectors. Specific configurations may vary slightly between aircraft types.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to South Africa. 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 flights from London to South Africa connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for comfortable, efficient transfers. For longer layovers, you can join a free city transit tour when available, or explore the airport’s attractions such as indoor gardens, walking trails, and rest zones. Shorter connections are easily filled with a meal, a quick shower in selected facilities, or some light shopping in the terminals. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Johannesburg and Cape Town share the same time zone, South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2), and do not observe daylight saving time. London operates on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) from late October to late March, and British Summer Time (UTC+1) from late March to late October. This means South Africa is usually 2 hours ahead of London in winter and 1 hour ahead in summer.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in South Africa 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 South Africa, 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.