Flights from Switzerland to New York (NYC)

Yes, meals are served on flights from Switzerland to New York. On board you can enjoy our in flight dining with curated menus featuring regional and international dishes, along with a selection of special meals that can be requested in advance for various dietary needs. On eligible sectors and cabins, you may also be able to choose from Book the Cook options, allowing you to reserve selected main courses before you fly. A full beverage service, including wines, spirits, juices, soft drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling, is available throughout the journey.

For flights between Switzerland and the United States, the piece concept for checked baggage usually applies. In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you can typically check in at least one or two pieces, while Business Class and First Class usually allow additional pieces, each within a set weight limit. Cabin baggage allowances vary by cabin class, with higher allowances in Premium Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class. Exact entitlements depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, so please refer to your booking or our baggage allowance calculator for precise details.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights once the aircraft reaches 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 those without a linked membership can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Zurich to Singapore sector operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, you can typically choose from First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. On the Singapore to New York sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Business Class and Premium Economy Class are available. The exact cabin configuration may vary by flight and date, so please check the options shown during booking.

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 with up to 20 inches of width for added comfort. In Business Class, your seat converts into a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long haul aircraft. First Class offers a spacious fully flat bed with enhanced personal space and storage. Cabin layouts can differ slightly between the Boeing 777-300ER and the Airbus A350-900, but all are designed to maximise comfort on long journeys.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Switzerland to New York. 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 Switzerland to New York connect via Singapore Changi Airport. If you have a longer layover, you can consider joining an official transit city tour, subject to timing and eligibility, or spend time exploring the themed gardens, rest areas, and entertainment zones in the terminals. Shorter layovers are easily filled with a shower, a meal at one of the many dining outlets, or a quiet break in a lounge or relaxation area. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait, it is an integral part of your journey.

Zurich operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and observes daylight saving time, switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from late March to late October. New York uses Eastern Time, which is UTC-5 in standard time and UTC-4 in daylight saving time. This means the time difference between Zurich and New York is typically 6 hours during winter and 6 hours or sometimes 5 hours during overlapping daylight saving periods, depending on the specific dates when each region changes its clocks.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to New York 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 New York, 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.