Flights from Europe to China

You can look forward to full meal services on flights from Europe to China, including both the long-haul and regional sectors. In-flight dining features multi-course meals inspired by international and Asian flavours, with menus that vary by route and cabin class.
We also cater for a wide range of special meal preferences, which you can request in advance through your booking. On selected routes and in eligible cabins, you may be able to use our Book the Cook service to pre-select main courses crafted by our chefs.
Throughout the flight, our crew serve a choice of hot and cold beverages, including wines, spirits, juices, and soft drinks, along with our signature Singapore Sling in most cabins. Snacks and additional drinks are available between main meal services, subject to the time of day and flight length.

On flights from Europe to China, Singapore Airlines generally applies the weight-concept baggage policy, similar to routes such as the United Kingdom to China. Checked baggage allowances vary by cabin: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class offer a generous base allowance, while Business Class, First Class, and Suites provide a higher checked baggage allowance. Exact entitlements depend on your specific fare type and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status, which may add extra weight.
For cabin baggage, you may bring at least one piece on board in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, and more in Business Class, First Class, and Suites, within published size and weight limits. These limits are designed to ensure bags fit in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you.
You can see your precise checked baggage and cabin baggage allowances for your booking on your e-ticket or by using the manage booking tools on our website before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Europe to China once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi in all cabins, including Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, as long as the membership number is added to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure.
If you are not a KrisFlyer member or have not added your membership to the booking, you can purchase a Wi-Fi plan on board on most aircraft. Connection speeds are suitable for messaging apps, browsing, and checking email.
High-bandwidth activities such as video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers may not be supported reliably. Coverage and performance can vary slightly by aircraft type and route, but our cabin crew can advise on the options available on your specific flight.

Across the Europe to China network, you can choose from several cabin classes depending on your departure city and flight. On many routes, particularly from major hubs such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, and some others, aircraft may offer Suites, First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.
Some European cities are served by aircraft configured with First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, while others operate with Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class only. Your available options will be shown clearly during booking.
All cabins provide carefully designed seating, with additional space, privacy, and enhanced amenities as you move from Economy Class and Premium Economy Class through Business Class to First Class and Suites on selected flights.

Legroom and seating comfort on flights from Europe to China are designed to support long-haul travel across all cabins. In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of around 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, depending on the specific aircraft type.
Premium Economy Class offers more personal space, with a typical seat pitch of around 38 inches and up to 20 inches of seat width, alongside leg and foot supports on many aircraft. This cabin is available on most long-haul sectors between Europe and Singapore and on many onward flights to China.
Business Class seats convert into fully flat beds, with every seat offering direct aisle access on most aircraft used on these routes. First Class and Suites, available on selected city pairs such as flights from key European hubs, feature fully flat beds with even greater space and privacy. Cabin layouts and exact dimensions may vary slightly between the Airbus A380-800, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Europe to China. Most itineraries connect via Singapore Changi Airport, where a range of Singapore Airlines lounges and partner lounges are available depending on your cabin and frequent flyer status.
Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Europe to China. 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 Europe to China with Singapore Airlines route through Singapore Changi Airport, which is well suited to both short and longer layovers. For shorter connections, you can stay airside and enjoy themed gardens, rest areas, children’s play spaces, and a wide choice of dining and shopping.
If you have a longer layover and sufficient time between flights, you may be able to join one of the airport’s free guided transit tours, subject to eligibility and operating schedules, to see highlights of Singapore before returning for your onward flight. Alternatively, you can book an airport hotel or nap facility within the terminals for added rest.
Whichever option you choose, follow airport signage, keep an eye on the time, and return to your gate well before boarding. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Most of the European countries served on these routes, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Switzerland, use Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from roughly late March to late October. The United Kingdom uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in the same daylight saving period, while Turkey typically remains on UTC+3 year-round.
China operates on a single standard time zone, China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8), for all cities on these routes, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Xiamen, and Hangzhou. China does not observe daylight saving time.
In practical terms, when it is noon in Beijing or Shanghai (UTC+8), it is usually 05:00 in the United Kingdom during winter and 04:00 during summer, 04:00 in most of Western and Central Europe during winter and 03:00 during summer, and 03:00 in Turkey when Europe is on winter time. Always double-check local times close to your departure date, as daylight saving changes can shift the time difference by one hour.

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