Flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cairns (CNS)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both sectors of your journey, with menus designed to suit each flight stage between Kathmandu, Singapore, and Cairns. Meals are planned to offer a balanced selection and to fit naturally into the timing of your travel day.

Special Meals
We offer a wide range of special meals that can be requested in advance, including options for various dietary needs. To ensure availability, please place your request through our website or your booking agent before your departure date.

Book the Cook
On selected flights and cabins, you can use our Book the Cook service to choose your main course from an extended menu before you fly. This allows you to personalise your dining experience and know what to expect on board.

Beverage Service
Throughout your flights, our cabin crew serve a selection of hot and cold drinks. A variety of juices, soft drinks, teas, and coffees are available, and you can also enjoy our signature Singapore Sling on board.

For Kathmandu to Cairns flights, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are as follows: in Economy Class, Lite and Value fares include 25kg, while Standard and Flexi fares include 30kg. In Business Class, you may check in up to 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg in weight.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class passengers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class passengers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. The final baggage allowance for your trip 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 once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class members must add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans. The service is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Kathmandu to Singapore sector operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access. These measurements are designed to give you space to relax on the regional flight.

On the Singapore to Cairns sector on the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class also provides a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, supporting comfort on the longer journey. Business Class offers a fully flat bed with direct aisle access from every seat, allowing you to rest more deeply before arrival in Cairns.

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, eligible travellers may be able to use the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on their cabin and status.

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. For example, if you fly Economy from Kathmandu but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

Singapore Changi Airport is well suited to both short and longer layovers, with themed gardens, rest areas, and family zones throughout its terminals. For shorter connections, you can enjoy walking through indoor gardens, visiting viewing decks, or simply relaxing in quiet seating areas near your gate.

If you have at least 5.5 to 6 hours between flights, you may consider joining an official transit tour into the city, subject to schedule and eligibility. This lets you see some highlights of Singapore before returning to the airport in time for your onward flight.

For rest, Changi Airport offers snooze zones, transit hotels, and shower facilities, along with a wide variety of dining and shopping options to help the time pass comfortably. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Kathmandu follows Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) all year and does not observe daylight saving. Cairns follows Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10:00) and also does not observe daylight saving. Cairns is therefore 4 hours 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu throughout the year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Cairns Airport when flying from Kathmandu via Singapore on a single booking with Singapore Airlines.

Through-Check Conditions
For your bags to be sent directly to your final destination, the following general conditions must be met:

Single Itinerary: Both flight segments (Kathmandu–Singapore and Singapore–Cairns) must be under the same booking reference or PNR.

Layover Duration: Your connection in Singapore must be less than 24 hours. If your layover exceeds 24 hours, it is considered a stopover, and you will typically be required to collect your luggage and re-check it for your onward flight.

Partner Airlines: If your onward flight from Singapore to Cairns is operated by a partner airline, Singapore Airlines has through-check agreements that usually allow your bags to be tagged to your final destination.

You may be able to plan a stopover in Singapore on your Kathmandu–Cairns trip, 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.