Flights from Auckland (AKL) to Nepal

Yes, meals are served on flights from Auckland to Nepal. On the long-haul Airbus A350-900 sector between Auckland and Singapore, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with a choice of main courses, along with appetisers and desserts suited to the time of day. Special meals can be requested in advance to meet many dietary needs. On eligible cabins, you may be able to select your main course before your flight using our Book the Cook service ex-Singapore. Throughout the journey, a range of hot and cold beverages is available, including juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and a curated selection of beers and wines, as well as our signature Singapore Sling on selected flights.

Flights between New Zealand and Nepal generally use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you can typically check in at least one piece of checked baggage within a set weight limit. Premium Economy Class offers a higher checked baggage allowance, while Business Class provides a more generous allowance again. All passengers may bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits appropriate to their cabin. Exact entitlements depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, so please refer to your booking for full details.

Wi-Fi is available on most flights from Auckland to Nepal when 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 connection is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From Auckland to Singapore, the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. From Singapore to Kathmandu, the Boeing 737-8 MAX offers Business Class and Economy Class. Cabin availability on your journey depends on the specific flights selected for each sector.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width, depending on aircraft and configuration. Premium Economy Class on the Airbus A350-900 offers around 38 inches of seat pitch and up to 20 inches of seat width. Business Class on both the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 737-8 MAX provides a fully flat bed on long-haul sectors or a spacious recliner on selected regional configurations, with generous personal space and direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900. Exact seating may vary slightly by aircraft and route.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Nepal. 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 Auckland to Nepal connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers gardens, art installations, rest areas, and a wide variety of dining and shopping options within the terminals. For longer layovers, you can consider airport attractions such as indoor gardens or quiet lounges, and in some cases transit tours of the city may be available subject to timing and eligibility. For shorter connections, it is best to remain airside, freshen up, and enjoy a meal or browse the shops before your next flight. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Kathmandu operates on Nepal Time, which is UTC+5:45. Auckland generally operates on New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) and observes daylight saving time as New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13) from late September to early April. This means Kathmandu is usually 6 hours 15 minutes behind Auckland during New Zealand Standard Time, and 7 hours 15 minutes behind during New Zealand Daylight Time.

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