Flights from Philippines to Christchurch (CHC)

Yes, on flights from the Philippines to Christchurch you can enjoy Singapore Airlines In-flight Dining with full meals and snacks tailored to the time of day. You may request special meals in advance to suit various dietary needs. On eligible sectors and cabins, Book the Cook allows you to pre-select main courses from an expanded menu. A curated beverage selection, including juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and our signature Singapore Sling cocktail on selected flights, is also available.

Flights from the Philippines to Christchurch use the weight-concept allowance. In Economy Class, you can usually check in 25kg of checked baggage; in Premium Economy Class, 35kg; and in Business Class, 40kg. Cabin baggage typically includes one piece in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, and two pieces in Business Class, each within size and weight limits. Exact allowances may vary by fare type, so please check your ticket for details.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from the Philippines to Christchurch once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure to benefit. Non-members can purchase access plans. The connection supports messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From the Philippines to Christchurch, you can travel in Business Class and Economy Class on all sectors, with Premium Economy Class available on the long-haul Singapore to Christchurch sector operated by Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Cabin configurations may differ slightly between the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Boeing 787-10, and Airbus A350-900 aircraft used on these routes.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width. In Premium Economy Class, available on the Singapore to Christchurch sector, seats offer about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width. In Business Class across the aircraft types serving this route, you have a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on widebody aircraft and spacious recline with generous pitch on narrowbody sectors, providing ample room to rest.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Philippines to Christchurch. 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 the Philippines to Christchurch connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which offers indoor gardens, quiet rest areas, family zones, and a wide choice of dining and shopping. For longer layovers, you can consider airport attractions such as themed gardens, art installations, or a quick city visit if time permits and you meet entry requirements. For shorter connections, staying airside to enjoy lounges, showers, and relaxation spaces keeps the transit smooth. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Manila and Cebu both share the same time zone, Philippine Time (UTC+8), without daylight saving. Christchurch observes New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) and New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13). Christchurch is typically 4 hours ahead of Manila and Cebu from late March to late September, and 5 hours ahead from late September to late March when daylight saving applies in New Zealand.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Christchurch 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 Christchurch, 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.