Flights from Chengdu (TFU) to Auckland (AKL)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both sectors of your Chengdu to Auckland journey, with menus designed to suit the time of day and flight duration.

Special Meals
We offer a wide range of special meals that can be requested in advance to suit different dietary needs and preferences.

Book the Cook
On eligible sectors and in selected cabins, you can pre-order from an extended menu through our Book the Cook service, giving you more choice over your main course.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks is served on board, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board.

For flights between Chengdu and Auckland, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage: Economy Class guests may bring 25kg on Lite and Value fares, or 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class guests may bring 35kg, and Business Class guests 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class guests may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class guests may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final allowance 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 on this route once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Chengdu to Singapore sector operated by the Boeing 787-10, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access. On the Singapore to Auckland Airbus A350-900 sector, Economy Class has the same generous legroom, Premium Economy Class offers a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width, and Business Class provides fully flat beds with direct aisle access.

Between Chengdu and Singapore, you can choose from Business Class and Economy Class on the Boeing 787-10. Between Singapore and Auckland, the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, giving you a choice of comfort levels for the longer sector.

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, you can enjoy gardens, rest areas, and a wide variety of dining and shopping during your layover. If your connection is long enough, you may consider joining an official city transit tour, which usually requires several hours between flights. For shorter layovers, staying airside allows you to relax close to your gate, freshen up, and explore the terminals at your own pace. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

At Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), eligible passengers may use the TFU International First Class and Business Class Lounge before departure. During your layover at Singapore (SIN), eligible travellers can access the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status. Access rules are based on your departing flight from each airport.

When you travel from Chengdu to Auckland on a single Singapore Airlines booking, we will normally check your baggage through from Chengdu to Auckland. You can then follow the transfer signs at Singapore Changi Airport without collecting your checked baggage there. Your baggage tags and boarding passes will confirm the final destination.

Chengdu follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) year-round. Auckland uses New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) from roughly late April to late September, making Auckland 4 hours ahead of Chengdu. During New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13), from roughly late September to late April, Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Chengdu.

Visa and entry requirements for New Zealand depend on your nationality, length of stay, and purpose of travel. We recommend checking the latest information with the relevant New Zealand authorities or your nearest consulate before your trip, and ensuring your passport has sufficient validity for your journey.

For flights from Chengdu to Auckland via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time. This allows sufficient time for check-in, security checks, and getting to your boarding gate comfortably.

On arrival in Auckland, you will proceed through immigration, collect your checked baggage, and then clear biosecurity and customs checks. Signage at Auckland Airport is clear and multilingual. If you have a connecting domestic flight, follow the transfer signs and allow extra time for the formalities.

Yes, Auckland serves as a major gateway to other New Zealand destinations. After arriving from Chengdu, you can connect to a range of domestic flights from the same airport. Check your itinerary or with your travel provider for available connections and recommended minimum transfer times.