Flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to United Kingdom

Yes, meals are served on flights from Kathmandu to the United Kingdom. You can look forward to in-flight dining with a choice of main courses, along with snacks on longer sectors. Special meals are available when requested in advance to suit medical or dietary needs. On selected premium cabins, you may also be able to use our Book the Cook service on the Singapore–United Kingdom sector, pre-ordering your preferred main course before departure. A full beverage service, including juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages such as the Singapore Sling, is available on board.

Flights between Nepal and the United Kingdom generally follow the weight concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you usually have a checked baggage allowance starting from 25kg. Premium Economy Class offers a higher checked baggage allowance, and Business Class and First Class include a more generous allowance again. All customers may bring cabin baggage within size and piece limits, with higher cabin baggage allowances in Premium Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class. Exact allowances depend on your ticket type, so please check your booking for details.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Kathmandu to the United Kingdom once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please add your membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase paid plans. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across routes from Kathmandu to the United Kingdom, you can travel in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, or First Class, depending on the specific sector. The Kathmandu–Singapore sector offers Economy Class and Business Class. From Singapore to London, the Boeing 777-300ER offers Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class. From Singapore to Manchester, the Airbus A350-900 offers Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches, with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class offers about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of seat width for extra comfort. In Business Class, seats convert to a fully flat bed, with every seat providing direct aisle access on long-haul aircraft. First Class on selected flights between Singapore and London also features a fully flat bed for maximum rest. Cabin configurations may vary slightly between aircraft operating different city pairs.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to the United Kingdom. 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 Kathmandu to the United Kingdom connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for comfortable transits. For shorter layovers, you can enjoy quiet seating areas, gardens, art installations, and a wide range of dining and shopping, all within the transit area. For longer stops, you may join a free transit tour into the city, subject to timing and eligibility, or rest at an airport hotel or lounge. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Kathmandu (Nepal Time, UTC+5:45) is typically 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of the United Kingdom during UK winter (Greenwich Mean Time, UTC+0). During British Summer Time (UTC+1), usually late March to late October, Kathmandu is 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of London and Manchester.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom, 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.