Flights from Adelaide (ADL) to China

Yes, meals are served on flights from Adelaide to China. On board, you can enjoy in-flight dining with a choice of main courses inspired by Asian and international flavours, along with appetisers and desserts tailored to your flight timing. A range of special meals is available when requested in advance to suit various dietary needs. Depending on your cabin and route, you may also be able to pre-select your main course through our Book the Cook service on eligible sectors. Throughout the journey, we offer a selection of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and alcoholic drinks, and you can also savour our signature Singapore Sling on board.

On routes between Australia and China operated by Singapore Airlines, we generally apply the piece concept for checked baggage. For Business Class, you can usually check in two pieces of baggage, each up to 32 kg. For Economy Class, you can usually check in two pieces, each up to 23 kg. Cabin baggage allowances also vary by cabin class, with at least one standard cabin bag plus a personal item permitted. Exact allowances are shown during booking and on your e-ticket, so please refer to your ticket conditions before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Adelaide to China once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, 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.

Across routes from Adelaide to China, you can travel in Business Class or Economy Class. Both the Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A350-900 feature dedicated Business Class cabins with lie-flat or recliner-style seating and enhanced privacy, while Economy Class offers ergonomically designed seats and personal entertainment screens. Some onward sectors on the Boeing 737-8 MAX provide a more intimate cabin layout with fewer seats, while wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A350-900 offer larger cabins and additional amenities.

On flights from Adelaide to China, Economy Class seats offer a pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, giving you comfortable legroom and space to relax. In Business Class, you can enjoy a fully flat bed on long-haul wide-body aircraft and generous recline with ample legroom on other aircraft, always with direct aisle access or easy aisle reach depending on the configuration. Seat layouts and exact configurations may vary slightly between the Boeing 787-10, Airbus A350-900, and Boeing 737-8 MAX operating different sectors of your journey.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to China. 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 flights from Adelaide to China connect through Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you can join a free transit tour of Singapore, subject to timing and eligibility, or explore attractions such as gardens, indoor play areas, and themed zones within the terminals. For shorter connections, you can stay airside and enjoy quiet seating, showers, shopping, and a wide variety of dining options without leaving the transit area. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Most of China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Xiamen, follows a single time zone, China Standard Time (UTC+8) with no daylight saving. Adelaide operates on Australian Central Standard Time (UTC+9:30) and observes daylight saving, moving to UTC+10:30 typically from early October to early April. This means China is usually 1.5 hours behind Adelaide outside daylight saving, and 2.5 hours behind during Adelaide’s daylight saving period.

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