Flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Dubai (DXB)

In-flight Dining
You will be served full meal services on both the Christchurch-Singapore and Singapore-Dubai sectors, with menus designed to reflect regional flavours and offer a choice of main courses in all cabins.

Special Meals
We offer a wide selection of special meals for specific dietary needs or preferences. These must be requested in advance through our website, our app, or your travel agent so we can confirm availability on your flights.

Book the Cook
On applicable premium cabins, you can use our Book the Cook service on eligible sectors of this journey to choose from an expanded menu of main courses, prepared specially for you. Make your selection before departure to enjoy it on board.

Beverage Service
Throughout the flight, you can enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board, so you can toast your journey at cruising altitude.

For flights between Christchurch and Dubai, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (Lite and Value fares: 25kg; Standard and Flexi: 30kg), Premium Economy Class (35kg), Business Class (40kg), and First Class (50kg on the Singapore-Dubai sector). Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage allowances are: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class (1 piece up to 7kg), and Business Class and First Class (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 from Christchurch to Dubai 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. Paid plans are available for non-members. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Christchurch-Singapore Airbus A350-900 sector, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of around 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class provides a pitch of about 38 inches with up to 20 inches of width, and Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access.

On the Singapore-Dubai Boeing 777-300ER sector, Economy Class also offers about 32 inches of pitch with up to 19 inches of width, and Premium Economy Class around 38 inches of pitch with up to 20 inches of width. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access, and First Class provides a spacious fully flat bed for added privacy and comfort.

From Christchurch to Singapore on the Airbus A350-900, you can choose between Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. From Singapore to Dubai on the Boeing 777-300ER, First Class is also available, alongside Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, giving you a wide range of comfort levels for the full journey.

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.

When departing from Christchurch, eligible customers may be invited to use the Air New Zealand International Lounge at Christchurch Airport. During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers can access facilities such as The Private Room, the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), the SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin and frequent flyer status.

At Singapore Changi Airport, you can enjoy gardens, quiet zones, snooze areas, and a wide choice of dining and shopping, making shorter layovers comfortable without leaving the terminal. For longer transits, you may join an official city tour if your schedule meets the minimum layover time required.

Families can make use of play areas and entertainment zones, while business travellers can find workspaces and transit hotels for rest. Spa services and shower facilities are also available in selected areas. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

If your Christchurch to Dubai journey is booked on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary, we will usually check your checked baggage through to Dubai, so you do not need to collect it in Singapore. You should still confirm the final tagged destination on your bag at check-in in Christchurch.

Christchurch follows New Zealand Time, which is UTC+12, and New Zealand Daylight Time, which is UTC+13 from late September to early April. Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year. This means Dubai is 8 hours behind Christchurch in winter, and 9 hours behind during New Zealands daylight saving period.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, purpose of visit, and length of stay in Dubai. We recommend checking with the relevant embassy or official government website before you travel, and ensuring your passport has sufficient validity for entry to the United Arab Emirates.

For international flights from Christchurch to Dubai via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Christchurch Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security screening, and immigration formalities, especially during busy travel periods.

When you land in Dubai after transiting Singapore, you will proceed through immigration, collect your checked baggage, and pass customs before exiting into the arrivals area. Public transport, hotel shuttles, and car services are well signposted; for the latest options, check airport guidance on arrival.

Many travellers choose to enjoy a stop in Singapore on this route. If you would like to break your journey, you can plan a stopover when booking, subject to fare conditions and any entry requirements for Singapore. Our schedule makes it easy to continue on to Dubai after your stay.