Flights from London (LON) to Australia

Yes, meals are served on flights from London to Australia. On these long-haul services, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with curated menus featuring regional and international dishes, along with snacks on longer sectors. Special meals are available when requested in advance to suit many dietary needs. On selected routes and in eligible premium cabins, you can pre-select your main course with our Book the Cook service from a wider menu. A full beverage service is offered, including soft drinks, juices, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling on many services.

Flights between the United Kingdom and Australia usually follow the piece concept for checked baggage. Across routes from London to Australia, baggage allowances are based on your cabin class and fare type in Suites, First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. Checked baggage allowances are more generous in premium cabins, while all customers may bring cabin baggage within size and piece limits. You can view the exact allowance for your booking during the booking process or in your booking confirmation.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from London to Australia once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, including those travelling in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, as long as your membership number is added to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and those without a registered number can purchase paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the London to Australia network, you can find Suites, First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. Suites are available on Airbus A380-800 services on the London–Singapore sector. First Class is available on Boeing 777-300ER services between London and Singapore, and on onward Boeing 777-300ER flights to Sydney. Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class are offered on the long-haul London–Singapore sector and on many onward flights within Australia, though some regional services offer Business Class and Economy Class only.

On flights from London to Australia, Economy Class seats typically offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class seats offer a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on widebody aircraft. First Class offers a fully flat bed on Boeing 777-300ER services, while Suites on the Airbus A380-800 provide a fully flat bed in a private space. Some shorter regional sectors within Australia use aircraft configured with only Business Class and Economy Class, but overall legroom standards remain consistent across the network.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Australia. 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 London to Australia connect at Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive facilities for transit passengers. For longer layovers, you can join a free guided city transit tour, or simply relax in the airport’s gardens, rest areas, and swimming pool. For shorter connections, stay airside to enjoy quiet zones, duty-free shopping, showers, and a wide choice of dining. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Australia spans multiple time zones, and clocks also change with daylight saving in parts of the country. Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are usually 9 or 10 hours ahead of London, moving to 10–11 hours ahead when daylight saving applies in Australia and not in the United Kingdom. Adelaide is typically 8.5 or 9.5 hours ahead, while Perth is usually 7 or 8 hours ahead. Cairns and Darwin broadly follow the same offset as Brisbane and Adelaide respectively, with Darwin generally 8.5 or 9.5 hours ahead. Exact differences vary by month, so it is best to check close to your travel date.

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