Flights from South Africa to Chongqing (CKG)

Yes. On flights from South Africa to Chongqing, you enjoy our in-flight dining with regionally inspired and international dishes, including full meals designed for long-haul comfort. You can request special meals in advance to suit many dietary needs. On eligible sectors and cabin classes, Book the Cook lets you pre-select main courses crafted by our chefs. A curated beverage service, including wines, spirits, soft drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling in selected cabins, is available throughout your journey.

Flights between South Africa and China use our weight-concept checked baggage allowances. In Economy Class, you typically have at least 25kg of checked baggage; in Premium Economy Class, a higher allowance, often from 35kg; and in Business Class, an even more generous allowance, often from 40kg or more. In addition, you may bring cabin baggage on board, with one piece in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, and two pieces in Business Class, each within our standard size and weight limits. Exact allowances are shown on your ticket and in your booking confirmation.

Wi-Fi is available on most flights once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited access, and Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure to benefit. Non-members can purchase paid plans. The service supports messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From South Africa to Chongqing, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class on the long-haul Airbus A350-900 sectors. On the Boeing 737-8 MAX sectors between Singapore and Chongqing, Business Class and Economy Class are available. This means cabin configurations differ slightly between long-haul and regional flights on your journey.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width for comfortable long-haul travel. Premium Economy Class offers about a 38-inch seat pitch with up to a 20-inch seat width, plus extra recline and leg support on long-haul sectors. In Business Class on both long-haul and regional flights, you have a fully flat bed with direct aisle access or spacious recline depending on aircraft configuration, providing generous space to stretch out. Cabin layouts and exact seat designs vary slightly between the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 737-8 MAX.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from South Africa to Chongqing. 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 South Africa to Chongqing connect via Singapore Changi Airport, where you can enjoy indoor gardens, art installations, rest areas, showers, and a wide choice of dining and shopping. For longer layovers, you may join an official transit tour of the city, subject to timing and eligibility, or relax in a lounge if you have access. For shorter connections, staying airside keeps the process simple and efficient. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Cape Town and Johannesburg share the same time zone, South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) with no daylight saving. Chongqing follows China Standard Time (UTC+8), also without daylight saving. Chongqing is therefore 6 hours ahead of both Cape Town and Johannesburg throughout the year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Chongqing 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 Chongqing, 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.