Flights from China to Europe

Yes, meals are included on Singapore Airlines flights from China to Europe. You can enjoy regionally inspired and international dishes, served at set times with additional light bites on longer sectors. A range of special meals is available for various dietary needs when requested in advance. On selected routes and in premium cabins, our Book the Cook service lets you pre-select main courses prepared to your choice. Throughout the journey, you can enjoy hot and cold beverages, including our signature Singapore Sling on eligible flights.

For journeys from China to Europe, Singapore Airlines generally applies the weight-concept baggage allowance. The exact checked baggage allowance depends on your cabin class and KrisFlyer membership tier. In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you are allowed a generous checked baggage weight limit, while Business Class and First Class offer higher allowances. All customers may also bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits, which differ by cabin class. You will see the specific allowances for your ticket during booking and on your e-ticket receipt.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines aircraft once the flight is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your KrisFlyer number is added to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional devices can use paid Wi-Fi plans. The service is ideal for messaging apps, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On routes from China to Europe, available cabin classes include Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class. Not every flight offers all four cabins; for example, some services operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX or certain Airbus A350-900 configurations may not feature First Class, while long-haul Boeing 777-300ER and selected Airbus A350-900 flights generally offer a wider choice. During booking, you can see which cabin classes are available for each specific flight and route.

Legroom and seat space vary slightly by aircraft, but all cabins are designed for comfort on long journeys. In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class offers about a 38-inch seat pitch with up to a 20-inch seat width, plus a wider recline. In Business Class, seats convert into fully flat beds, and every seat has direct aisle access on our long-haul wide-body aircraft. First Class features spacious seats that transform into fully flat beds with added privacy. Some city pairs may use different aircraft and cabin layouts, so exact details can vary by flight.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from China to Europe. 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 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 China to Europe with Singapore Airlines include a layover at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). For longer connections, you can join a free airport city-sights tour when available, or explore the airport’s attractions such as themed gardens, art installations, and relaxation zones. For shorter layovers, you may prefer to stay airside, enjoy a meal, freshen up with shower facilities, or rest in quiet areas or transit hotels. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Most of China operates on a single time zone, China Standard Time (UTC+8). Many Western and Central European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Denmark, use Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) from roughly late March to late October, so they are usually 7 hours behind China in winter and 6 hours behind in summer. The United Kingdom uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (UTC+1) from late March to late October, so it is typically 8 hours behind China in winter and 7 hours behind in summer. Turkey usually observes Turkey Time (UTC+3) year-round with no daylight saving adjustment, making it 5 hours behind China for most of the year.

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