Flights from Hangzhou (HGH) to Cape Town (CPT)

In-flight Dining
On this long journey, you will be served complimentary meals and refreshments in all cabins, with menus designed for each sector between Hangzhou, Singapore, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.

Special Meals
We offer a selection of special meals to meet different dietary needs on request. These should be pre-ordered through your booking before departure so we can confirm availability on each flight sector.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in selected premium cabins on this route can pre-order from our Book the Cook service from a curated menu, subject to departure airport and sector. This allows you to choose your main course in advance for greater flexibility.

Beverage Service
A variety of hot and cold drinks is available throughout the flight, including juices, soft drinks, teas, and coffees. Our signature Singapore Sling is served on board, alongside a selection of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

For flights between Hangzhou and Cape Town, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (25kg for Lite and Value fares; 30kg for Standard and Flexi fares), Premium Economy Class (35kg), and Business Class (40kg). Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class guests may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class guests may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your exact 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 between Hangzhou and Cape Town 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.

Non-members can purchase paid plans on board. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On this route, all sectors are operated by the Airbus A350-900. In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class, available between Singapore, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, offers a 38-inch pitch with up to 20 inches of width.

Business Class on all sectors features a fully flat bed with every seat providing direct aisle access, giving you more space to rest and work throughout the 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.

Eligible customers departing Singapore Changi Airport may be able to access facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status.

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. For example, if you fly Economy from Hangzhou but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Johannesburg. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Johannesburg. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

At Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport, eligible passengers may use the South African Airways The Lounge (Premium) before their connecting flight to Cape Town, subject to operating hours and space.

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. For example, if you fly Economy from Singapore but have a Business Class onward flight from Johannesburg, you get lounge access in Johannesburg only.

Singapore Changi Airport is well suited for spending your layover comfortably, with themed gardens, rest areas, play zones, and a wide variety of dining options across the terminals. For shorter layovers, you can stay airside, enjoy a meal, visit a garden, or relax in a quiet zone between flights.

For longer layovers of several hours, you may explore additional facilities such as cinematic experiences, indoor attractions, or airport hotels and rest facilities within the terminal complex. Always allow enough time to return to your departure gate and clear any necessary security checks.

Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it s an integral part of your journey.

For your layover at Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport, it is usually most comfortable to remain airside, where you will find cafés, sit-down restaurants, and retail outlets. You can use this time to stretch your legs, enjoy a meal, or browse the shops between flights.

If you have access, airport lounges offer quieter spaces to work or rest with refreshments and shower facilities, subject to availability. For very long layovers, you may consider an airport hotel, but always factor in the time needed for security and immigration formalities if you leave the transit area.

Your time at Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport is more than just a wait — it s an integral part of your journey.

Hangzhou operates on China Standard Time, which is UTC+8 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Cape Town follows South Africa Standard Time, which is UTC+2 and also does not change seasonally. Cape Town is therefore 6 hours behind Hangzhou throughout the year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Cape Town International Airport when flying from Hangzhou via Singapore and Johannesburg on a single booking with Singapore Airlines.

Through-Check Conditions
For your bags to be sent directly to your final destination, the following general conditions must be met:

Single Itinerary: Both flight segments (Hangzhou–Singapore and Singapore–Johannesburg–Cape Town) must be under the same booking reference or PNR.

Layover Duration: Your connections in Singapore and Johannesburg must each be less than 24 hours. If any layover exceeds 24 hours, it is considered a stopover, and you will typically be required to collect your luggage and re-check it for your onward flight.

Partner Airlines: If your onward flight from Singapore or Johannesburg to Cape Town is operated by a partner airline, Singapore Airlines has through-check agreements that usually allow your bags to be tagged to your final destination.

You may be able to plan a stopover in Singapore on your Hangzhou–Cape Town trip, 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.

You may be able to plan a stopover in Johannesburg on your Hangzhou–Cape Town trip, 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.