Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Philippines

Yes, you will be served meals on flights from Melbourne to the Philippines. On these medium- to long-haul routes, our in-flight dining includes complete meals with regional and international options, along with light bites, depending on the time of day. You can request special meals in advance to suit various dietary needs, which we will serve alongside the regular menu. On selected cabins and sectors, you may also be able to use our Book the Cook service to choose your main course before departure. A full beverage service is available, including a selection of hot and cold drinks, wines, and our signature Singapore Sling on most flights.

Flights between Australia and the Philippines generally follow the piece concept for checked baggage. On routes from Melbourne to the Philippines, your allowance depends on your cabin class and KrisFlyer membership tier. Customers travelling in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, First Class, or Suites receive differing checked baggage limits, with higher allowances in the premium cabins and for selected frequent flyer tiers. All customers may also bring cabin baggage within specified size and weight limits. You can view your exact allowance during booking or on your e-ticket.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to the Philippines once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please add your membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure to enjoy this. Non-members and additional users can purchase Wi-Fi 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.

Across flights from Melbourne to the Philippines, you can travel in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, First Class, or Suites, depending on the aircraft and sector. The Melbourne–Singapore sectors on the Airbus A350-900 offer Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class, while Boeing 777-300ER services add First Class. Selected Airbus A380-800 flights between Melbourne and Singapore feature Suites, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. Onward flights from Singapore to Manila use Airbus A350-900 aircraft with Economy Class and Business Class, while Singapore to Cebu flights on the Boeing 737-8 MAX offer Economy Class and Business Class.

On routes from Melbourne to the Philippines, Economy Class seats offer a 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 seat width, giving you more personal space and recline. In Business Class on widebody aircraft, you can enjoy a fully flat bed with direct aisle access at every seat, while on narrowbody sectors you will have a spacious recliner or lie-flat seat depending on configuration. First Class and Suites on selected Melbourne–Singapore flights offer fully flat beds and extra privacy, with Suites featuring a private enclosed space. Exact layouts can vary slightly between aircraft and routes to Manila and Cebu.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Philippines. 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 Melbourne to the Philippines connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for comfortable, easy transfers. If you have a shorter layover, you can relax in the transit areas with gardens, rest zones, dining, and shopping close to your gate. With a longer connection, you may be able to join a free transit tour of Singapore, or take more time to enjoy airport attractions such as themed gardens, family play areas, and quiet lounges. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Manila and Cebu share the same time zone, Philippine Time (UTC+8). Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11) from early October to early April. This means the Philippines is usually 2 hours behind Melbourne in winter and 3 hours behind in summer, depending on the date of travel.

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