Flights from Manila (MNL) to Chennai (MAA)

In-flight Dining
On your Manila to Chennai journey via Singapore, you will be served meals tailored to the time of day and flight duration in both Business Class and Economy Class. Menus feature a variety of regional and international dishes designed to be flavourful and satisfying in the air.

Special Meals
We offer a wide selection of special meals for various dietary needs on this route. You can request these in advance through our website or your travel agent, allowing our team to prepare a suitable option for you before departure.

Book the Cook
Eligible Business Class customers on selected sectors of this route may use our Book the Cook service, allowing you to reserve a main course from an expanded menu before your flight. This ensures you enjoy a dish selected to match your preferences on board.

Beverage Service
Throughout the flight, you can enjoy a range of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board, offering a distinctive taste of Singapore during your journey.

For flights between Manila and Chennai, the weight concept applies. For checked baggage, Economy Class guests may bring 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Business Class guests may bring up to 40kg of checked baggage. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg in weight.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class guests may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class guests may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. The final baggage allowance for your journey is indicated on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Manila to Chennai once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class members must add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Manila to Singapore and Singapore to Chennai sectors, Economy Class seats offer a pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width, providing comfortable space for regional flights.

Business Class on these sectors offers a fully flat bed on the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10, and lie-flat seating on the Boeing 737-8 MAX, with every seat designed to maximise personal space and privacy.

On flights between Manila and Chennai via Singapore, you can enjoy our KrisWorld entertainment system, offering a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games. Content is available on your personal screen in both Business Class and Economy Class, allowing you to personalise your time on board.

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.

Singapore Changi Airport offers extensive facilities to make your layover enjoyable, from indoor gardens and themed zones to rest areas where you can relax between flights. If your layover is at least 5.5 to 6 hours, you may consider a transit tour into the city offered by the airport, subject to availability.

For shorter stops, you can stay airside and explore Changi Airport’s amenities, including play areas, walking trails, and a wide range of dining and shopping options. Spa services and transit hotels are also available if you prefer to rest in privacy. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport on this route, eligible Singapore Airlines customers may access the SilverKris Lounge, depending on their cabin class or frequent flyer status. Lounge access is determined by your departing flight from Manila and your KrisFlyer or Star Alliance eligibility.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport on the way to Chennai, eligible passengers may use the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), the SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status. Access is based on your onward Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore to Chennai.

Manila follows Philippine Time (UTC+8) year-round, while Chennai follows India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). Chennai is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Manila throughout the year, as neither location observes daylight saving time.

On this route, you will depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and connect via Singapore Changi Airport before arriving at Chennai International Airport (MAA). All sectors are operated by Singapore Airlines, ensuring a coordinated journey.

We recommend arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time for flights to Chennai via Singapore. This allows enough time for check-in, security, and immigration formalities, as well as a relaxed visit to the departure lounge and boarding gate.

Visa and entry requirements for India depend on your nationality, travel purpose, and length of stay. We recommend checking the latest information with the relevant embassy or official government website before travelling, and ensuring your passport has sufficient validity for your journey.

On arrival at Chennai International Airport, you will proceed through immigration, collect your checked baggage, and then clear customs. Signage is available in English, and airport staff can assist with directions. You can then choose from various ground transport options; check locally for the most suitable choice for your plans.