Flights from Manila (MNL) to Cape Town (CPT)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals and refreshments on all sectors of your Manila to Cape Town journey. Menus are designed to suit the time of day and sector length, with a mix of regional and international flavours.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals for specific dietary needs on this route. You can request these when you book your ticket or via Manage Booking, up to the specified cut-off time before departure.

Book the Cook
Eligible premium cabins on select sectors of this route may offer our Book the Cook service, allowing you to choose from a curated menu in advance. Availability varies by cabin and departure point, and selections can be made prior to your flight.

Beverage Service
A range of hot and cold drinks is available throughout your journey, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. You can also enjoy our signature Singapore Sling on board, along with a selection of other alcoholic beverages.

For flights between Manila and Cape Town, 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. Premium Economy Class guests have a 35kg allowance, and Business Class guests have a 40kg allowance. 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. The final allowance for your trip 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 from Manila to 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. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Between Manila and Singapore, you can travel in Business Class or Economy Class. Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed on both the Airbus A350-900 and the Boeing 787-10, with every seat having direct aisle access.

From Singapore to Johannesburg, and from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you can choose Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. Economy Class seats have 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch width, while Premium Economy Class offers 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch width with enhanced comfort features. Business Class cabins provide fully flat beds with direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900.

On the Manila to Singapore sector, you can choose between Business Class and Economy Class on either the Airbus A350-900 or the Boeing 787-10. From Singapore to Johannesburg, and onwards to Cape Town, the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, giving you a choice of comfort levels for the long-haul segments.

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.

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.

When departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, eligible passengers may access the SilverKris Lounge. During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, qualifying travellers may use facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on eligibility. In Johannesburg, eligible customers may use the South African Airways The Lounge (Premium). Access is determined by your cabin class and frequent flyer status.

At Singapore Changi Airport, you can enjoy themed gardens, quiet rest areas, play zones, and a wide range of dining and shopping options between your Manila and Johannesburg flights. If you have at least about 5.5 to 6 hours, you may join an official transit tour of the city, subject to availability and timing. Shorter layovers are well spent exploring the terminals, relaxing in seating areas, or freshening up at airport facilities. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

At O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, it is generally most comfortable to remain airside between your international and domestic sectors. You can relax in a lounge if eligible, or make use of cafes, restaurants, and shops in the terminal while you wait to board your flight to Cape Town. Airport seating areas and facilities provide space to rest and refresh before the final leg of your journey. Your time at O.R. Tambo International Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Manila follows Philippine Time (UTC+8) all year round. Cape Town follows South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) and does not observe daylight saving time. This means Cape Town is 6 hours behind Manila throughout the year, regardless of the month you travel.

You will depart from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and connect through Singapore Changi Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, before arriving at Cape Town International Airport. All connections are ticketed on a single itinerary with Singapore Airlines.

We recommend arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure to Singapore, as your journey continues onwards to Cape Town. This allows enough time for check-in, security, immigration, and a relaxed walk to the gate.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. Some travellers may be able to transit Singapore and Johannesburg without a visa, while others may need separate visas. We advise checking with the relevant embassies or official government sources before you travel.

If your entire journey from Manila to Cape Town is booked on one Singapore Airlines itinerary, we will usually check your bags through to Cape Town. Your baggage tags and boarding passes will show this at check-in, and our staff in Manila will confirm the arrangements for your connection points.