Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Philippines

Yes, you will be served meals on flights from Manchester to the Philippines. In all cabin classes, you can enjoy in-flight dining with a choice of main courses, including regional and international options, plus snacks on longer sectors. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit medical, vegetarian, or other non-religious dietary needs. On selected routes and cabins, our Book the Cook service lets you pre-select main courses created by our International Culinary Panel. A full beverage service is available, including juices, soft drinks, hot drinks, and a range of alcoholic beverages, along with our signature Singapore Sling on most flights.

Flights between the United Kingdom and the Philippines use the weight concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you can typically check in at least 25kg. In Premium Economy Class, the allowance is higher, and Business Class offers an even more generous checked baggage limit. All customers may bring cabin baggage, with one or two pieces depending on cabin class, subject to size and weight limits. Exact allowances for your ticket will be shown during booking and on your e-ticket.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Manchester 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 to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure to benefit. 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.

From Manchester to Manila via Singapore, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class on the long-haul and in Business Class or Economy Class on the onward sector. From Manchester to Cebu via Singapore, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class on the Manchester–Singapore sector and in Business Class or Economy Class on the Singapore–Cebu sector. Cabin configurations may vary by aircraft and route.

In Economy Class, you can expect around 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, designed for comfortable long-haul travel. In Premium Economy Class on the Airbus A350-900, seats offer about 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch width, along with enhanced recline and leg support. In Business Class on both the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 737-8 MAX, you can enjoy a fully flat bed or lie-flat style seat with direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900, and generous legroom and recline on the Boeing 737-8 MAX. Exact seat layout can differ slightly between aircraft.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to the 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 journeys from Manchester to the Philippines transit through Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you can join a free airport transit tour of the city, subject to timing and availability, or explore the airport's gardens, art installations, and rest areas. Shorter connections are easily spent airside with access to showers, nap areas, family zones, and a wide range of dining and shopping options. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

The Philippines follows a single time zone, Philippine Time (UTC+8). Manchester is typically on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) from late October to late March, making the Philippines 8 hours ahead. During British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), usually late March to late October, the Philippines is 7 hours ahead of Manchester.

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