Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Manila (MNL)

In-flight Dining
On Johannesburg–Manila journeys via Singapore, you will be served complimentary meals and refreshments tailored to the time of day, with menus designed to offer a choice of main courses and satisfying options throughout the long-haul and regional sectors.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals on request to meet different dietary needs and preferences. To ensure availability, please place your special meal request through your booking at least 24 hours before departure from Johannesburg.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in premium cabins on selected sectors can pre-order from an expanded menu before departure with our Book the Cook service. This allows you to choose from a wider selection of main courses, which will be served on board on the applicable leg of your journey.

Beverage Service
Throughout the flight, you can enjoy a range of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. A selection of alcoholic drinks is also available, and our signature Singapore Sling is served on board as a distinctive highlight of your journey.

For flights between Johannesburg and Manila, our baggage policy follows the weight concept. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (25kg on Lite and Value fares, 30kg on 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 passengers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class passengers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your exact allowance is printed on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines services between Johannesburg and Manila 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 access 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 the Johannesburg to Singapore sector, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, Premium Economy Class offers a 38-inch pitch with up to 20 inches of seat width, and Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat.

On the Singapore to Manila sector, Economy Class provides a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class offers a fully flat bed and direct aisle access, allowing you to arrive in Manila feeling more rested.

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 may relax in facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport.

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 Johannesburg but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

Singapore Changi Airport offers many ways to relax during your layover, from themed gardens and art installations to quiet rest areas and spa facilities. For shorter connections, you can stay airside, enjoy the terminal amenities, and refresh with a shower or a meal between flights.

For longer layovers, you may consider joining one of the official transit programmes that allow you to see highlights of the city, provided your connection time meets their minimum requirements. Alternatively, transit hotels and snooze areas inside the terminal give you the chance to rest in comfort.

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

Johannesburg follows South Africa Standard Time, which is UTC+2 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time. Manila follows Philippine Time, which is UTC+8 and also does not change during the year. Manila is therefore 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg at all times.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila when flying from Johannesburg via Singapore 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 (Johannesburg–Singapore and Singapore–Manila) must be under the same booking reference or PNR.

Layover Duration: Your connection in Singapore must be less than 24 hours. If your 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 to Manila 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 Johannesburg–Manila 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.