Flights from Manila (MNL) to India

Yes, meals are served on Singapore Airlines flights from Manila to India. You can enjoy our in-flight dining with regionally inspired and international dishes, along with snacks on longer sectors. Special meals covering a range of dietary needs can be requested in advance through your booking. On eligible sectors, you may also be able to use our Book the Cook service in Business Class, selecting your main course before departure. A full beverage service, including soft drinks, juices, hot drinks, and a selection of alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer, is offered, together with our signature Singapore Sling on many flights.

For flights between the Philippines and India on Singapore Airlines, the weight concept generally applies. In Business Class, you can usually check in up to 40 kg of checked baggage; in Premium Economy Class, up to 35 kg; and in Economy Class, up to 25 or 30 kg depending on the fare type. Cabin baggage allowances apply on top of this and vary by cabin class. Please refer to your ticket and our baggage guidelines for the exact allowance for your booking.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Manila to India once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional devices can access paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the Manila–India routes, you can travel in Business Class and Economy Class on all sectors, with Premium Economy Class available on selected Airbus A350-900 services between Singapore and Bengaluru. Cabin configurations may differ slightly between aircraft types, such as the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX, but all offer a comfortable experience tailored to your chosen class.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, designed for comfort on regional and medium-haul flights. In Premium Economy Class, available on some Bengaluru services, seats offer about a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width. In Business Class, seats convert into a fully flat bed, with every seat offering direct aisle access on widebody aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10. Specific layouts can vary slightly between aircraft and routes.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to India. At Singapore Changi Airport, eligible customers may use Singapore Airlines-operated lounges or partner lounges, depending on their flight and terminal. Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to India. 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 Manila to India connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed to make transit time comfortable. For shorter layovers, you can enjoy themed gardens, art installations, rest areas, and a wide selection of dining and shopping options within the terminals. On longer connections, you might explore additional amenities such as airport lounges, spa services, or even the airport swimming pool, subject to access and opening hours. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Manila (Philippines Time, UTC+8) is typically 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). This difference applies uniformly to Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, as India does not observe daylight saving time.

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