Flights from South Africa to Manila (MNL)

Yes. On routes from South Africa, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with curated meals inspired by regional and international flavours. You can request special meals in advance to suit your dietary needs. On selected cabins and routes, Book the Cook allows you to pre-select main courses. A full beverage service, including juices, soft drinks, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling, is available.

Flights between South Africa and the Philippines typically use the weight-concept baggage allowance. For Economy Class, you can usually check in up to 25kg; for Premium Economy Class, up to 35kg; and for Business Class, up to 40kg. Cabin baggage allowances apply on top of this, varying by cabin class. Exact allowances are shown during booking and on your e-ticket.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most flights 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 ensure your membership number is added at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase Wi-Fi plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From both Cape Town and Johannesburg, flights are operated by the Airbus A350-900. On services between South Africa and Singapore, you can choose from Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. On the Singapore to Manila sector, Business Class and Economy Class are available. Cabin availability may vary by flight and date.

On these routes, Economy Class offers around a 32-inch pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class provides about a 38-inch pitch with up to a 20-inch seat width. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on all seats. Cabin configurations are similar from Cape Town and Johannesburg, as both routes use the Airbus A350-900.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from South Africa to Manila. 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 South Africa to Manila connect through Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you can join an official transit tour or explore Changi’s themed gardens, play areas, and art installations. Shorter connections are easily filled with a meal, shopping, or a quick rest in quiet zones or a transit hotel. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait – it is an integral part of your journey.

Cape Town and Johannesburg both share the same time zone, usually UTC+2 with no daylight saving time. Manila operates on Philippine Time, UTC+8, also without daylight saving. Manila is typically 6 hours ahead of both Cape Town and Johannesburg throughout the year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Manila 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 Manila, 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.