Flights from Philippines to Male (MLE)

Yes, you will enjoy our inflight dining on flights from the Philippines to Male, starting with the Manila to Singapore sector. Depending on your cabin class and flight time, you can expect thoughtfully prepared meals with regional flavours, along with a selection of bread, desserts, and snacks. We offer a range of special meals that can be requested in advance to suit different dietary needs. On eligible sectors and cabins, you may be able to use our Book the Cook service to pre-select your main course. A curated drinks list, including juices, soft drinks, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling cocktail, is available on board.

Flights between the Philippines and Male use the weight-concept baggage allowance. In Economy Class, you can usually check in up to 25 kg of baggage. In Premium Economy Class, the allowance is typically up to 35 kg. In Business Class, you can usually check in up to 40 kg. In addition, you may bring cabin baggage on board, with allowances varying by cabin class. Exact entitlements are shown on your ticket and in your booking confirmation.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from the Philippines to Male once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across routes from the Philippines to Male, you can choose from Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. All flights between the Philippines and Singapore offer Business Class and Economy Class, while the Singapore to Male sector on the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. Cabin configurations may differ slightly by aircraft type.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class, available on the Singapore to Male sector, offers around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width. In Business Class across these routes, your seat converts into a fully flat bed, with every seat providing direct aisle access on widebody aircraft where available.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Philippines to Male. 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 the Philippines to Male connect via Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you can consider joining an official transit tour into the city, subject to timing and eligibility, or explore Changi's indoor gardens, walking trails, and rest areas. Shorter connections are well spent enjoying the airport's shopping, dining, and quiet lounges, with clear signage to guide you between terminals. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Manila and Cebu both operate on Philippine Time (UTC+8). Male follows Maldives Time (UTC+5). This means Male is 3 hours behind Manila and Cebu throughout the year, as neither location observes daylight saving time.

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