Flights from Manila (MNL) to Sydney (SYD)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals on both the Manila to Singapore and Singapore to Sydney sectors. Menus are designed to offer a variety of dishes, with flavours inspired by Asian and international cuisines.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to meet different dietary needs on this route. You can request these in advance through our website or your travel agent, and they will be served on both sectors of your journey.

Book the Cook
Eligible premium cabins on the Singapore to Sydney sector can take advantage of our Book the Cook service, allowing you to pre-select curated main courses before departure. This gives you additional choice and flexibility for your in-flight dining.

Beverage Service
Throughout the flight, you can enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board, alongside a carefully chosen range of other beverages.

For flights between Manila and Sydney, our weight-concept baggage policy applies. Checked baggage allowances are as follows: Economy Class customers have 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class customers have 35kg, Business Class customers have 40kg, and First Class customers have 50kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while First Class and Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your exact allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines services on this route once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. Wi-Fi 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. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Manila to Singapore sector, Economy Class seats offer a pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on both the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10 services. On the Singapore to Sydney sector operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, Economy Class offers a similar 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, Premium Economy Class provides extra space with a pitch of about 38 inches and up to 20 inches of seat width, Business Class features fully flat beds with direct aisle access, and First Class offers a fully flat bed with enhanced personal space.

On both sectors of the Manila to Sydney journey, our aircraft are equipped with personal screens offering our in-flight entertainment system. You can choose from a wide selection of films, television series, music, and games, as well as content for younger travellers, helping the total journey time feel shorter.

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.

With a layover at Singapore Changi Airport, you can make use of extensive airside facilities, including indoor gardens, rest areas, play zones for children, and a wide variety of dining and shopping. For longer layovers, you may be able to join an official transit tour to see highlights of the city, subject to timing and eligibility. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Eligible Singapore Airlines customers departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport can access the SilverKris Lounge before their flight to Singapore. Access depends on your cabin class and frequent flyer status, and it applies to your departing Singapore Airlines-operated flight.

During your layover in Singapore, eligible customers may be invited to The Private Room, the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), the SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Lounge access is always determined by your onward flight and eligibility at the time of travel.

Manila follows Philippine Time (UTC+8) year-round. Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) from roughly April to early October, making Sydney 2 hours ahead of Manila. From early October to early April, Sydney switches to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11), making it 3 hours ahead of Manila.

Your flights between Manila and Sydney via Singapore Changi Airport will usually operate from designated Singapore Airlines terminals. The exact terminal and gate information will be shown on your e-ticket and on airport screens on the day of travel, so we recommend checking closer to your departure time.

Our Manila to Sydney itineraries via Singapore are planned with a comfortable minimum connection time, allowing you to transfer between gates without leaving the transit area. We recommend following the connection time given in your booking, and if there are any schedule changes, we will assist with re-accommodation where required.

If your Manila to Sydney journey is booked on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary, your checked baggage is usually tagged through to Sydney. You will not need to collect it in Singapore. You should still verify the final tag at check-in and follow the baggage information on your boarding passes and airport screens.

You will need a valid passport and any visas or entry permissions required for Australia, based on your nationality and purpose of travel. We recommend checking the latest entry, transit, and health requirements for both Singapore and Australia before departure, and ensuring your travel documents meet the validity rules.