More Information about Manila

Destination Overview

With something to offer everyone, Manila in the Philippines is known as the jewel of the Orient. For an in-depth look at Manila, there are a variety of walking tours – but if this doesn’t capture your fancy, then why not try a bamboo bike tour to cover more distance? The city comes alive at night with live music, great clubbing, rooftop cocktail bars, and speakeasies. There’s also plenty for those who are interested in history as, despite the extensive damage done to the city during the Second World War, there are still a few buildings of architectural note that stand today, many of which are located on Escolta Street.

Flying to Manila

1. Which airports serve Singapore to Manila?

Located in the eastern end of Singapore, the Changi International Airport is one of the most popular airports serving flights from Singapore to Manila. It is the major civilian airport in Singapore and is one of the busiest airports for international passengers and cargo transport.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Singapore to Manila?

The main airline to look out for when booking tickets are Singapore Airlines, which offers direct flights every day. Cebu Pacific, Jetstar Asia, Scoot and Philippine can also provide a similar service. Other airlines, including Air Asia, Air China, All Nippon, Asiana, Cathay, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, EVA Air, Etihad, JAL, Korean, KLM, Malaysia, Royal Brunei, Qatar, Thai, Turkish, Vietnam and Xiamen, also fly to the Philippine capital every day but require a connection. AirAsia Zest, Niugini, Qantas, Garuda, Saudi Arabian, and Ethiopian also offer some departures throughout the week.

3. How long is the flight?

When flying from Singapore to Manila, you can expect to spend around 3 hours and 45 minutes on the plane. With layovers, the total traveling time can take more than 6 hours. The two cities share the same time zone.

4. Climate changes between Singapore to Manila

Both Manila and Singapore have fairly consistent warm temperatures throughout the year with periods of heavy rainfall. Singapore tends to experience its biggest downpours between November and January whereas Manila sees more rain between June and September.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

You can use credit cards such as Visa, American Express and Mastercard to acquire Philippine Pesos, the country’s currency, from ATMs. Alternatively, you can use most of the capital’s Foreign Exchange Bureaus, banks, and international airports.

If you are a tourist who is visiting for 30 days or less, you won’t need a Visa to enter the country. However, one will be required if you are staying for longer or are traveling for business purposes.

City Information

Manila welcomes over a million tourists every year and is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The Filipino capital is known for its wide range of architecture as well as being one of the best places to go shopping in Asia. Among Manila’s most popular attractions include Mt Pinatubo, the National Museum of the Filipino People, Chinatown, the National Gallery of Art and the buildings along Escolta Street.
The city is also a very attractive destination for those interested in nightlife due to its thriving bar scene which combines fancy rooftop cocktail venues with live music and great clubbing. The Island is particularly popular with its cabanas, pools, daybeds and talented DJs to keep everyone dancing until the sun comes up.

Motorized tricycles and horse-drawn carriages called Kalesa can be hired to help you get around and take in everything this city has to offer.