Mumbai to Manila Flights — Guide 2026
Mumbai to Manila flight guide — 1-stop routing via SE Asia, airlines, fares and Philippines entry rules for Indians.
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Mumbai to Manila flight guide — 1-stop routing via SE Asia, airlines, fares and Philippines entry rules for Indians.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Manila flights take about ≈ 9–12h (1-stop), operated by Singapore Airlines, Cathay, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, No reliable non-stop — 1-stop via a Southeast-Asian hub. Check the visa requirement for your destination before you book. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–MNL fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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As of 2026, no airline offers a true nonstop Mumbai (BOM)–Manila (MNL) service. The most popular 1-stop options use Singapore as the hub: Singapore Airlines via SIN offers a premium option, while IndiGo's partnership and Cebu Pacific's Singapore connections provide budget-friendlier routes. Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is another frequent connecting point, with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines offering onward Manila flights. Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific fly from KL, Singapore, and Bangkok into MNL. Air India connects Mumbai to Manila via Middle Eastern or Southeast Asian hubs depending on codeshare agreements in effect. Total journey times including connection are typically 9–13 hours.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the Philippines. The Philippines Bureau of Immigration issues tourist visas valid for 30 days (extendable in-country). Applications can be made at the Philippine Consulate in Mumbai or the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi. As of 2026, the Philippines also accepts visa-on-arrival for Indian nationals at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport under certain conditions — however, policies on this have changed in the past and should be verified on the official Philippine Bureau of Immigration website before travel. See /visas for more guidance. Also check whether your connecting country (Singapore, Malaysia) requires a transit visa for Indian passport holders.
The great-circle air distance from Mumbai to Manila is approximately 4,600 km. With a well-timed 1-stop via Singapore (a hub that is roughly equidistant on the route), total journey time including a 1.5–2.5 hour layover is typically 9–11 hours. Via Kuala Lumpur, expect a similar timeframe. Budget 12–14 hours if your routing involves a longer layover or a less direct hub such as Bangkok or Hong Kong. Booking on a single PNR from Mumbai to Manila on a major carrier is advisable to ensure baggage is checked through and you are protected if the first flight is delayed.
Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (IATA: MNL) has four terminals — T1, T2, T3, and T4 — that are not connected airside. International arrivals from Indian connection points typically land at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. Philippine Airlines (PAL) uses T2; Cebu Pacific and other low-cost carriers use T3 or T4. If you have a connecting domestic flight within the Philippines immediately on arrival, confirm the terminal and allow extra time for ground transfer between terminals (usually by free shuttle or taxi). The city centre of Manila (Makati, BGC) is about 7–12 km from T3, but traffic congestion can make this a 45–90 minute journey.
Manila's high season runs November through May (the dry season), peaking around Christmas and New Year when Filipino diaspora travel — including a significant Indian-Filipino business community — drives fares up. The cheapest months to fly are typically June to September (Philippine rainy season), when typhoon risk exists but fares are substantially lower. Booking 8–12 weeks ahead for peak-season travel is advisable. For the dry season, booking 4–6 weeks out can work for mid-week departures. Total economy return fares typically range from ≈ ₹30,000 to ₹65,000 depending on routing and season.
When booking via Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines in economy, international itineraries typically include one checked bag of 25–30 kg. If connecting via IndiGo or AirAsia on a separate budget ticket, each leg has its own (and often lower) baggage allowance — typically 20 kg checked on the international leg and 15 kg on the domestic segment. Book end-to-end on a single PNR where possible. Carry-on limits vary: Singapore Airlines allows 7 kg, Philippine Airlines 7–10 kg, Cebu Pacific 7 kg.
Manila is Southeast Asia's one-of-a-kind blend of Spanish colonial history, American pop culture, and Asian vibrancy. Indian travellers visit for leisure (Intramuros, Rizal Park, Tagaytay and Taal Volcano, island hopping in nearby Palawan or Boracay), business (the Philippines is a major BPO hub with significant Indian-run back-office operations), and the large NRI community working in Metro Manila's IT-BPO and healthcare sectors. Palawan, frequently ranked among the world's top islands, is a 1-hour domestic flight from Manila. Explore more at destinations.
No, there is no nonstop Mumbai–Manila service as of 2026. The most common 1-stop routings go via Singapore (SIN) with Singapore Airlines or via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia. Total journey times including connection are typically 9–13 hours.
Yes, Indian passport holders need a visa for the Philippines. Apply at the Philippine Consulate in Mumbai or the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi. Visa-on-arrival for Indians has been permitted under specific conditions, but policies change — verify current rules at the Philippine Bureau of Immigration website before booking. See /visas for guidance.
Economy return fares for the Mumbai–Manila route typically range from ≈ ₹30,000 to ₹65,000 as of 2026, depending on routing, season, and how far ahead you book. The lowest fares appear during the Philippine rainy season (June–September) when demand is lower.
Singapore (SIN) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are typically the most time-efficient hubs for this routing, with multiple daily connections to Manila from both cities. Singapore Airlines via SIN and Malaysia Airlines via KUL are generally reliable, with a 1.5–2.5 hour layover being manageable.
Indian passport holders transiting through Singapore without leaving the airside transit area do not currently require a separate transit visa for most Singapore Airlines–operated itineraries. However, if you leave the airside area (for a hotel stop), you need a visa. Confirm current Singapore ICA rules before travel, as they can change.
Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport has four terminals (T1–T4). International flights from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur typically arrive at T1 or T3. Philippine Airlines uses T2; Cebu Pacific and budget carriers use T3/T4. The terminals are not connected airside — leave extra time if you have an onward domestic connection.
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What you pay on the Mumbai–Manila route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Mumbai to Manila live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across Singapore Airlines, Cathay, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific.
Last-minute Mumbai to Manila fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Mumbai Manila prices across Singapore Airlines, Cathay, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Mumbai and Manila — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 9–12h (1-stop). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Mumbai Manila ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Mumbai–Manila fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service Singapore Airlines ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.