Swap a grey Brussels November for 31°C, island hopping and a sea that never gets cold.
Air China flies from Brussels to Manila from €412 return, with a stop in Chengdu. Checked luggage and meals are included, and the dates fall in November and December 2026, the start of the dry season in the Philippines.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Brussels, Belgium
- To: Manila, Philippines
- Airline: Air China
- Stops: 1 stop in Chengdu
- Price: €412–€413 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
15/11/2026 - 25/11/2026
22/11/2026 - 09/12/2026
15/11/2026 - 09/12/2026
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The flight leaves Brussels at 12:25 and, after a 15h35 stop in Chengdu Tianfu, lands in Manila at 01:25 two days later. The return leaves Manila at 02:55, stops for 19 hours in Chengdu and lands in Brussels at 06:20 the next day. Long, but it leaves time to see the pandas.
💰 How far does your money go?
A Belgian beer in a Brussels café now costs about €5 and a cone of frites €4. In Manila, a plate of chicken adobo with rice costs €2.30, a San Miguel beer €1.20 and a halo-halo, the shaved ice dessert, €2.30. A jeepney ride costs about 25 cents, and a domestic flight to the islands starts at around €35.
☀️ The Weather
Late November and December are the start of the dry season in the Philippines. Expect highs of 30-31°C, nights around 24°C and much less rain than in the summer months. It is the best time to head to the islands.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in Makati for restaurants and nightlife, or by Manila Bay for sunsets.
Z Hostel · 8.2/10 · From €40/night
A social hostel in Poblacion, Makati, with one of the busiest rooftop bars in the city.
Ascott Makati · 8.8/10 · From €138/night
Serviced apartments with a kitchen, connected to the Glorietta and Greenbelt malls.
The Peninsula Manila · 9.0/10 · From €154/night
A Makati landmark since 1976, with a grand lobby, a big pool and afternoon tea.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Chengdu
Both stops in Chengdu Tianfu are long: 15h35 on the way out and 19 hours on the way back. Belgian passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you fly, and be back at the airport at least 3 hours before your next flight.
Panda layover tour from Chengdu Tianfu: A private tour from the airport to the Giant Panda Base and the old streets of Chengdu, then back for your flight.
If you'd rather rest:
Tianfu Joyhub Air Hotel · 9.4/10 · From €100/night
About 1.5 km from the terminal, for a proper night's sleep between flights.
Tianfu Joyhub Cheer Hotel · 9.0/10 · From €75/night
A cheaper option next door, about 1.6 km from the airport.
🎯 What to Do
Manila is history, street food and volcanoes within reach.
Intramuros and Chinatown: The old walled city and the world's oldest Chinatown, with a guide.
Taal Volcano and Tagaytay: A volcano inside a lake inside a volcano, with views from the Tagaytay ridge.
Street food tour: Balut, isaw and lumpia with a local guide who knows the best stalls.
Banaue and Batad rice terraces: Two days in the mountains of the north, trekking among 2,000-year-old rice terraces.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Manila is the main hub for the Philippine islands.
El Nido, Palawan: Limestone cliffs, lagoons and island hopping, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
Cebu: Whale sharks in Oslob and the canyons of Kawasan Falls, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
Boracay: White Beach and its sunsets, about 1 hour by air to Caticlan. Search flights
Siargao: The surf capital of the Philippines, about 1h45 by air. Search flights
From €412 return, Brussels to Manila with bags and meals included. Book before the dry season fills up.
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