Travelling from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok.
Each week, there are 49 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, pick the 03:25 Cebu Pacific Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:20 with Philippine Airlines.
Your BKK to MNL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, so jetting to Manila (and then exploring more of the Philippines!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Philippine Airlines on this route.
With 71.93% of services landing as planned, Cebu Pacific is the most punctual carrier operating BKK to MNL flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BKK and MNL:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Mactan-Cebu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Currently, R 1,314 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,614. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from BKK to MNL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
74% of flights taking off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BKK:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Reserve a hotel close to MNL if you're taking a late Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and venture far and wide through Manila and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Manila. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
May is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Manila in September.
When booking your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Manila, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BKK to MNL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've done Manila, now it's time to explore other corners of the Philippines. Travel about 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to check off its top attractions. From Botanical Garden & Arboretum to Christ the King and Art in Island, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.







