Travelling from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
Manila is one hour ahead of Bangkok and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Every week, there are 14 Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, opt for the 02:25 Philippines AirAsia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:10 with Cebu Pacific Air.
Your DMK to MNL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Cebu Pacific is your ticket to exploring Manila (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the Philippines!). Check out the direct flights from Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Cebu Pacific on this route.
Cebu Pacific stands out as the most punctual carrier for DMK to MNL flights, with 80.33% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DMK and MNL include:
Guangzhou Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight is R 1,274. A round-trip ticket is currently R 2,483. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from DMK to MNL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
60% of flights that take off from Don Mueang Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Bangkok to Don Mueang Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DMK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Grab a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Manila. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
May is the busiest month for flights from Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Manila in September.
The warmest month in Manila is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Don Mueang Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DMK to MNL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Philippines
Quezon City is just one of the many places in the Philippines waiting to be explored after you've seen Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Taguig is another well-known destination in the Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No trip is complete without a visit to The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.
