Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, making Manila 14 hours ahead of Des Moines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your DSM to MNL flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Many travellers pass through Los Angeles International Airport on this route.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to Des Moines Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Des Moines Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you have an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
If you're landing on a late Des Moines Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near MNL:
Grab a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, Manila is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is September, while May is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Manila based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Des Moines Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport for May if you'd like to go to Manila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DSM to MNL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
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.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the Philippines, consider Taguig, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park are key reasons to visit.
