Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Manila seven hours ahead of Rome.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your FCO to MNL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FCO and MNL:
King Khaled International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
At the moment, R 5,586 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,640. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from FCO to MNL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FCO to MNL.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near FCO:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Pick up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport to central Manila has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Manila in February.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for April if you want to visit Manila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to MNL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
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