Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Manila is one hour behind Fukuoka and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 14 weekly Fukuoka Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. The 15:30 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest flight available. Cebu Pacific Air operates the last service of the day at 20:00.
Your FUK 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.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Cebu Pacific offers direct flights from Fukuoka Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Manila — and maybe even more of the Philippines if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Cebu Pacific.
With a reliable 93.44% of services landing on schedule, Cebu Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering FUK to MNL flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. These are the top stopovers between FUK and MNL:
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Gimhae International Airport
Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
FUK is located at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
Fukuoka Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from FUK arrive at their destination on time.
Central Fukuoka to Fukuoka Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FUK? If you're catching an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Fukuoka Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and explore beyond Manila's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
May is the most popular month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Manila in September.
Book your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport for May if you'd like to explore 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 FUK to MNL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Philippines
Quezon City is just one of the many cities in the Philippines waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Taguig is another sought-after destination in the Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No journey is complete without visiting The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.