Travelling from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Kuching and Manila are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Leave enough time to make your KCH to MNL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuching International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a sought-after stop between KCH and MNL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Currently, R 1,426 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuching International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,834. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from KCH to MNL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Kuching International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KCH to MNL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuching International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Handy information about Kuching International Airport (KCH)
75.33% of flights leaving from Kuching International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Kuching International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Kuching. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to KCH:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
If you're coming in on a late Kuching International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MNL:
Grab 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 you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Manila. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuching International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Manila based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuching International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KCH to MNL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
Quezon City is just one of the many places in Philippines waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another favourite stop in Philippines. Experience major highlights starting with Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.