Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) heading out from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
4 hours is the average duration of a direct Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila. The city's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the most popular route. There are 52 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with AirAsia at 9:15pm. Opt for the first KUL to MNL departure operated by Philippine Airlines at 12:45am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to MNL.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Fly without interruptions from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) are available from here.
Choose from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport leaving from KUL. Book your journey with one of these:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between KUL and MNL is Malaysia Airlines.
Among carriers operating on this route, Philippine Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to MNL that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between KUL and MNL include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
58.65% of flights that take off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Kuala Lumpur to MNL flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.97%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MNL and get cosy, quick:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manila and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport to central Manila is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is R 1,067. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,053. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to MNL.
October is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to MNL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
July is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Visit Manila in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Kuala Lumpur to MNL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Manila, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Manila
Start your Manila trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Manila Cathedral are top attractions which should feature on every Manila itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres north of Manila, a visit to Baguio will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Baguio City, Botanical Garden and Camp John Hay.
Naga is another sought-after destination in the Philippines and is around 257 kilometres east of Manila. No trip is complete without a visit to Haciendas De Naga, Infinite Flora and Asog Vineyard and Resort.