Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is 8 hours 30 minutes.
Manila is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Every week, there are ten Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 00:25 Cebu Pacific Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 10:20 with Philippine Airlines.
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 MEL to MNL flight.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Philippine Airlines is your ticket to exploring Manila (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the Philippines!). Check out the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Philippine Airlines.
Among carriers operating MEL to MNL flights, Philippine Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MEL and MNL include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Currently, R 3,211 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,792. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MEL to MNL by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MEL to MNL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manila and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Manila. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Manila. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine 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 has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to MNL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've seen Manila, now it's time to explore other corners of the Philippines. Journey about 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to check off its top attractions. From Botanical Garden & Arboretum to Christ the King and Art in Island, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the Philippines, head for Taguig, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park are key highlights.

