Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Krabi Airport (KBV): what you need to know
Krabi's timezone is UTC+7, making Krabi one hour behind Manila.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MNL to KBV flight.
During popular months such as May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Krabi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MNL and KBV:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights that depart Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport from central Manila, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MNL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Krabi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Krabi Airport (KBV)
Reserve a hotel close to KBV if you're catching a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Krabi Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Krabi Airport rental car and explore Krabi and beyond with your own wheels. Drive Car Rental, Hertz and Thai Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Krabi Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Krabi Airport (KBV) to central Krabi
From Krabi Airport, Krabi is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Krabi Airport (KBV)
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Krabi Airport. Krabi in high season buzzes, but hotel prices are generally higher and attractions can be crowded. Go in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Krabi is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Krabi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MNL to KBV in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Extend your Thailand adventure with a trip to Surat Thani, located around 129 kilometres north of Krabi. From Ang Thong National Marine Park to other top attractions, you'll have plenty of things to put on your must-do list.
Want ideas for other well-known places to go in Thailand? Set out 121 kilometres east of Krabi to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is a highlight in this area.