Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 30 minutes.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney three hours ahead of Manila.
Flights from MNL to SYD start at 19:20 — the earliest with Qantas. The last service of the day is at 23:25 with Cebu Pacific Air. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MNL to SYD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Sydney, Australia. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Cebu Pacific.
With an impressive 94.55% of services arriving on schedule, Philippine Airlines has the best on-time performance for MNL to SYD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MNL and SYD:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
At the moment, R 2,267 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,649. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MNL to SYD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MNL to SYD is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights taking off from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport from central Manila, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MNL:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
Reserve a hotel close to SYD if you have a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Sydney Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Sydney Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sydney in March.
Lock in your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Sydney Airport for January if you want to visit Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MNL to SYD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.