Flying from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Gimhae International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Busan.
Choose from seven weekly Gimhae International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. The 20:45 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest you can take. Philippine Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
Your PUS to MNL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Philippine Airlines is your gateway to exploring Manila (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the Philippines!). Check out the direct flights from Gimhae International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport offered by this popular airline.
Philippine Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PUS to MNL flights. An exceptional 91.89% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gimhae International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PUS and MNL:
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
79% of flights that take off from Gimhae International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Gimhae International Airport from central Busan, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to PUS:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Consider booking a hotel close to MNL if you're on a late Gimhae International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manila and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Manila. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the most popular month to visit Manila. If you want a quieter vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Manila is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Gimhae International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from PUS to MNL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've visited Manila, now it's time to discover more of the Philippines. Journey around 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to check off its popular sights. From Botanical Garden & Arboretum to Christ the King and Art in Island, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another essential stop in the Philippines. Start your sightseeing at The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.