Travelling from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Washington DC. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Washington DC to MNL. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it simple to book a flight from Washington DC to MNL with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DCA and MNL include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
DCA is approximately 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Washington Dulles International Airport and MNL:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 51 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Washington DC to MNL, unwind in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
About Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 34 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is R 8,633. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,391. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to get cheap tickets from Washington DC to MNL. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can easily choose a flight within your budget.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when the fares drop. Timing matters when searching for cheap tickets from Washington DC to MNL.
Personalise your trip using filters. Adjust the number of stops, duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Manila in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington DC to MNL in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Manila
After locking in your flight from Washington DC to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Manila:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Rizal Park, National Museum of Fine Arts and Fort Santiago are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Manila itinerary.
Complete your Manila trip with a car rental
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