Flying from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Xiamen.
Choose from 26 weekly Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights. The 11:00 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Cebu Pacific Air operates the latest service of the day at 23:45.
Give yourself enough time to catch your XMN to MNL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Manila adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Philippines:
Cebu Pacific Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Xiamen Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for XMN to MNL flights, with 86.07% of services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
R 1,641 is currently the best price for a one-way Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,923. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from XMN to MNL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
XMN's address is 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
84.03% of flights leaving Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of XMN.
To get to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport from central Xiamen, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to XMN? If you're catching an early flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Reserve a hotel near MNL if you have a late Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International 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 reserving your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport to central Manila has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Manila based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from XMN to MNL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
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