Flying from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Around 13 hours 19 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Manila is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Philippine Airlines at 23:45. Opt for the first YVR to MNL departure with Philippine Airlines at 01:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to MNL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport with Philippine Airlines.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) operates direct flights from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
From CXH, direct flights from Vancouver to MNL can be booked with Philippine Airlines.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to MNL:
About Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MNL if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, R 6,890 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from R 12,763. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
We recommend booking 10 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Vancouver to MNL within that timeframe.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Manila. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver to MNL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Manila
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Manila right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Ninoy Aquino International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Rizal Park, National Museum of Fine Arts and Fort Santiago are top sights which should feature on every Manila itinerary.
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