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How much do flights to Manila cost?

Most popular airline

Thai AirAsia

Getting from Manila airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: bus and jeepney.

Manila is served by Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), located approximately 7 km south of the city center. The airport handles all major domestic and international flights to the Philippine capital. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses, jeepneys, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy throughout the day in Metro Manila.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-90 min

₱350-₱600 (fixed rate by zone; pay at airport counter)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fixed fare, no haggling

20-90 min

₱150-₱400 (metered; flag down rate PHP 40)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget taxi option

20-90 min

₱200-₱500 (surge pricing during peak hours)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based, cashless payment

45-120 min

₱150-₱400 (varies by route and destination)

every 20-30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers, multiple stops

40-120 min

₱13-₱30 (minimum fare; requires walk to main road)

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

cheapest local experience

20-90 min

₱1,500-₱3,000 (pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort, meet and greet

20-90 min

₱1,500-₱4,000 (per day; excludes fuel and tolls)

on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)

flexibility, onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in PHP (approximately USD 1 = PHP 56); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Manila traffic is notoriously heavy; journey times can double or triple during rush hours (7-9 AM and 5-8 PM).
  • Coupon taxis offer fixed rates and are recommended for first-time visitors to avoid fare disputes.
  • Jeepneys do not enter the airport; passengers must walk to the main road outside the terminal area.
  • NAIA has four terminals; ensure you know which terminal your flight uses as inter-terminal transfers can take 20-30 minutes.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Manila

Depart from
Chiang Mai International
Arrive to
Ninoy Aquino International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Luzon

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chiang Mai to Manila in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
Cebu Pacific
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
Cebu Pacific
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 16.03Tue 17.03Wed 18.03Thu 19.03Fri 20.03Sat 21.03Sun 22.03
Cebu Pacific
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 23.03Tue 24.03Wed 25.03Thu 26.03Fri 27.03Sat 28.03Sun 29.03
Cebu Pacific
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chiang Mai to Manila

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Manila

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C23°C
February29°C23°C
March31°C24°C
April33°C25°C
May33°C26°C
June31°C26°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C25°C
September30°C25°C
October30°C25°C
November30°C25°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
33°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
210
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Mar
88%
32°C24°C
14 Mar
28°C20°C
Sunday
8 Mar
89%
31°C25°C
15 Mar
28°C22°C
Monday
9 Mar
89%
29°C25°C
16 Mar
28°C23°C
Tuesday
10 Mar
30°C24°C
17 Mar
29°C23°C
Wednesday
11 Mar
30°C23°C
18 Mar
29°C23°C
Thursday
12 Mar
29°C23°C
19 Mar
29°C22°C
Friday
13 Mar
29°C23°C
20 Mar
88%
28°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Thai AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, VietJet Air, and Thai Airways. Chiang Mai and Manila have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Krabi, Hanoi, Surat Thani Province, Ko Samui, Bali, Manchester, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Siem Reap, Da Nang, Belfast, Pattaya, Osaka.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Dubai, London, Cebu, Davao, El Nido, Palawan, Bangkok, Busuanga, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Del Carmen, Denpasar, Caticlan, Cagayan de Oro, Tokyo, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Panglao, Singapore, Iloilo City, Ho Chi Minh City, Bacolod.
What airports are near Chiang Mai?
The main airport in Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.
What airports are near Manila?
The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International.
Which airlines fly between Chiang Mai and Manila?
Currently, you can fly between Chiang Mai and Manila with Thai AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, VietJet Air, Thai Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Chiang Mai and Manila?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chiang Mai and Manila, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Chiang Mai and Manila?
Traveling between Chiang Mai and Manila, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?
There are a number of airports in and around Chiang Mai. The main one is Chiang Mai International and other nearby airports include Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang
How many airports are there near Manila?
There are a number of airports in and around Manila. The main one is Ninoy Aquino International and other nearby airports include Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Manila depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Manila arrive?
What time do flights between Chiang Mai and Manila depart?
What time do flights between Chiang Mai and Manila arrive?

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