Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Manila from £73

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Tue, Apr 28
Kota Kinabalu BKIManila MNL
£73
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Sat, May 2
Kota Kinabalu BKIManila MNL
£73
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Thu, Apr 30
Kota Kinabalu BKIManila MNL
£77
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Mon, Apr 27
Kota Kinabalu BKIManila MNL
£77
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1 stop
Thu, Apr 30
Kota Kinabalu BKIManila MNL
£158
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Thu, Apr 30
Kota Kinabalu BKIManila MNL
£158
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Sat, May 2 – Tue, May 5
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Thu, Apr 30 – Tue, May 5
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Kota Kinabalu BKIManila MNL
£127
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
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How much do flights to Manila cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£73

Cheapest round-trip

£125

Average round-trip

£213

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in April

£73 – £77

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
Kota Kinabalu International
Arrive to
Ninoy Aquino International
Average flights per week
367
Flight distance
1098 km
Worth visiting
Luzon

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Philippines AirAsia
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Philippines AirAsia
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Philippines AirAsia
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Philippines AirAsia
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Manila

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
ScootTGWTRNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo

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
11 Apr
34°C26°C
18 Apr
32°C26°C
Sunday
12 Apr
34°C25°C
19 Apr
33°C26°C
Monday
13 Apr
34°C25°C
20 Apr
88%
32°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
33°C25°C
21 Apr
81%
32°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
33°C25°C
22 Apr
89%
32°C26°C
Thursday
16 Apr
33°C26°C
23 Apr
34°C26°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
33°C26°C
24 Apr
34°C25°C
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Manila is 1098 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, and Cebu Pacific. Kota Kinabalu and Manila have 367 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Manila?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Manila takes around 2.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Manila?
The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Manila is 1098 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Manila?
Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Manila. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Philippines AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Penang, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kota Bharu, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei, Miri.
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 Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.
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 Kota Kinabalu and Manila?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Manila with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, Cebu Pacific.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Manila?
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