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Tawau TWUManila MNL
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How much do flights to Manila cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£107

Cheapest round-trip

£191

Average round-trip

£226

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

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
Tawau
Arrive to
Ninoy Aquino International
Average flights per week
223
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Luzon

Check-in for a flight from Tawau to Manila

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No

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
August29°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
208
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
17%
32°C26°C
14 Nov
12%
31°C26°C
Sunday
8 Nov
17%
32°C26°C
15 Nov
57%
32°C26°C
Monday
9 Nov
17%
31°C26°C
16 Nov
36%
32°C27°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
36%
31°C26°C
17 Nov
57%
32°C26°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
36%
31°C26°C
18 Nov
32°C26°C
Thursday
12 Nov
36%
31°C26°C
19 Nov
32°C26°C
Friday
13 Nov
32°C26°C
20 Nov
57%
32°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Philippines AirAsia. Tawau and Manila have 223 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, Kuching, Penang, Sandakan, Denpasar, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Kuantan, Yogyakarta, Bangkok, Cebu, Hanoi, Borneo, Kuala Terengganu, Krabi.

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 Tawau?

The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.

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 Tawau and Manila?

Currently, you can fly between Tawau and Manila with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia.

When’s the best time to travel between Tawau and Manila?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tawau 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 Tawau and Manila?

Traveling between Tawau 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 Tawau?

There are a number of airports in and around Tawau. The main one is Tawau and other nearby airports include Tawau, Lahad Datu

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 Tawau and Manila depart?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tawau and Manila arrive?

What time do flights between Tawau and Manila depart?

What time do flights between Tawau and Manila arrive?

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