Flying from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) taking off from here.
8 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Choose from 9 direct services a week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). This is the most popular route, with Cebu Pacific Air offering a 12:25am departure from MEL to MNL.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to MNL. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) operate out of this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport with Philippine Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from MEL.
Most passengers choose to fly with Philippine Airlines between MEL and MNL.
Among carriers on this route, Cebu Pacific Air leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MNL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Work a stopover into your journey at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) departing Avalon Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MNL flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here land when expected.
About Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and explore beyond Manila's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Central Manila is around 11 kilometres from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Currently, ₹ 13,176 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 23,097. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Melbourne to MNL, book your flight ticket two months before your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Manila. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Melbourne to MNL flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Manila, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Manila
Start your Manila trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Manila Cathedral are must-do's during your Manila adventure.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres north of Manila, a trip to Baguio will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Baguio City, Botanical Garden and Camp John Hay.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the Philippines, consider Naga, about 257 kilometres east of Manila. Haciendas De Naga, Infinite Flora and Asog Vineyard and Resort are highlights.