Flying from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 8 hours 58 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 3 hours behind Melbourne. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the most popular route. There are 40 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Philippine Airlines at 09:00. Choose the first MEL to MNL departure operated by Cebu Pacific at 00:30 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Melbourne to MNL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can find a direct flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Cebu Pacific is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport departing from MEL.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Melbourne to MNL with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEL and MNL include:
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is about 24 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
About Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
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.
It'll take around 1 hour and 16 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
P8,674 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Return flights start from P15,096. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
10 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from Melbourne to MNL.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
Locking in a cheap ticket from Melbourne to MNL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price drops.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Manila. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to MNL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Manila
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Manila:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Rizal Park, National Museum of Fine Arts and Fort Santiago are must-visits when exploring Manila.
Complete your Manila trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Manila. Explore the deals and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.