Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila is three hours behind Canberra and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CBR to MNL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Canberra Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CBR and MNL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Right now, Rs76,905 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Canberra Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs146,594. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CBR to MNL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Canberra Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CBR to MNL.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Canberra Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
Of all flights leaving Canberra Airport, 72.61% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CBR? If you're catching an early flight from Canberra Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Canberra Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Pick up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Manila. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Canberra Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Manila in February.
When booking your flight from Canberra Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CBR to MNL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Philippines you should also see. About 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a trip to Quezon City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Philippines, consider Taguig, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural are the start of reasons to visit.
