Travelling from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Denpasar and Manila share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from DPS to MNL start at 01:00 — the earliest with Philippine Airlines. The latest departure is at 08:35 with Cebu Pacific Air. In total, you can take your pick of 72 weekly Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DPS to MNL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Cebu Pacific Air offers direct flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Manila — and maybe even more of Philippines if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Cebu Pacific Air.
Cebu Pacific Air is the most punctual carrier that offers DPS to MNL flights, with 68.97% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DPS and MNL:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Rs22,866 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs42,089. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from DPS to MNL by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
66.23% of flights taking off from Ngurah Rai International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Ngurah Rai International Airport from central Denpasar, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near DPS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Hit the road running 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.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Manila in February.
Before locking in your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DPS to MNL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Philippines you'll want to see. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
Taguig is another well-known destination in Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No journey is complete without experiencing Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.