Flying from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Ankara.
Your ESB to MNL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between ESB and MNL:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Rs91,394 is currently the best price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs199,142. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from ESB to MNL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Esenboga International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Of all flights departing from Esenboga International Airport, 78.41% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Ankara to Esenboga International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ESB? If you've booked an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
If you're arriving on a late Esenboga International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MNL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar to explore Manila and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport around four weeks before 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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Manila in February.
When reserving your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, think about the type 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. Look for cheap tickets from ESB to MNL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Philippines you'll want to see. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a trip to Quezon City will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
If you want to check out another corner of Philippines, head for Taguig, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural are among its highlights.
