Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Manila six hours ahead of Helsinki.
To ensure you catch your HEL to MNL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and MNL include:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from HEL land on time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and venture far and wide through Manila and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to the centre of Manila has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is September, while May is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Manila based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 35ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to MNL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the Philippines you'll want to see. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the Philippines, consider Taguig, about 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park are among its highlights.