Travelling from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 14 hours ahead of Mcallen.
Leave enough time to catch your MFE to MNL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Mcallen Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Los Angeles International Airport is a popular stopover on the MFE to MNL route.
Handy information about Mcallen Airport (MFE)
MFE's address is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
82% of flights departing from Mcallen Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of MFE.
Mcallen Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Mcallen. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MFE? If you're boarding an early flight from Mcallen Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Consider booking a hotel near MNL if you're on a late Mcallen Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and explore beyond Manila's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mcallen Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the most popular month to head to Manila. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Manila is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Mcallen Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MFE to MNL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of the Philippines
Quezon City is just one of the many places in the Philippines waiting to be explored after you've seen Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Taguig is another favourite destination in the Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No trip is complete without visiting The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.
