Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Auckland five hours ahead of Manila.
Leave enough time to catch your MNL to AKL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Auckland Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MNL and AKL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Right now, Rs82,177 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs175,763. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MNL to AKL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MNL to AKL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Of all flights departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Manila. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MNL:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and explore beyond Auckland's main sights.
Booking your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Auckland. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MNL to AKL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If there's time to check out another side of New Zealand, head for Manukau City, roughly 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are the start of reasons to visit.