Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
Anchorage is 17 hours behind Manila and is in the UTC-9 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MNL to ANC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Anchorage International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is a sought-after stop between MNL and ANC.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights that depart Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport reach their destination on time.
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Manila. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Anchorage International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MNL:
Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
Grab a Anchorage International Airport rental car and explore Anchorage and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Anchorage International Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Anchorage International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Anchorage. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Anchorage International Airport for July if you want to explore Anchorage during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 20ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MNL to ANC in January. Temperatures average between -22ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Anchorage has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 418 kilometres north of Anchorage, a trip to Fairbanks will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Aurora Park, S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Eagle River is another place you shouldn't miss during your travels in the United States. Make your way to this destination, which is about 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage, to visit highlights like Wolf Song of Alaska.