Travelling from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is six hours behind Manila and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MNL to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MNL and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Athens International Airport flight is Rs68,480. A return fare right now is Rs143,990. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MNL to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Athens International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MNL to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Of all flights departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Manila to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MNL:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MNL to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.