Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Bangkok is one hour behind Manila and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Each week, there are 67 Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, pick the 00:15 Cebu Pacific Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:50 with Philippine Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MNL to BKK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport available through various airlines, getting to Bangkok (and then other parts of Thailand) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Cebu Pacific Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 69.78% of services arriving as scheduled, Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MNL to BKK flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MNL and BKK include:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Macau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Rs18,204 is the best price for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs40,696. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from MNL to BKK by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
70.07% of flights that take off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Ninoy Aquino International Airport from central Manila, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MNL? If you're boarding an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Reserve a hotel near BKK if you're taking a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bangkok. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you want to explore Bangkok during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 37ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MNL to BKK in December. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 33ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Chon Buri is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No journey is complete without a visit to Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.