Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Basco Airport (BSO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Basco Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Flights from MNL to BSO start at 05:10 — the earliest with Philippine Airlines. The last departure is at 06:35 with Philippine Airlines. In total, there are ten weekly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Basco Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MNL to BSO flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Philippine Airlines is your gateway to exploring Basco (and maybe even some other great corners of Philippines!). Check out the direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Basco Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Philippine Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MNL to BSO flights is Philippine Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 68.33% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Basco Airport (BSO)
Rs48,003 is currently the best price for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Basco Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs85,797. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MNL to BSO.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Basco Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MNL to BSO.
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Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Of all flights leaving Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% land on time at their destination.
To reach Ninoy Aquino International Airport from central Manila, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MNL? If you're catching an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Basco Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Basco Airport (BSO)
If you're landing on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Basco Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near BSO:
Getting from Basco Airport (BSO) to central Basco
Basco Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Basco. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Basco Airport (BSO)
April is the busiest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Basco Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Basco in February.
Before locking in your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Basco Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Basco, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MNL to BSO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
You've done Basco, now it's time to explore other corners of Philippines. Travel about 483 kilometres south to Baguio to check off its top attractions. From Mines View Park to Burnham Park and The Mansion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 322 kilometres south of Basco, Tuguegarao is another favourite stop in Philippines. Experience major highlights starting with Buntun Bridge, Cataggaman River Park and Dadda Cemetery.