Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is five hours ahead of Manila.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MNL to CHC flight.
Flying during a peak time such as May? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Christchurch Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MNL and CHC include:
Guangzhou Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Christchurch Airport (CHC)
Rs99,347 is the best price for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Christchurch Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs216,111. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MNL to CHC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Christchurch Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MNL to CHC.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Christchurch Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
When it comes to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Manila. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Christchurch Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MNL:
Arriving at Christchurch Airport (CHC)
If you're getting in on a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Christchurch Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near CHC:
Grab a Christchurch Airport rental car and explore Christchurch and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Christchurch Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch Airport to the centre of Christchurch has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Christchurch Airport (CHC)
April is the busiest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Christchurch Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Christchurch in March.
Before locking in your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Christchurch Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MNL to CHC in July. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Christchurch, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to Wellington to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Dunedin is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without experiencing Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.