Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Take your pick of 126 weekly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport flights. The 04:05 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest available. Philippine Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:10.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MNL to ZAM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Cebu Pacific Air is your gateway to discovering Zamboanga (and maybe even some other great parts of Philippines!). Browse the direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Cebu Pacific Air.
With 71.43% of its services arriving as planned, Cebu Pacific Air is the most punctual carrier operating MNL to ZAM flights.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport. Many travellers pass through Mactan-Cebu International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)
Rs9,570 is the lowest price for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs19,219. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book eight months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MNL to ZAM.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MNL to ZAM.
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Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Of all flights leaving Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Manila to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MNL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)
If you're arriving on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZAM:
Getting from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to central Zamboanga
Zamboanga International Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from central Zamboanga. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Zamboanga. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zamboanga is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MNL to ZAM in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC on average.
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