Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila is two hours behind Gold Coast and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your OOL to MNL flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OOL and MNL:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Rs77,289 is the lowest price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs137,071. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from OOL to MNL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from OOL to MNL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
70% of flights that take off from Gold Coast Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near OOL:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gold Coast Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Follow your own route with a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and find adventure across Manila and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Manila. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport for May if you'd like to go to Manila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OOL to MNL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines you'll want to see. About 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the Philippines, consider Taguig, about 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park are key highlights.