Travelling from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Kaohsiung and Manila follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
You can choose from 12 weekly Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with China Airlines is the earliest flight available. Philippines AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 18:40.
To ensure you get on your KHH to MNL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Manila (and then seeing more of Philippines!) is a cinch with China Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is China Airlines.
China Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for KHH to MNL flights, with 97.14% of its services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between KHH and MNL:
Hong Kong International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Currently, $106 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $198. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from KHH to MNL, reserve your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from KHH to MNL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Handy information about Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Kaohsiung International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 93.35% of flights that depart KHH reach their destination without delay.
Kaohsiung International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Kaohsiung. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to KHH? If you're catching an early flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
If you have a late Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MNL:
Grab a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Manila. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Manila. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from KHH to MNL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Philippines
Quezon City is just one of the many places in Philippines waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
Taguig is another must-experience destination in Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No journey is complete without a visit to Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.