Flying from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok.
Flights from DMK to MNL start from 02:50 — the first with Philippines AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 23:00 with Cebu Pacific Air. Overall, there are 66 weekly Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DMK to MNL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Manila (and then discovering more of Philippines!) is a snap with Cebu Pacific Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Cebu Pacific Air.
The most punctual carrier offering DMK to MNL flights is Cebu Pacific Air. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.14% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DMK and MNL include:
Macau International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Rs16,431 is the best price for a one-way Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs38,339. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from DMK to MNL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Don Mueang International Airport, data shows 66.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Bangkok to Don Mueang International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near DMK:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Book a hotel near MNL if you're catching a late Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar to explore Manila and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Manila. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Manila. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DMK to MNL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Philippines waiting to be explored. About 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
Taguig is another essential stop in Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No journey is complete without experiencing Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.