Travelling from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) jetting off from here.
4 hours 25 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the most popular route. Cebu Pacific operates the earliest flight at 00:15. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from CGK to MNL is with Philippine Airlines at 13:00.
Your flight from Jakarta to MNL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
You can book a direct flight from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
You can book a direct flight from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport with Cebu Pacific. This well-known airline operates services from CGK.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from Jakarta to MNL leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
CGK is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
About Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 34 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
For a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, RM299 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from RM570. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ depending on availability.
Lock in cheap tickets from Jakarta to MNL by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
To score the best price on your tickets from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, schedule your trip for August (it has the cheapest flights). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's an incredible deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time looking for cheap tickets from Jakarta to MNL every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The best time to fly from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Manila in February when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Manila. The warmest month is April. Lock in your flights from Jakarta to MNL sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Manila
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Manila right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Jakarta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Rizal Park, National Museum of Fine Arts and Fort Santiago are top attractions which should feature on any good Manila itinerary.
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