Flying from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as George Town.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PEN to MNL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Penang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PEN and MNL include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
RM302 is the best price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM594. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PEN to MNL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Penang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PEN to MNL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Penang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
Of the departures from Penang International Airport, 69.54% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Penang International Airport from central George Town, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Penang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near PEN:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Penang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and see more of Manila and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Manila. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Manila in February.
When reserving your flight from Penang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PEN to MNL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Philippines
You've done Manila, now it's time to discover other corners of Philippines. Travel around 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to tick off its popular sights. From Pinky Spikes to Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Philippines, consider Taguig, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural are key highlights.