Flying from Cotabato Airport (CBO) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cotabato Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Cotabato and Manila share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Choose from 14 weekly Cotabato Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest available. Philippine Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:50.
To ensure you catch your CBO to MNL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Philippine Airlines is your gateway to exploring Manila (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the Philippines!). Browse the direct flights from Cotabato Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Philippine Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates CBO to MNL flights is Philippine Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.51% of the time.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Cotabato Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is a popular stopover on the CBO to MNL route.
Handy information about Cotabato Airport (CBO)
When it comes to Cotabato Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Cotabato Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Cotabato. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
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Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MNL if you have a late Cotabato Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to the centre of Manila has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cotabato Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the busiest month to visit Manila. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in September.
When reserving your flight from Cotabato Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Manila, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CBO to MNL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Philippines
Quezon City is just one of the many cities in the Philippines waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Experience major highlights starting with The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.