Flying from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Manila six hours ahead of Cluj-Napoca.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CLJ to MNL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to discover another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a well-known stop between CLJ and MNL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
433 € is the lowest price for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Return flights start from 708 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CLJ to MNL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
72.0% of flights leaving from Cluj-Napoca International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CLJ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Consider booking a hotel close to MNL if you're catching a late Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and discover Manila and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Manila. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Manila in February.
Book your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for April if you want to visit Manila during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CLJ to MNL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Philippines you should also see. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
Taguig is another sought-after 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.