Travelling from Sayak Airport (IAO) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Del Carmen and Manila are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Each week, there are seven Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. To be on board early, select the 07:10 Philippine Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 17:25 with Philippine Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your IAO to MNL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Manila (and then seeing more of the Philippines!) is a cinch with Philippine Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
Philippine Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IAO to MNL flights. An impressive 85.0% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Mactan-Cebu International Airport is a sought-after stop between IAO and MNL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sayak Airport (IAO) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight is 42 €. A return ticket is currently 94 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book three months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAO to MNL.
The cheapest month for flights from Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Sayak Airport (IAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sayak Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sayak Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Del Carmen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IAO:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Pick up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
May is the busiest month for flights from Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Manila in September.
The warmest month in Manila is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Sayak Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAO to MNL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of the Philippines
Quezon City is just one of the many places in the Philippines waiting to be explored after you've seen Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Taguig is another standout destination in the Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No trip is complete without seeing The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.