Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Manila and Guangzhou are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from MNL to CAN start at 02:05 — the earliest with Philippine Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:35 with Cebu Pacific Air. Overall, you can choose from 31 weekly Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MNL to CAN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like May? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport available through various airlines, flying to Guangzhou (and then other corners of China) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
China Southern tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MNL to CAN flights, with 85.39% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the top stopovers between MNL and CAN:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Mactan-Cebu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Right now, 63 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 168 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MNL to CAN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MNL to CAN.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights leaving from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport from central Manila, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MNL? If you're catching an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car and explore parts of Guangzhou that aren't on a typical itinerary. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Guangzhou. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MNL to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Dongguan is another standout destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without seeing Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.