Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Choose from 48 weekly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights. The 00:50 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest available. Cebu Pacific Air operates the last service of the day at 22:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your SGN to MNL flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Manila, Philippines. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Cebu Pacific Air.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SGN to MNL flights. A reliable 90.0% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SGN and MNL include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight is 77 €. A round-trip fare right now is 133 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SGN to MNL.
The cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SGN to MNL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights taking off from Tan Son Nhat International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SGN:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Book a hotel close to MNL if you have a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manila and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Manila in February.
Book your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Manila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SGN to MNL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Philippines
You've seen Manila, now it's time to explore other corners of Philippines. Travel about 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to tick off its leading attractions. From Pinky Spikes to Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Philippines, consider Taguig, about 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural are highlights.
