Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 14 hours ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BHM to MNL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BHM:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
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Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
May is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Manila in September.
The warmest month in Manila is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BHM to MNL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the Philippines just waiting to be discovered. About 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a trip to Quezon City will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Taguig is another essential stop in the Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No trip is complete without a visit to The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.