Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, making Manila eight hours ahead of Birmingham.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BHX to MNL flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BHX and MNL include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the departures from Birmingham Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
If you have a late Birmingham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MNL:
Follow your own route with a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and discover more of Manila and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to the centre of Manila has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the busiest month to visit Manila. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to MNL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines just waiting to be discovered. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another favourite stop in the Philippines. No visit is complete without checking out The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.