Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to MNL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and MNL include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Consider staying in a hotel near MNL if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manila and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Manila. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Manila, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to MNL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've done Manila, now it's time to explore other corners of the Philippines. Journey about 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to tick off its leading attractions. From Botanical Garden & Arboretum to Christ the King and Art in Island, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.