Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Macau International Airport (MFM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Manila and Macau share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from MNL to MFM start at 13:30 — the first with Philippine Airlines. The last departure is at 19:05 with Cebu Pacific Air. Overall, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MNL to MFM flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Macau holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of China:
Most travellers choose to travel with Cebu Pacific Air on this route.
Cebu Pacific Air is the most punctual carrier operating MNL to MFM flights. An impressive 82.76% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MNL and MFM include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
Kaohsiung International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Macau International Airport (MFM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport flight is $60. A return plane ticket is currently $134. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MNL to MFM.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MNL to MFM by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Manila to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MNL:
Arriving at Macau International Airport (MFM)
Consider booking a hotel near MFM if you're on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Macau International Airport (MFM) to central Macau
Macau International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Macau. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Macau International Airport (MFM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Macau in April.
When booking your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Macau International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Macau, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MNL to MFM in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Macau. Around 105 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 64 kilometres north-east of Macau, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.