Flying from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila is 15 hours ahead of Nanaimo and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YCD to MNL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
$1,446 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nanaimo Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Return flights start at $2,236. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YCD to MNL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
74.87% of flights leaving from Nanaimo Airport reach their destination on time.
Nanaimo Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Nanaimo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Nanaimo Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Stay somewhere near YCD, like Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay. Kiwi Cove Lodge will also put you moments from the check-in counter.
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Nanaimo Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Grab a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks ahead.
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.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Nanaimo Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Manila based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Nanaimo Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YCD to MNL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Philippines just waiting to be discovered. About 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
If you're ready to explore another side of Philippines, head for Taguig, about 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural are the start of reasons to visit.
