Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you catch your EWR to MNL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EWR and MNL:
Pearson International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Haneda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight is $736. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,307. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EWR to MNL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EWR to MNL.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR's address is Building 1, Conrad Road.
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EWR? If you're catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Newark Liberty International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Pick up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Manila. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Manila in February.
Lock in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Manila during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to MNL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Philippines you'll want to see. About 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep you busy. Start with leading 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, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural are key highlights.