Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Melbourne is three hours ahead of Manila and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Flights from MNL to MEL start at 12:40 — the earliest with Cebu Pacific Air. The last departure is at 21:25 with Philippine Airlines. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your MNL to MEL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like May, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Melbourne (and then exploring more of Australia!) is a cinch with Philippine Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Philippine Airlines on this route.
With 71.88% of its services arriving as scheduled, Cebu Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering MNL to MEL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MNL and MEL:
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, $176 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $368. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MNL to MEL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MNL to MEL.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Of all flights departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Manila. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MNL? If you've booked an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MNL to MEL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Geelong is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without experiencing Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.

