Flying from Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Tuguegarao Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Tuguegarao and Manila share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from TUG to MNL start at 07:55 — the earliest with Cebu Pacific Air. The latest departure is at 14:40 with Cebu Pacific Air. Overall, there are 28 weekly Tuguegarao Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your TUG to MNL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Manila (and then seeing more of the Philippines!) is a breeze with Cebu Pacific. This popular carrier has direct flights from Tuguegarao Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Cebu Pacific on this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering TUG to MNL flights, with 78.18% of its services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
At the moment, $44 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tuguegarao Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $84. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from TUG to MNL, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tuguegarao Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Tuguegarao Airport (TUG)
Of all flights leaving Tuguegarao Airport, 64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Tuguegarao Airport from central Tuguegarao, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near TUG? If you're catching an early flight from Tuguegarao Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
If you're getting in on a late Tuguegarao Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MNL:
Pick up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Tuguegarao Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is September, while May is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Manila based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Manila is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Tuguegarao Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TUG to MNL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've done Manila, now it's time to discover more of the Philippines. Journey about 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to tick off its leading sights. From Botanical Garden & Arboretum to Christ the King and Art in Island, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Taguig is another essential stop in the Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No trip is complete without dropping by The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.


