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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila:

• Earliest: departs at 01:05 and lands at 05:00
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 03:40.

The flight takes about 3h 55m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila takes 3h 55m, covering 4,003 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila range from $245 to $383, with an average of $299 over the past 12 months. Anything below $245 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $299 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $300 return, compared with $313 via a stopover through Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

Cebu Pacific is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while AirAsia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila flights are:

• Cebu Pacific: 83% on time
• AirAsia: 82% on time
• Philippine Airlines: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Afternoon flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $195, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Fox

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h.

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $287 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $321, a difference of $34.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Manila. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Malaysia Airlines
• AirAsia
• Philippine Airlines
• Cebu Pacific

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 19m, compared to 9h 50m via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) and 10h 49m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Ermita Church, Rizal Park, and Casino Filipino. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Manila flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Of the airlines providing flights from Kuala Lumpur to Manila, only Malaysia Airlines have an exclusive lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Golden Lounge Regional can be found near Contact Pier on level 4 of the main terminal building. You will be able to enjoy complimentary food and drink, comfortable seating, and fast Wi-Fi. Its opening hours are 05:00 to 00:00.

There are multiple places where you can buy a SIM card to use while in the Philippines. After arrivals, you should be able to see kiosks from the country’s major mobile operators—SMART and GLOBE (these have the best coverage). You can also purchase a SIM card from a 7-Eleven convenience store, of which there are several in the airport.

There are two types of taxi available to take you from the airport to central Manila. The first option is to take a metered taxi (these are the yellow-coloured cabs). The total fare is normally around ₱100-350 (RM 8–27). Alternatively, you can take a Coupon Taxi. The fares for these are pre-arranged, so you don’t have to worry about the meter. They are more expensive, however, costing as much as ₱1250 (RM 97) to central Manila.