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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Manila:

• Earliest: departs at 00:35 and lands at 08:55
• Latest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 17:40.

The flight takes about 8h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Manila:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Manila takes 8h 20m, covering 10,153 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 Melbourne Airport to Manila range from $663 to $1,187, with an average of $857 over the past 12 months. Anything below $663 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $857 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $616 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with $875 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$144 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cebu Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Manila flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $356, which is 24% below 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
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Manila usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Melbourne Airport to Manila route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 51m.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Manila. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $833 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $895, a difference of $62.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Melbourne Airport and Manila. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 09m, compared to 12h 35m via Brisbane (BNE) and 13h 36m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

Manila is 2 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Philippine Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Manila flights:

• Cebu Pacific: offers free seat selection
• Philippine 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:

• Cebu Pacific: 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.

Passengers landing at Manila Airport will find plenty of convenient transport options to take them to Manila city centre. Passengers can take the airport express shuttle, which departs regularly from outside Terminal 2 and operates 24 hours per day from outside Terminal 3. The journey to the city using this service takes around 1h and tickets cost roughly ₱ 100 (A$ 3). For city buses, passengers can also take City Bus Route 2, which departs from outside Terminal 3 and costs around ₱ 20 (less than A$ 1). Taxi services are also available outside the airport.

If you’re arriving in Manila on a late flight and looking for somewhere to stay nearby, you will find plenty of hotel options just a short distance from the airport. For example, hotels (such as RedDoorz) are located roughly just a 5min walk from Terminal 1, while DG Budget Hotel is situated just a few minutes’ drive from the airport.

If you require a wheelchair or help with mobility while you travel through Melbourne Airport, you should contact your airline before your departure. This will allow airport staff to arrange special facilities for you based on your needs.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport, or NAIA, is the busier of the two international airports serving the Manila metropolitan area (Clark International Airport is the second) and there are several airlines that use it as their hub of operations. Among them are Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and the low-cost carrier Philippines AirAsia.

If you’re looking for a direct flight to Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA Airport you’re in luck, though only a couple of air carriers operate a non-stop service from Melbourne International Airport to the Philippine capital. One of them is Philippine Airlines and the other is Cebu Pacific.

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available in all the restrooms at Manila Airport, plus an infant feeding station located near Gate 108 in Terminal 3. This has a nursing station and cribs for sleeping infants and may be useful for passengers in transit. There is also a Kiddie Travellers Lounge in the international pre-departure area of Terminal 3.

Yes, passengers on flights from Melbourne to Manila can take advantage of one of several banks in Terminal 3 offering full banking services. Alternatively, they can use the Vanessa Money Changer in the Arrivals area of the terminal or one of the various ATMs located in both the arrival and departure lounges.