Hong Kong to Manila (Pasay) (HKG–MNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–MNL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways lead the route. The flight covers 712 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5J Cebu Pacific | 35 | 32Q, 339 | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | – |
| PR Philippine Airlines | 31 | 321, 350 | 2h05-2h25 | – | – | – |
| UO Hong Kong Express Airways Also: CX | 12 | 321, 32Q | 2h20 | – | – | CX |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 789 | 2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| Z2 Zest Air | 7 | 320 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| HB Harbor Airlines | 3 | 738 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manila (Pasay) from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→MNL | MFM→MNL | SZX→MNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 179 | 17 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 6m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · MNL: PST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay).
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter the Philippines visa-free for stays of up to 14 days. You need a return or onward ticket. For stays longer than 14 days, apply for a visa at a Philippine consulate before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
Metered yellow taxis depart from each terminal's designated taxi queue; flag fall ₱70 plus meter. Confirm the driver uses the meter before entering; insist on it. Grab (Philippines ride-share) is a reliable alternative at ₱200–450 to Makati or BGC.Terminal 1, 2, 3, and 4 are not connected by a common transit link; confirm which terminal you arrive at well in advance. To BGC: ₱200–350, 20–40 min off-peak. To Manila Hotel area: ₱150–200, 30–60 min. Rental cars are available but driving in Manila is not recommended for the unfamiliar.
Tropical climate with a pronounced wet season (June–November) and dry season (December–May). The wet season brings typhoons. MNL experiences some of the highest disruption rates of any major hub during this period. Cancellations and long delays are common when typhoons make landfall in Luzon.
Temperatures year-round range 25–35°C. The hot dry season (March–May) is uncomfortable but operationally stable. December through February is the most pleasant period at 24–30°C with low humidity. Monsoon rains cause frequent flooding on approach roads from June through October. Add extra ground transport time during this period.
HKG–MNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to MNL
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Harbor Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways and Zest Air. With 179 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to MNL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to MNL ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 712 miles (1,146 km). There are approximately 179 weekly flights outbound and 189 return, totaling 368 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JJN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).