Seoul to Manila (Pasay) (ICN–MNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ICN–MNL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air, Cebu Pacific and Asiana Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,621 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air | 28 | 32Q, 73J, 773, 77W | 4h05-4h44 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 5J Cebu Pacific | 14 | 32Q | 4h20-4h25 | – | – | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines | 14 | 333, 77L | 4h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| PR Philippine Airlines | 13 | 321, 333 | 4h10 | – | – | – |
| 7C Jeju Air | 7 | 738 | 4h15 | – | – | – |
| Z2 Zest Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ICN: KST · MNL: PST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 5:00 PM in Manila (Pasay).
South Korean passport holders enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You need a return or onward ticket. This is strictly enforced: airlines will deny boarding without proof of departure from the Philippines.
Extensions are available at any Bureau of Immigration office in the Philippines. The first extension costs PHP 3,030 (about $55) for an additional 29 days. Subsequent extensions of 1 to 6 months are available, with fees increasing for longer periods. You can extend up to a total of 36 months. The BI offices in Manila (Intramuros), Cebu, and major tourist areas like Boracay and Palawan handle extensions, though expect wait times of 1 to 3 hours.
Direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Manila (MNL) run about 4 hours on Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Jin Air, and T'way Air. Seoul to Cebu (CEB) runs about 4 hours 30 minutes on the same carriers. The Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP), trading at roughly 56 PHP per $1. ATMs charge PHP 200 to PHP 250 per withdrawal on top of your bank's fees. No mandatory vaccinations. GCash or Maya (mobile wallets) are everywhere, but tourist registration is tricky, so carry cash outside Manila and Cebu. Koreans are the largest tourist group in the Philippines, and Korean restaurants and communities are common in Cebu, Manila, and Boracay.
AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.
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.
ICN–MNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ICN to MNL
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air, Cebu Pacific, Asiana Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Jeju Air and Zest Air. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ICN to MNL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ICN to MNL is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,621 miles (2,609 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 152 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Fukuoka and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.