Manila (Pasay) to Bangkok (MNL–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MNL–BKK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Thai Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,359 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR Philippine Airlines | 21 | 321, 773 | 3h35-3h50 | – | – | – |
| 5J Cebu Pacific | 14 | 339 | 3h40-3h50 | – | – | – |
| TG Thai Airways | 14 | 320 | 3h15-3h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Manila (Pasay)
| Metric | MNL→BKK | CRK→BKK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MNL | – | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 11 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
MNL: PST · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
No rail service currently connects the airport to Manila; the upcoming Metro Rail Transit extension is under construction. A metered taxi or ride-share is the most reliable option; Grab from Makati or BGC costs ₱200–400 but traffic can extend travel time to 60–90 minutes during peak hours.Airport-accredited yellow taxis are available at the metered taxi queue outside each terminal; flag fall ₱70. The NAIA Expressway toll road (₱110–165) significantly cuts travel time from the south. Budget 2–3 hours from the northern suburbs during rush hour.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
MNL–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MNL to BKK
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Thai Airways. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MNL to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MNL to BKK ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,359 miles (2,188 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CNX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mabalacat (CRK).