Manila (Pasay) to Sydney (Mascot) (MNL–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MNL–SYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 3,892 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5J Cebu Pacific | 7 | 339 | 8h45 | – | – | – |
| PR Philippine Airlines | 7 | 333 | 8h20 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 7 | 333 | 8h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MNL: PST · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 9:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
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 Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
MNL–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MNL to SYD
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Qantas. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MNL to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MNL to SYD ranges from 8 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,892 miles (6,263 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via POM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.