Manila (Pasay) to Sydney (Mascot) (MNL–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MNL–SYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Philippine Airlines, Qantas and Cebu Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 3,892 miles in approximately 8h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR Philippine Airlines | 7 | 333 | 8h25 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 7 | 333 | 7h37 | – | Oneworld | – |
| 5J Cebu Pacific | 5 | 339 | 8h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MNL: PST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 8:00 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 Philippine Airlines, Qantas and Cebu Pacific. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MNL to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MNL to SYD is about 8 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,892 miles (6,263 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Melbourne, Brisbane and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.