Manila (Pasay) to Tacloban City (MNL–TAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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352 mi airlines 112/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
5J649
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
3:55 AM
PST T3
5:25 AM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z2322
Z2 Zest Air
320
4:15 AM
PST T2
5:30 AM
PST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2981
PR Philippine
321
4:20 AM
PST T2
5:50 AM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J2901
5J Cebu Pacific
320
5:15 AM
PST T3
6:45 AM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2983
PR Philippine
321
6:25 AM
PST T2
7:55 AM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z2320
Z2 Zest Air
320
7:25 AM
PST T2
8:45 AM
PST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J659
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
8:05 AM
PST T3
9:35 AM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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5J655
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
10:40 AM
PST T3
12:10 PM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z2325
Z2 Zest Air
320
11:30 AM
PST T2
12:50 PM
PST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2985
PR Philippine
320
1:00 PM
PST T2
2:30 PM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J651
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
1:10 PM
PST T3
2:35 PM
PST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J653
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
2:05 PM
PST T3
3:35 PM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z2327
Z2 Zest Air
320
3:50 PM
PST T2
5:15 PM
PST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2987
PR Philippine
320
4:20 PM
PST T2
5:55 PM
PST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J657
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
4:50 PM
PST T3
6:20 PM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z2329
Z2 Zest Air
320
6:05 PM
PST T2
7:30 PM
PST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J650
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
5:55 AM
PST
7:25 AM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2982
PR Philippine
321
6:50 AM
PST
8:10 AM
PST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J2902
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
7:30 AM
PST
9:00 AM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J660
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
10:05 AM
PST
11:40 AM
PST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J656
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
12:45 PM
PST
2:15 PM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z2326
Z2 Zest Air
320
1:45 PM
PST
3:05 PM
PST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J652
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
2:15 PM
PST
3:45 PM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2986
PR Philippine
320
3:10 PM
PST
4:35 PM
PST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J654
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
4:20 PM
PST
5:55 PM
PST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z2328
Z2 Zest Air
320
6:00 PM
PST
7:25 PM
PST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J658
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
6:55 PM
PST
8:30 PM
PST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2988
PR Philippine
320
7:19 PM
PST
8:27 PM
PST
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z2330
Z2 Zest Air
320
7:55 PM
PST
9:15 PM
PST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manila (Pasay) to Tacloban City
3 carriers, 112 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 112 Flights/wk 352 mi 1h 15m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

MNL–TAC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific, Zest Air and Philippine Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 352 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MNL–TAC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5J Cebu Pacific 49 320, 32N, 32Q 1h25-1h30
Z2 Zest Air 35 320 1h15-1h25
PR Philippine Airlines 28 320, 321 1h30-1h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 5J, PR, Z2
321 Airbus A321 – PR
32N Airbus A320neo – 5J
32Q Airbus A321neo – 5J
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR + Z2 (112 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MNL to TAC direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
112
Outbound / wk
89
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MNL to TAC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
19
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tacloban City is 0 hours the same as Manila (Pasay).
MNL: PST · TAC: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 6:00 PM in Tacloban City.
Distance & Flight Time
352 mi / 567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 35m.
Getting to MNL

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.

MNL–TAC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manila (Pasay) to Tacloban City route.
Route details
Distance352 mi / 567 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights112 out / 89 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MNL
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: TAC
IATA / ICAOTAC / RPVA
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MNL to TAC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 35m. The route covers 352 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Zest Air.
There are approximately 112 nonstop flights per week from MNL to TAC. The return direction has about 89 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILO and DVO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAC to MNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MNL to TAC

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Zest Air. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MNL to TAC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MNL to TAC ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 352 miles (567 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 201 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ILO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.