Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Manila.
Every week, there are 33 Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, take the 09:00 Philippines AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:10 with Philippines AirAsia.
To ensure you catch your MNL to DMK flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Bangkok (and then seeing more of Thailand!) is a breeze with Cebu Pacific Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Cebu Pacific Air.
Among carriers operating MNL to DMK flights, Cebu Pacific Air has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MNL and DMK:
Macau International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
At the moment, ر.ق. 114 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 402. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MNL to DMK.
The cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MNL to DMK.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Manila. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MNL:
Arriving at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
If you're landing on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near DMK:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Bangkok's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Don Mueang International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Don Mueang International Airport to the centre of Bangkok has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Bangkok. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MNL to DMK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Udon Thani will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Thailand, consider Chon Buri, roughly 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are highlights.
