Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila is five hours behind Christchurch and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CHC to MNL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CHC and MNL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
At the moment, ج.م. 12,960 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 35,106. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHC to MNL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
74.2% of flights departing from Christchurch International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Christchurch International Airport from central Christchurch, it'll take around 1 hour if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CHC:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
If you're landing on a late Christchurch International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near MNL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar to explore Manila and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Manila. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Manila in February.
Book your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Manila during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CHC to MNL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC on average.
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