Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Manila eight hours ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LGW to MNL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and MNL:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
ج.م. 16,889 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 27,143. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to MNL, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to MNL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and explore beyond Manila's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ninoy Aquino International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Manila. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for April if you want to go to Manila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 35ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to MNL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Philippines
You've done Manila, now it's time to explore other parts of Philippines. Travel around 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to tick off its popular sights. From Pinky Spikes to Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Philippines, head for Taguig, about 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural are highlights.
