Traveling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
Beijing and Manila are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Every week, there are 21 Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 01:10 Cebu Pacific Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:35 with Air China.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PEK to MNL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Manila (and then other destinations in Philippines) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Cebu Pacific Air.
With a reliable 83.33% of services landing on schedule, Air China has the best on-time record for PEK to MNL flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PEK and MNL:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
AED 562 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 1,125. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from PEK to MNL, reserve your trip ten months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Beijing Capital International Airport from central Beijing, it takes around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near PEK:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
If you're coming in on a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MNL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar to explore Manila and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center by car.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Manila in February.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PEK to MNL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Philippines you'll want to see. About 8 kilometers north-east of Manila, a trip to Quezon City will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
Around 13 kilometers south-east of Manila, Taguig is another essential stop in Philippines. Experience major highlights starting with Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Center or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.