Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Jacksons International Airport (POM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Port Moresby is UTC+10, which is two hours ahead of Manila.
Every week, there are nine Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 00:30 Philippine Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:25 with Philippine Airlines.
To ensure you catch your MNL to POM flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as 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.
Philippine Airlines is your gateway to exploring Port Moresby (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Papua New Guinea!). Check out the direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport offered by this airline.
Philippine Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MNL to POM flights. A reliable 84.62% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MNL and POM include:
Changi International Airport
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
$394 is the best price for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight. Return flights start from $707. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from MNL to POM, book your trip eight months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Of all flights departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
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 you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MNL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Jacksons International Airport (POM)
If you're arriving on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near POM:
Getting from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to central Port Moresby
Jacksons International Airport to central Port Moresby has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Port Moresby in February.
Lock in your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Jacksons International Airport for December if you want to go to Port Moresby during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MNL to POM in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Papua New Guinea you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north of Port Moresby, a trip to Lae will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Lae War Cemetery, Lae Botanic Gardens and Amelia Earhart Memorial Lae PNG.
Another favourite destination in Papua New Guinea, Popondetta is around 145 kilometres north-east of Port Moresby. Plan to visit highlights including Doreen Park.