Flights Bangkok → Manila (BKK-MNL) — THB Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Bangkok to Manila connects Thailand with the capital of the Philippines, a route carrying business travellers, tourists, students, and a share of the wider movement of people across Southeast Asia. At around 35 flights a week it is frequent and well served by both full-service and low-cost carriers.

Block time is about 3.3 hours. Manila is also a major hub for travel onward across the Philippine archipelago, so the route serves both city visitors and travellers using Manila as a gateway to the islands.

Airlines on this route

Five carriers fly BKK-MNL: Thai Airways and Philippine Airlines on the full-service side, with Cebu Pacific, Thai AirAsia and Thai Vietjet covering the low-cost end. Full-service fares include baggage; the low-cost carriers price the seat low and charge baggage and extras separately. With a wide line-up on the route, comparing the all-in cost once add-ons are counted is the practical way to find the best value.

THB fares

BKK-MNL fares stay competitive thanks to the frequency, lifting around the year-end holidays, Holy Week and the Thai school breaks. For those peaks, six to ten weeks of lead time is sensible. Outside them, the low-cost carriers’ early fares are the cheapest seats, and three to six weeks usually finds a good THB price. Mid-week departures are typically softer than weekends.

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About Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines and the dense, energetic heart of its largest metropolitan area — a city of historic Intramuros, busy bayside districts and a deep, distinctive food culture. For travellers from Bangkok it works as a city destination and, just as often, as the entry point to the rest of the Philippines: the country’s beaches, islands and dive regions are reached by onward connections from Manila.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Bangkok to Manila? Direct BKK-MNL flights are operated by Thai Airways, Philippine Airlines, 5J, Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet. Compare baggage allowance, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.

How long is the BKK-MNL flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 3.3 hours. The BKK-MNL route runs roughly 35 flights per week across all carriers.

How far ahead should I book BKK-MNL for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates, and 10-14 weeks for peak periods (Songkran, New Year, Hajj/Umrah season), typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.

What is the checked baggage allowance on BKK-MNL? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 20-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking.

Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Philippines? visa-free 30 days (ASEAN). Check the latest requirements with the embassy or mfa.go.th before booking.

Related routes

• BKK airport
• MNL airport