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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $491. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Manila.$463 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Mon, Sep 28.Round-trip flight with AirAsia and Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $463, select.
Manila.$470 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jan 31, returning Sun, Feb 21.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, Jan 31, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sun, Feb 21, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.
Manila.$474 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 2, returning Mon, Aug 24.Round-trip flight with AirAsia and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, Aug 2, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.
Manila.$479 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 14, returning Tue, Jul 21.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Jul 14, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, Jul 21, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.
Manila.$491 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 8, returning Tue, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with AirAsia and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, Jun 8, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $491, select.
Manila.$493 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 6, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with AirAsia and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
Manila.$500 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 27, returning Mon, Aug 3.Round-trip flight with AirAsia and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Mon, Aug 3, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.
Manila.$507 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 25, returning Fri, Oct 2.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
Manila.$507 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Fri, Nov 27.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Fri, Nov 27, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
Manila.$508 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 30, returning Sat, Jul 4.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sat, Jul 4, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
Manila.$512 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 1, returning Sat, Mar 20.Round-trip flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sat, Mar 20, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.
Manila.$512 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 1, returning Wed, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.
Manila.$512 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20, returning Tue, Oct 27.Round-trip flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.
Manila.$512 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 1, returning Sat, Mar 20.Round-trip flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, Mar 1, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sat, Mar 20, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.
Manila.$513 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 31, returning Tue, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, Jul 31, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $513, select.
Manila.$513 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 21, returning Sat, Sep 19.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Jul 21, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sat, Sep 19, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $513, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from $528
Jun
from $491
Jul
from $479
Aug
from $474
Sep
from $463
Oct
from $512
Nov
from $507
Dec
from $590
Jan
from $544
Feb
from $523
Mar
from $512
Apr
from $560

Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo to Manila below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manila Ninoy Aquino.

Manila Ninoy Aquino

10km from central Manila
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Clark International

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Colombo to Manila: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$463
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino is $463. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino. But we found flights with one stop from $463.
There are no flights flying from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo and Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manila is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Manila Ninoy Aquino is AirAsia.

Traveling from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): What you need to know

  • Manila is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Colombo to MNL. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to MNL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

  • Located around 32 kilometers from the center of Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • 74% of flights taking off from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport land at their destination on time.

About Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MNL:

  • Grab a Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight.

Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila

  • Central Manila is around 11 kilometers from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.

  • It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport is $221. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $463. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to MNL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport ticket.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Colombo to MNL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). December is when most people travel to Manila. If crowds aren't your thing, go in October.

  • When booking your Colombo to MNL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Manila, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

More about Manila

  • Start your Manila trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Manila Cathedral are highlights which should be on any well-planned Manila itinerary.

Explore more of the Philippines

  • You've visited Manila, now it's time to discover other parts of the Philippines. Journey around 209 kilometers north to Baguio to check off its top attractions. From Baguio City to Botanical Garden and Camp John Hay, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If there's time to check out another side of the Philippines, head for Naga, about 257 kilometers east of Manila. Haciendas De Naga, Infinite Flora and Asog Vineyard and Resort are among the biggest draws.

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