{ "response": { "Key": "ILO-MNL", "orig": { "code": "ILO", "type": "airport", "city": "Iloilo", "fullCity": "Iloilo, Philippines", "airport": "Iloilo Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MNL", "type": "airport", "city": "Manila", "fullCity": "Manila, Philippines", "airport": "Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Iloilo to Manila?", "answer": "The flight from Iloilo to Manila covers about 270 miles and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes nonstop. The return leg is also around 1 hour 20 minutes, so both directions are essentially the same duration.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Iloilo to Manila?", "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of non‑stop flights from Iloilo to Manila — Cebu Pacific (5J), AirAsia Philippines (Z2), and Philippine Airlines (PR) all fly the route daily. Together they offer over 200 weekly non‑stops, with departures spread across the morning, afternoon, and evening, including overnight red‑eyes. The flight takes about 70–85 minutes.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "redeye_flights", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Manila?", "answer": "At Ninoy Aquino International Airport, taxis and ride-hailing services like Grab are the most common ways into the city, with Grab being widely preferred for its fixed pricing and convenience. Metered yellow airport taxis and coupon-based white taxis are available at designated stands, but traffic can make travel times unpredictable. A limited express bus service, the P2P Premium Bus, connects Terminal 3 to key points like Makati and Ortigas, though it runs on a fixed schedule. There is no direct rail link from the airport; the closest LRT/MRT stations require a taxi or jeepney ride. Car rentals are an option but are less popular due to heavy congestion.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy_Aquino_International_Airport", "title": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T19:20:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_the_Greater_Manila_Area", "title": "List of airports in the Greater Manila Area", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-05-13T05:46:19Z" }, { "url": "https://www.miaa.gov.ph/index.php/bids-and-awards/bid-bulletins/bid-bulletin-no-2023-11-ninoy-aquino-international-airport-public-private-partnership-project-naia-ppp-project", "title": "Bid Bulletin No. 2023-11 - Ninoy Aquino International Airport Public-Private Partnership Project (NAIA PPP) Project", "time_published": "2023-11-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.miaa.gov.ph/index.php/bids-and-awards/bid-bulletins/bid-bulletin-no-2023-02-ninoy-aquino-international-airport-public-private-partnership-project-naia-ppp-project", "title": "Bid Bulletin No. 2023-02 - Ninoy Aquino International Airport Public-Private Partnership Project (NAIA PPP) Project", "time_published": "2023-02-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy%20Aquino%20International%20Airport", "title": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T01:34:57Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Iloilo to Manila?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights operate from Iloilo to Manila. Cebu Pacific (5J), Philippine Airlines (PR), and AirAsia Philippines (Z2) all offer daily nonstop red‑eyes, with departures typically between 9:05 PM and 11:50 PM. The latest departures land just after midnight (early hours), while the earlier evening departures arrive the same night.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Iloilo to Manila?", "answer": "Cebu Pacific (5J), AirAsia Philippines (Z2), and Philippine Airlines (PR) operate nonstop flights from Iloilo to Manila. Cebu Pacific runs 73 weekly flights, AirAsia Philippines 74, and Philippine Airlines 56, with departures spread throughout the day from early morning to late evening. Specific per‑carrier fares aren't available, but these three carriers dominate the nonstop market on this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Manila?", "answer": "December to February offers the coolest, driest weather and fewer crowds outside the Christmas peak." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Iloilo to Manila?", "answer": "For domestic flights within the Philippines, bring a government-issued ID like a passport, driver's license, or national ID, and have a payment method for baggage fees. No visa or Real ID is required, and vaccination certificates are generally not needed, but check for any health advisories." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Manila?", "answer": "Manila has one main airport, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which serves all commercial flights to the capital." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Iloilo Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Iloilo City, the most direct way to reach Iloilo International Airport is by taxi or ride‑share, taking about 30–45 minutes on the 24 km route via the Iloilo–Cabatuan Road; this is the fastest option and the most popular for travelers with luggage. Public jeepneys and buses serve the corridor at lower cost, but they make frequent stops and can be crowded, so they are better for budget‑conscious travelers with light bags. Driving yourself is also possible—the airport has paid parking—but you’ll need to navigate local traffic. There is no dedicated airport shuttle bus.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_International_Airport", "title": "Iloilo International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T11:44:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo%20International%20Airport", "title": "Iloilo International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T15:31:37Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo%20%28disambiguation%29", "title": "Iloilo (disambiguation)", "time_published": "2026-01-23T11:50:58Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Iloilo", "title": "Port of Iloilo", "time_published": "2026-06-23T11:37:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port%20of%20Iloilo", "title": "Port of Iloilo", "time_published": "2026-02-26T06:45:21Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Manila airport?", "answer": "Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport does not have on-site hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals. The nearest hotels are located off-airport and require a shuttle or taxi, with several options in the surrounding Pasay and Parañaque areas. For a comfortable rest, travelers typically book a nearby hotel connected by a short drive.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/manila-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Manila Airport Guide (MNL) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-09T14:00:19Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy_Aquino_International_Airport", "title": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T19:20:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy%20Aquino%20International%20Airport", "title": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T01:34:57Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/manila/activities/private_one_way_transfer_from_manila_to_manila_airport-XJCOS4", "title": "Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/manila/activities/private_departure_airport_transfer_in_manila_bay_and_makati_area-X2M0SU?property=MNLSI", "title": "Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area", "time_published": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airpaz.com/en/airports/ninoy-aquino-international-airport-mnl", "title": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) information - Airpaz", "time_published": "2026-04-14T00:00:28Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?", "answer": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) offers currency exchange offices and free Wi‑Fi across its terminals, with money changers and bank branches located in both the arrival and departure areas. Prayer rooms or chapels are also available, including a Catholic chapel in Terminal 3 and multi‑faith rooms in other terminals. Free Wi‑Fi is provided in all terminals, typically accessible in public and pre‑departure zones.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy_Aquino_International_Airport", "title": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T19:20:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_Ninoy_Aquino_International_Airport_Terminal_3", "title": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-29T10:35:05Z" }, { "url": "https://www.miaa.gov.ph/index.php/announcements/press-releases/miaa-unveils-new-transit-lounge-in-naia-terminal-1", "title": "MIAA Unveils New Transit Lounge in NAIA Terminal 1", "time_published": "2024-07-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.miaa.gov.ph/index.php/announcements/press-releases/naia-rises-in-rankings-of-worlds-most-internationally-connected-airports", "title": "NAIA rises in rankings of world's most internationally connected airports", "time_published": "2023-09-24T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_International_Airport", "title": "Ninoy Aquino International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-08-29T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Iloilo to Manila?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Iloilo to Manila is the Airbus A320-100, with a few A321-100s also appearing. On connecting itineraries via Cebu, the longer leg typically uses an A320-100, A321-100, or occasionally an A330-300, while the short hop is operated by a De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, though these Airbus narrowbodies dominate the route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Iloilo to Manila?", "answer": "Philippines AirAsia (Z2), Cebu Pacific (5J), and Philippine Airlines (PR) operate nonstop Iloilo–Manila flights, but none belong to a global airline alliance — Philippines AirAsia and Cebu Pacific are low-cost carriers outside the alliance system, and Philippine Airlines is a full-service carrier that is not a member of any alliance. No alliance serves this route nonstop, though connecting itineraries via other hubs could involve alliance carriers.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Iloilo to Manila?", "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline. Most carriers on this domestic route include a free carry-on, but low-cost or basic fares may not include a checked bag, while standard fares typically allow one checked bag." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Iloilo to Manila?", "answer": "Flights from Iloilo to Manila generally offer Economy and Business class, though flat‑bed seats are uncommon on this short route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins offer better options for same-day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not." } } } }