{"response": {"Key": "MNL-MY", "orig": {"code": "MNL", "type": "airport", "city": "Manila", "fullCity": "Manila, Philippines", "airport": "Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MY", "type": "country", "country": "Malaysia"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Manila?", "answer": "From Manila you have non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the main gateway. You can also fly non-stop to Kota Kinabalu in Borneo. One-stop connections via Kuala Lumpur reach Penang, Langkawi, and Johor Bahru. Choose Kuala Lumpur for city life and transit, Penang for food and heritage, Langkawi for beaches, and Kota Kinabalu for nature and Mount Kinabalu."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Manila to Malaysia?", "answer": "From Manila, non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur take about 3 hours 45 minutes. Flying to other Malaysian cities like Kota Kinabalu typically requires a connection in Kuala Lumpur and takes 6 to 8 hours total."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Manila to Malaysia?", "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Manila to Malaysia. You can fly directly to Kuala Lumpur with Philippine Airlines, AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines, typically taking about 3 hours and 45 minutes. Cebu Pacific and AirAsia also operate direct flights to Kota Kinabalu in around 2 hours and 20 minutes. If you are heading to Penang or other Malaysian cities, one-stop connections via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore are common, with total travel times around 6 to 8 hours."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Manila to Malaysia?", "answer": "Non-stop flights from Manila to Malaysia are offered by Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Philippine Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. One-stop options include Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Manila to Malaysia?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Kuala Lumpur are usually February through March and September through October, outside of peak summer and major holidays like Christmas, New Year, and Eid. Midweek departures — especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays — and early-morning or late-night flights tend to offer the lowest fares, while peak summer and holiday periods are typically more expensive.", "methodology": "The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?", "answer": "Popular cities in Malaysia include Kuala Lumpur for its iconic Petronas Towers and food scene, Penang for George Town's heritage and street art, Langkawi for beaches, Malacca for history and Kota Kinabalu for nature and islands."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Manila?", "answer": "From Manila to Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the primary gateway with the most frequent flights and excellent connections to trains, buses, and domestic routes. For beach resorts, consider flying directly into Penang or Langkawi, while Kota Kinabalu serves Borneo's nature and island destinations."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?", "answer": "For Malaysia, the best weather on the west coast including Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi is generally from November to March, while the east coast including the Perhentian Islands is driest from March to October."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Manila, the most popular and often fastest way to reach Ninoy Aquino International Airport is by ride‑share or metered taxi, though travel times vary heavily with traffic. Several public bus routes, including the premium P2P airport bus, connect major hubs like Cubao and Makati to the terminals for a low fare. A light rail line serves the airport vicinity, but it requires a transfer and a short walk or tricycle ride to the terminal, making it less convenient with luggage. Driving and parking are possible, with both short‑term and long‑term lots available at each terminal, but traffic congestion can make this the slowest option during peak hours.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "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"}]}}}}