Air tickets Almaty — Manila

Looking for cheap flights from Almaty to Manila? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable option, compare connections offered by different airlines, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

This page brings together the essentials for the route: distance and travel time, connection options, which airlines serve Almaty to Manila, what the fare depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Manila.

General information about flights between Almaty and Manila

The distance between Almaty and Manila is about 5,300 km. There is no non-stop service, so the trip involves a connection: the shortest itineraries take around 8 hours in the air, layover time excluded. Manila is 3 hours ahead of Almaty. Kazakhstan citizens need a Philippine visa, arranged in advance either at a consulate or online; check the current requirements before you travel. The route is chosen for the island resorts, for diving and for business trips to South-East Asia.

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Flight schedule Almaty — Manila

There are no non-stop flights between Almaty and Manila, so every option involves at least one change of plane. The fastest connections are via Chengdu (about 8 hours of flying time in total) and Guangzhou (about 8 hours 25 minutes). Routings via Seoul, Hanoi, Beijing, Shanghai and Bangkok are also available; the Istanbul option is the longest at around 17 hours 35 minutes.

The number of flights and the schedule vary by day of the week and by season, so it is easiest to check the current dates and departure times in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on how full each flight is.

How much does a flight from Almaty to Manila cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the number of connections and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price — it is recalculated daily. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact amount including all fees, and lets you pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Almaty — Manila route

• China Southern — operates one of the legs (via Guangzhou)
• Air China — operates both legs: Almaty — Beijing and Beijing — Manila
• China Eastern — operates one of the legs (via Shanghai)
• Asiana Airlines — operates both legs: Almaty — Seoul and Seoul — Manila
• Qatar Airways — operates both legs: Almaty — Doha and Doha — Manila
• Turkish Airlines — operates the Istanbul — Manila leg

The full list of airlines and possible flight combinations for your chosen dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Almaty to Manila: travel options

There is no non-stop flight between Almaty and Manila, so the journey consists of at least two separate flights.

The shortest options are a single connection at a Chinese hub: Chengdu, Guangzhou, Beijing or Shanghai. Convenient connections also exist in Seoul and Hanoi, while routings via Doha and Istanbul are noticeably longer. Two-stop combinations exist as well: they are sometimes cheaper, but the total travel time grows considerably.

Compare the options by total travel time, layover length and price. For Asian hubs, check in advance whether you need a transit visa and whether you will have to reclaim your baggage when switching carriers.

Please note: if you fly with a connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the country where you change planes.

Find return flights from Manila to Almaty

Manila airport

Flights arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 7 km south of downtown Manila. You can reach the city by taxi or ride-hailing app, by airport shuttle bus, or on city buses and jeepneys.

What to see in Manila

The capital of the Philippines on the shore of Manila Bay, a lively city with a Spanish colonial heritage. It combines historic churches and fortresses with modern business districts.

• Intramuros — the old Spanish walled city with Fort Santiago
• San Agustin Church — the oldest stone church in the country and a UNESCO site
• Manila Cathedral — the main Catholic church in the heart of Intramuros
• Rizal Park — a memorial park honouring the national hero Jose Rizal
• Manila Bay waterfront — famous for its spectacular sunsets
• Binondo — one of the oldest Chinatowns in the world, packed with street food

The Philippine islands are closer than they look: choose a convenient connection to Manila in the Freedom Travel search and buy your ticket online.