Cheap flights from Glasgow to Manila

The shoulder weeks around July tend to offer lower prices than the peak summer holiday period, even though July itself is recorded as the cheapest month. Travelers often book several months ahead when planning departures in winter or early spring, while August remains busy with families on longer vacations. Midweek flights generally carry less demand than those leaving on weekends, and you should factor in that Manila experiences heavy rainfall during its monsoon season from June through September.

The route carries a mix of low-cost carriers alongside full-service airlines. Easyjet appears as the budget option among the list, while Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Aer Lingus operate as traditional network carriers with more comprehensive baggage and seating options. BA CityFlyer and KLM Cityhopper function as regional subsidiaries feeding into their parent airlines' long-haul connections. Since no direct flights exist, passengers typically make one or two transfers at hubs such as Frankfurt, Doha, Dubai, Amsterdam, London Heathrow, or Dublin depending on which carrier combination suits the itinerary.

Before you land you should have arranged a transfer from Ninoy Aquino Intl to your accommodation in Manila. The airport sits roughly twenty kilometers east of Makati and about thirty kilometers southeast of central Manila, so travel time depends heavily on traffic conditions that can be unpredictable during rush hours. Taxis are licensed at the terminal with meters running for most journeys, while ride-hailing services have designated pickup zones outside arrivals. You may also want to arrange airport currency exchange or withdraw local funds before heading into the city center.

Currency

PHP (₱)

Power sockets

Type A, B, C · 220 V

Language

Taglish, Filipino, English

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+63

Internet domain

.ph

Population of Manila

14.0 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Manila)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify whether your connecting flights are booked on a single ticket so that missed connections trigger rebooking rather than separate purchases.
• Check baggage allowances carefully if you combine a low-cost carrier with a full-service airline on different segments of the same journey.
• Confirm visa or entry requirements for the Philippines well before departure since document rules change without much notice.
• Plan your transfer from Ninoy Aquino Intl in advance because road conditions can delay arrival at your hotel by an hour or more during peak traffic.
• Consider booking flights outside July if you prefer drier weather despite slightly higher fares compared with the cheapest month.