Kannur to Manila flight guide for Indians — best 1-stop routings via Singapore/KL, airlines, fares, baggage and Philippines visa info.
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Quick answer: Kannur to Manila flights take about ≈ 13–17h (1-stop via SIN/KUL/BKK), No non-stop — 1-stop via Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) or Bangkok (BKK). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest CNN–MNL fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Kannur to Manila? FlightGPT compares live CNN to MNL fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Kannur to Manila non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Kannur-Manila fare is one search away.
From Kannur you fly domestic (IndiGo or Air India) to Bengaluru or Chennai, then international. Singapore Airlines/Scoot connect via Singapore, Malaysia Airlines/AirAsia/Batik Air via Kuala Lumpur, and Thai Airways via Bangkok. The Manila legs are operated by Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific or the hub carrier. Singapore and KL usually give the smoothest single-ticket combinations for Kerala flyers.
Singapore (SIN) is the most reliable, with frequent MNL flights; Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is often the cheapest on AirAsia; Bangkok (BKK) works when timings align. Manila's easterly position makes the total trip a longer 13–17 hours.
For the international first leg, see our Kannur to Singapore guide.
Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) has four terminals; international arrivals usually land at T1 or T3. Makati, the business district, is only about 7 km away, but heavy traffic means a 30–60 minute drive. Use official airport taxi coupon counters or a Grab booking rather than touts, and carry Philippine pesos — ATMs are available at all terminals.
Full-service carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Malaysia Airlines include 25–30 kg checked baggage in economy. Budget legs on Scoot, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia charge for bags, so pre-purchase 20 kg if needed. Return economy fares from Kannur generally run ₹34,000–₹62,000 depending on dates and how far ahead you book.
Booking 8–10 weeks early helps, and keeping a 3-hour-plus layover protects you when domestic and international tickets are separate PNRs.
The Philippines has a dry season (roughly December to May) and a wet, typhoon season (June to October). December to February offers the most comfortable, drier weather but the highest fares. March to May is hot. September to November can be good value between typhoons, but monitor weather advisories. Holy Week (March/April) is a domestic peak, so book early if travelling then.
Manila is a major base for Indian shipping crew and BPO professionals and a gateway to the Philippines' islands — Palawan, Cebu, Bohol and Boracay are short domestic hops. The capital offers historic Intramuros, big malls and a lively food scene. Widespread English makes travel easy for Indians, and Indian restaurants in Makati and BGC make vegetarian dining straightforward.
Indian passport holders generally need a visa for the Philippines, obtained in advance as a sticker or e-visa through the embassy or online e-Visa system. Holders of a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japan, Australia or Canada visa may enter visa-free for up to 14 days under set conditions. Standard tourist visa processing usually takes 5–10 working days, so apply early and confirm current rules before booking.
No non-stop exists. You connect through a hub, with total travel time of roughly 13–17 hours via Singapore, KL or Bangkok.
The distance is about 5,150 km, which together with the layover makes the journey around 13–17 hours.
Economy round-trips typically range ₹34,000–₹62,000 depending on season and airline, with the best fares usually 8–10 weeks out.
Generally yes, though holders of a valid US/UK/Schengen/Japan visa may enter visa-free for up to 14 days under set conditions.
Manila is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India, on UTC+8 against IST at UTC+5:30.
Ninoy Aquino Airport is about 7 km from Makati, though traffic can make the drive take 30–60 minutes.
What you pay on the Kannur–Manila route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Kannur to Manila live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across .
Last-minute Kannur to Manila fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Kannur Manila prices across — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Kannur and Manila — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 13–17h (1-stop via SIN/KUL/BKK). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Kannur Manila ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Kannur–Manila fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service carrier ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.