Flights to Makati City
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Makati City is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 86 km), Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | MNL | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,261 ft | 75 ft |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | SFS | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,003 ft | 64 ft |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | 87 km (54 mi) | 10,499 ft | 484 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,261 ft, MNL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 75 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Makati City
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makati City to Guangzhou | China | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Makati City to Shenzhen | China | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Makati City to Dongguan | China | 1,214 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Makati City to Foshan | China | 1,256 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Makati City to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,169 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Makati City to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Makati City to Xiamen | China | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Makati City to Bao'an | China | 1,166 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Makati City to Fuzhou | China | 1,293 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Makati City to New Taipei City | Taiwan | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Makati City to Zhongshan | China | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Makati City to Shantou | China | 1,081 km (671 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Makati City to Haikou | China | 1,287 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Makati City to Huizhou | China | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Makati City to Taichung | Taiwan | 1,068 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Makati City to Kaohsiung | Taiwan | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Makati City to Wenzhou | China | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Makati City to Zhuhai | China | 1,165 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Makati City to Puning | China | 1,100 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Makati City to Jieyang | China | 1,113 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Makati City to Tainan | Taiwan | 942 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Makati City to Davao | Philippines | 970 km (603 mi) | about 2 h |
| Makati City to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,754 km (7,925 mi) | about 17 h 6 min |
| Makati City to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,616 km (1,004 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Makati City to Mumbai | India | 5,135 km (3,191 mi) | about 7 h 20 min |
| Makati City to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,220 km (8,836 mi) | about 18 h 59 min |
| Makati City to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,734 km (3,563 mi) | about 8 h 6 min |
| Makati City to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 3,366 km (2,092 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Makati City to Bengaluru | India | 4,688 km (2,913 mi) | about 6 h 46 min |
| Makati City to Hanoi | Vietnam | 1,761 km (1,094 mi) | about 3 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Makati City?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, SFS, CRK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MNL from Makati City city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Makati City on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.