Flight from Manila to Manado

Manado, Indonesia is the heart of North Sulawesi where it is the gateway to the serene, magnificent Minahasa Highlands. Amidst lush green mountains, Manado sits on the Bay of Manado which the beautiful green scenery surrounding it. Home for Minahasa people who are the friendliest people who live by the slogan ‘Tora Samua Basudara’ which means ‘we are all one family’. The hospitality showed by the people coupled with spectacular scenery, makes you feel at home although you are on a stranger’s land.

Best time to fly from Manila to Manado

The best time to visit Manado will be during the dry season, specifically from May to August. The dry season starts from May to October, where the sky is bright and sunny. All the outdoor activities, sightseeing would be best done during the dry season. The wet season starts from November to April, is not that desirable for travelling because of the constant rainy days. However, if you are coming to do indoor activities, visiting during the wet season should not be a problem. Besides, the temperature also will drop significantly, which is comfortable for those who are not used to hot weather in South East Asia.

Main airports available in Manila and Manado

Ninoy Aquino International Airport – Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located at the borderline Paranaque and Pasay. It serves Metro Manila and the Philippines in general because it is one of the focal international gateways that connect the Philippines with the outside world. Located only 7 kilometres from the Makati City, Ninoy Aquino International Airport is easily accessible using different means of transportations like rail, taxi, bus and rental car. Some of the airways that centred here are Cebu Pacific, Cebgo, PAL Express etc. Another fact about this airport is, it was named after an assassinated senator who called Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. The airport was named after him. Not only has its history, but this airport is also well-equipped with facilities like ATM, eateries, duty-free stores, cafés and many more.

Sam Ratulangi International Airport – Sam Ratulangi International Airport is situated 13 kilometres from the central area of Manado. One of the fascinating fact about this airport is, the airport is named after the independence hero, educator Sam Ratulangi. Sam Ratulangi International Airport is also the hub for Lion Air and Wings Air; focus city for Garuda Indonesia and Citilink. The airport also is the only gateway to Bunaken National Marine Park. Regarding the ground transportation to reach here, you can either take metered taxis or Damri buses that are waiting outside of the airport.

Climate pattern in Manila and Manado

Manado has a tropical rainforest climate, with the dry and wet season. However, Manado does not have a real dry month because the precipitation in this city is quite high. This means almost every month you will experience at least a handful of rainy days. January is the wettest month to date, whereas September is the driest month but still have some rainy days. The abundance of humidity probably coming from the influence of the monsoon. Because the location of Manado is close to the equator, the temperature of the city does not fluctuate much. The coldest month in Manado is January with an average of 25.4 degree Celsius, while the hottest month is August with the average 26.6 degree Celsius.

Highlights attractions in Manado

• Hill of Love – Locally known as ‘Bukit Kasih’, Hill of Love is 45 kilometres from south of Manado. You can reach here by bus. Hill of Love is actually an iconic place where people from different religions will hike the hill, meditate and do acts of worships at the misty hill. You can spot a few different houses of worships here a Hindhu temple, church and mosque. On the cliff, you will see a giant face carving of the ancestor of Toar and Lumimuut tribes. There is also a hot spring, foot massage place where you can go after the long hike.
• Bunaken National Park – Tourist all over the world, crowned this place to be the premier diving site in the whole world because of its stunning, colourful reefs. Dive or snorkel your way to witness the beauty of underwater and dancing fishes around you. The place also features many iconic restaurants that sell meals fresh from the sea. After a fun yet tiring adventure in the water, coconut drink with fresh grilled fishes with steaming white rice will be so fulfilling.
• Black Volcanic Beach – Just like the name, the sand are black. The black sand is formed due to volcanic activities by the active volcano near the area. The softest, powdery black sand, one-of-a-kind marine life are some of the reason why you should swing by at Black Volcanic Beach. Enjoy the scenery of sunset or the sunrise. The stark contrast of the black sand and the ray of sunlight is the view will last a lifetime.