Direct flights from Manila (MNL) to Laoag City (LAO): 12 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 67% of the last 15 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 15 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 411 km, an estimated 1 hour 2 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Manila and Laoag City. Updated 21 September 2026 at 14:18 UTC.
MNLManilasmooth · +12
LAOLaoag Citytracking
411 km · ~1h 02m est.
dep bank 04:25–20:5012x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 12x weekly · nonstop
67% on time
of the last 15 operated MNL → LAO flights arrived within 15 minutes
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop MNL to LAO flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at MNL is the weaker end, route health score 84/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on MNL–LAO?
Operators schedule morning departures around 04:25 from MNL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the LAO delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from MNL to LAO?
Great-circle distance is 411 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 59–65 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does MNL–LAO fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 17 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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