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Philippines

Manila

Gateway to Palawan and Cebu. The city itself is a stopover, not a destination.

When to go

Feb, Mar, Apr tend to be the best months here. Sep is usually the one to avoid.

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Feb
31° / 23°Light rain
Mar
32° / 25°Dry
Apr
34° / 26°Light rain

What a day costs

Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.

Backpacking
IDR 165,000per day
Comfortable
IDR 265,000per day
Treating yourself
IDR 515,000per day

Getting there

Visa for an Indonesian passport
Visa-free entry
Flight time from CGK
3.9 hours
Airport
MNL

Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.

Typical return fare by month

Cheapest in Jan — about 46% below the dearest month

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Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.

Things to book ahead

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