This is a particularly interesting fare for travellers who do not
need a conventional return ticket.
Air China one-way flights from
Venice to Manila are available for only €208,
including 23 kg checked baggage.
We found the same fare across numerous departures in August and
September 2026, all using the same one-stop itinerary through Beijing.
23 kg checked baggage included.
Air China CA974
Flight time: approximately 10 hours.
The 21:30 departure from Venice is convenient for a long-haul
overnight sector and avoids losing most of the departure day.
Air China CA179
Flight time: approximately 5h25.
The main schedule weakness is the
00:20 arrival in Manila. Immigration, baggage
collection and transport mean you may not reach your accommodation
until well after 01:00.
The itinerary includes a
5h25 connection at Beijing Capital Airport.
This is longer than ideal, but it remains a single-airline itinerary
with no self-transfer and no overnight airport stay.
At a headline fare of only €208 including checked baggage, the longer
connection is a compromise we can accept, although it prevents the
schedule from receiving a particularly high score.
This deal is not designed for travellers who simply want a standard
one- or two-week return holiday from Venice.
The €208 fare becomes particularly interesting if you are planning a
longer Philippines or Southeast Asia trip.
You could fly into Manila, travel around the Philippines and then
continue elsewhere in Asia before eventually booking a separate
flight back to Europe from another city.
For example, your return journey could potentially begin from
Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali or
another Asian gateway.
This gives independent travellers considerably more freedom than
being tied to a fixed return date from Manila.
The €208 fare was found with
Mytrip through Skyscanner Malta.
The booking flow is available in
English, despite the fare being accessed through
Skyscanner Malta.
The displayed fare includes
23 kg checked baggage, making this much stronger
than a basic hand-baggage-only one-way fare.
Always verify the final price, baggage allowance and passenger
details on the payment page before completing the purchase.
Availability is one of the strongest parts of this deal.
We found eight departure dates between August and
September 2026, all using the same flight schedule and all displayed
from approximately €208 one way.
An exceptionally cheap full-service one-way fare to Southeast Asia with checked baggage and strong availability. The long Beijing connection, late Manila arrival and seasonal weather risk are the main compromises.
At only €208 one way, including 23 kg checked baggage, the fare is extremely competitive for travellers starting a longer Philippines or Southeast Asia journey.
The routing is simple with only one connection, and finding eight departures at the same fare gives travellers meaningful flexibility.
The compromises are primarily schedule-related. The 5h25 Beijing connection adds a fair amount of waiting time, while the 00:20 Manila arrival means the first hotel night begins very late.
August and September are also not the strongest weather months for the Philippines, so travellers planning island-heavy itineraries should keep some flexibility in their schedule.
For someone looking for a normal one-week return holiday, this is not necessarily the right fare. For someone beginning a long Philippines trip, backpacking journey, extended Asia holiday or open-jaw itinerary, however, €208 is extremely attractive.
Dino Score: 8.5/10.
This €208 flight is particularly useful for travellers planning a
longer Philippines or Southeast Asia journey.
Manila is your arrival point, but it does not need to be the main focus
of the trip. The Philippines has thousands of islands, so the best
accommodation strategy is usually to
book several different bases rather than one long Manila stay.
The Air China itinerary arrives at Manila Ninoy Aquino International
Airport at approximately 00:20.
After immigration, baggage collection and ground transport, you may not
reach your accommodation until well after 01:00.
For the first night, I would prioritise
easy access, 24-hour reception and a straightforward transfer
rather than crossing the city simply to save a small amount on the
room rate.
Also inform the hotel that you will be arriving after midnight so your
reservation is not treated as a no-show.
Manila is enormous, so choosing the right area can make a significant difference to your first few days.
A practical choice for first-time visitors looking for a large
selection of hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
Makati can work particularly well for
one or two nights at the beginning of the trip
before continuing elsewhere in the Philippines.
Bonifacio Global City offers a modern, polished environment with
restaurants, shopping and newer hotels.
It can be particularly attractive for travellers who want a
comfortable introduction to Manila before beginning a longer
island trip.
Consider this area if your priority is exploring Manila's historic
centre and colonial heritage.
For a first-night arrival after midnight, however, I would usually
favour convenience over sightseeing location and move here later if
desired.
The strongest reason to use a cheap one-way fare like this is the freedom to build a much larger Philippines itinerary.
Palawan is an obvious addition for travellers interested in
dramatic limestone scenery, beaches and island hopping.
Depending on the route, you could look at
El Nido, Coron or other parts of Palawan.
Avoid trying to squeeze too many different areas into only a few
days because transfers can consume a substantial part of the trip.
Cebu can work as both a destination and a practical gateway to
other parts of the central Philippines.
Depending on your plans, combine Cebu with beaches, waterfalls,
diving or onward ferry connections.
Bohol is easy to combine with Cebu and offers a mix of beaches and
inland sightseeing.
It can be a good option for travellers who want more variety than
simply moving between beach resorts.
Siargao is popular for surfing, beaches, island trips and a slower
tropical atmosphere.
Because reaching the island requires additional transport, it makes
more sense when you can stay for several nights rather than rushing
through.
This is only one possible structure. Because the Venice-Manila ticket is one way, you are free to make the trip considerably shorter or longer.
Recover from the long journey and explore the city before taking the first domestic flight.
Beaches, island hopping and several slower days.
Explore the central Philippines and combine islands if desired.
Add a final tropical stop before continuing your journey.
A one-way ticket means you do not necessarily need to fly back to Europe from Manila.
A normal return ticket forces you to return to the same city on a fixed
date.
With this fare, you could travel through the Philippines and then
continue to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
or elsewhere in Asia.
Your eventual flight back to Europe could therefore depart from another
major Asian gateway rather than Manila.
Before committing to non-refundable accommodation, however, it is
sensible to have at least a rough onward-travel plan and understand any
immigration or onward-ticket requirements that apply to your trip.
The €208 departures are concentrated in August and September.
These months can bring wetter and more unsettled conditions in parts of
the Philippines, and tropical weather can occasionally affect domestic
flights and ferries.
For that reason, I would avoid building an itinerary where every hotel,
ferry and domestic flight is tightly connected with no spare time.
Where the price difference is reasonable,
flexible or free-cancellation hotel rates can be
particularly useful.
For most travellers using this one-way fare, I would book
only one or two nights in Manila initially.
The first night should prioritise convenience because of the 00:20
arrival. After that, use Manila as the gateway to the rest of the
Philippines rather than automatically booking a long city stay.
A combination such as
Manila + Palawan + Cebu/Bohol + another island makes
much better use of a longer trip.
Because the international ticket is one way, there is no fixed trip
length. Build the accommodation around your own route rather than
letting the hotel dates dictate the journey.
Search accommodation
separately for each destination instead of entering
one long Manila stay.
Start with your first Manila hotel, then search each island or city as
you build the rest of the trip.
The destinations and suggested stay lengths above are general trip-planning ideas for travellers using the Venice-Manila one-way fare. This is not a package holiday and accommodation, domestic flights, ferries and onward international travel are booked separately. Hotel prices, ratings, transport schedules, weather conditions, cancellation policies and availability can change. Always verify the complete reservation details before payment.
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