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How to Get from Leyte to Manila

Philippine Airlines flies Tacloban to Manila four times a day. Also the Manila departure times and where long-distance buses leave at PITX.

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Last updated: October 27, 2026

How to Get from Leyte to Manila

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Tacloban is the gateway to Leyte and the Eastern Visayas, and flying is the practical way back to Manila.

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Leyte to Manila by Flight

Philippine Airlines flies from Tacloban to Manila 4 times a day, at 07:00, 08:50, 15:05 and 19:40. The flight takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. In the other direction the flights leave Manila at 04:40, 06:25, 13:00 and 16:45.[1] Cebu Pacific also serves Tacloban, and its flights from Manila use NAIA Terminal 3.[2]

The terminal building of Tacloban Airport
The terminal building of Tacloban AirportPhoto: mtoz from san francisco, ca, usa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Leyte to Manila by Bus

Long-distance buses to the Visayas use PITX in Manila. They board at Gate 2, and Philtranco sells its Visayas and Mindanao tickets at booth 1.[3]

Tacloban to Cebu

Philippine Airlines also flies from Tacloban to Cebu, for example at 08:45 on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and at 18:40 daily until 16 December, then at 17:45 daily. The timetable covers 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027.[1]

Getting to PITX

PITX opened in December 2018 on Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard next to CAVITEX.[4] The EDSA Carousel serves it from Cubao, Megamall, Pasay Rotonda, EDSA Ayala (MRT), MOA and MCU. Parking is open 24 hours, and private vehicles use floor 3.[3]

Timetable

Leyte - Manila More info / Tickets
Flight Leyte - Manila $ 77.65–103.13 1h 20m – 1h 35m
  • →  Economy 05:55, 06:50, 07:30, 09:25, 10:05, 13:45, 14:15, 15:10, 16:20, 18:00, 18:35, 18:55, 19:55
Bus Leyte - Manila $ 42.12–42.21 16h 38m – 17h 3m
  • →  Regular 08:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Leyte to Manila?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Leyte to Manila, including current prices and schedules.

How often do flights run from Tacloban to Manila?

Philippine Airlines flies 4 times a day, at 07:00, 08:50, 15:05 and 19:40.

How long does the flight from Tacloban to Manila take?

About 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes.

When do flights leave Manila for Tacloban?

Philippine Airlines flies at 04:40, 06:25, 13:00 and 16:45.

Which airlines fly this route?

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific both serve Tacloban. Cebu Pacific flights from Manila use NAIA Terminal 3.

Where do long-distance buses to the Visayas leave in Manila?

From PITX, Gate 2. Philtranco sells its Visayas and Mindanao tickets at booth 1.

Does Philippine Airlines fly from Tacloban to Cebu?

Yes. Flights leave at 08:45 on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and in the evening daily, at 18:40 until 16 December and at 17:45 after that.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Philippine Airlines: Domestic Winter Timetable (October 25, 2026 - March 27, 2027, as of October 19, 2026). Retrieved October 27, 2026.
  2. [2] Cebu Pacific: Cebu Pacific Destinations, Airports, and Terminal Numbers. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  3. [3] Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX): Transport: gates, booths, routes. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  4. [4] Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX): Home. Retrieved October 21, 2026.

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