Flight from Manila to Malang

Malang is East Java’s second-largest city in Indonesia. Home for more than 800,000 people in the municipal, Malang is the keeper of a long history of Singhasari Kingdom. There are many thought-provoking places to visit in Malang as it still preserves its cultural heritage from the Kanjuruhan Kingdom to Dutch’s period. Visit its historical sites from museums to its landmark exclusively in Malang. Not only being a history keeper for Indonesia, but Malang also is called an educational city because it has Indonesia’s best universities like Brawijaya University and Malang State University.

Best time to fly from Manila to Malang

To explore the city, or doing some sightseeing around Malang, you can swing by from June to October. The weather, temperature are ideal for outdoor activities. Thus you itinerary will not be altered to suit the weather. Peak season in Malang are in August, October and June, purchase your airline tickets as early as possible to avoid marked-up prices. Low season in Malang is in December because of the wet season. However, if you are planning to spend your vacation only indoor, you can come to Malang in that month to save up some cash.

Main airports available in Manila and Malang

Ninoy Aquino International Airport – An airport of many names, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila International Airport and NAIA is located 7 kilometres of south Manilla and Makati. The airport boast to be the focal international gateway connecting the Philippines to the outside world. Some of the airways operate here are Cebu Pacific, Cebgo, PAL Express etc. There are various means of transportations you can use to reach here like bus, taxi, rail and rental car. The airport also is well-equipped with numerous facilities like cafés, eateries, ATM, lounges and many more.

Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport – The Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport is situated in Pakis, Malang, Java, Indonesia. The airport was named after a martyr Abdoel Rachman Saleh who was an Indonesian physiologist and an aviator who was shot by the Dutch during Indonesian National Revolution. The airport is the hub for Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air and Wings Air. Located amidst of Malang, Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport is only 0.58 kilometres from the city's centre. The airport provides many means of transportation outside of the airport. You can choose accordingly based on your trip's budget.

Climate pattern in Manila and Malang

Like other South East Asian states, Malang has a tropical climate with two seasons – dry and wet. The dry season in Malang begins in November till March, and the wet season starts in April till October. December is the month where precipitation is the lowest, so, do expect the effects on the rising temperature for the whole month. Wear your sunscreen to protect you from the sun rays. Make sure to plan your outdoor activities during the early evening when the temperature is cooling down because the hot weather can cause many kinds of unwanted irritation. August is the wettest month; hence, you may see rainfall almost every day regardless of the timing. Do check weather forecast before you plan for any outdoor activities if you are coming during the wet season.

Highlights attractions in Malang

• Sempu Island – Secret gem of Malang – Sempu Island – is the natural wonder that is the keeper of some of the gorgeous beaches in Indonesia. Swing by the Segara Anakan Lagoon that surrounded by a roll of green hills that protect the lagoon from strong wind. The pool in the middle is emerald, yet crystal-clear makes swimming and dipping in the pool even more refreshing. The view you get on Sempu Island is really like a fantasy movie comes to real life.
• Singsosari Temple – During the ancient times, Malang was under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Singosari. You can drop by to explore the ruins and remains from that kingdom in this complex. Singsosari Temple’s structures are uniquely influenced by both Buddhism and Hinduism architectures. You can see numbers of statues embedded together onto the walls with delicate carvings that vary in its symmetries.
• Rainbow Village – Used to be a riverside slum, but now Rainbow Village, Jodipan was transformed to full of shades of colours. A lot of fun sketches, 3D pictures coloured the village to make it lively and more attractive to the eyes. And of course, it is going to look even better on your post on social media. The dark past of this village in Jodipan is now transformed to be full of auspicious colours that make the whole neighbourhood looks vibrant.