Seeing Taal Volcano from a plane
An island volcano inside a lake that fills an ancient caldera, about 40 miles south of Manila. Its 2020 eruption blanketed nearby towns in ash; look for Volcano Island in the middle of Taal Lake and the crater ridge of Tagaytay above it.
4 of our routes pass it. Philippines · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Manila to Singapore: sit on the left, on the climb, 8 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong to Manila | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Manila to Singapore | Left | on the climb, 8 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Manila | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Tokyo to Singapore | Right | 211 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Taal Volcano from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Taal Volcano from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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