Photo: Ray in Manila · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A volcano within a lake within a volcano south of Manila. The tiny volcanic island in Taal Lake inside a massive caldera is one of the Philippines' most dramatic aerial sights.
69Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🌋 MountainType
Routes that pass it69
MNL → PVG
Both Sides
MNL → TSA
Both Sides
PVG → MNL
Both Sides
TSA → MNL
Both Sides
EZE → MNL
Both Sides
MNL → EZE
Both Sides
MNL → TPE
Both Sides
SHA → MNL
Both Sides
TPE → MNL
Both Sides
JAD → MNL
Right
MNL → JAD
Left
MNL → PER
Left
PER → MNL
Right
BSO → MNL
Left
MNL → BSO
Right
BOS → MNL
Left
CYI → MNL
Right
ICN → MNL
Left
KHH → MNL
Right
LEA → MNL
Right
MNL → BOS
Right
MNL → CYI
Left
MNL → ICN
Right
MNL → KHH
Left
MNL → LEA
Left
CRK → MPH
Right
GMP → MNL
Left
MNL → GMP
Right
MNL → MPV
Right
MPH → CRK
Left
MPV → MNL
Left
MNL → SSN
Right
SSN → MNL
Left
BNE → CAN
Right
CAN → BNE
Left
JFK → MNL
Left
MNL → JFK
Right
DPS → MNL
Right
MNL → DPS
Left
MNL → PEK
Left
MNL → ZAM
Right
PEK → MNL
Right
ZAM → MNL
Left
CEB → CRK
Left
CRK → CEB
Right
MNL → YTZ
Right
MNL → YYZ
Right
YTZ → MNL
Left
YYZ → MNL
Left
MNL → PUS
Right
PUS → MNL
Left
FRA → SZX
Left
SZX → FRA
Right
HKG → ZRH
Left
MNL → USU
Left
USU → MNL
Right
ZRH → HKG
Right
FUK → MNL
Left
MNL → FUK
Right
BNE → HKG
Right
CVG → MNL
Left
HKG → BNE
Left
HKG → MUC
Left
MNL → CVG
Right
MUC → HKG
Right
CNS → HKG
Left
HKG → CNS
Right
MNL → ORD
Right
ORD → MNL
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Taal Volcano from a plane?
Yes — 69 flight routes pass within 20 km of Taal Volcano. The closest routes include Manila to Shanghai, Manila to Taipei, Shanghai to Manila. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Taal Volcano?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Taal Volcano: on a Manila to Shanghai flight, visible from both sides; on a Manila to Taipei flight, visible from both sides; on a Shanghai to Manila flight, visible from both sides.