Travel to Philippines
Flying to Philippines
Philippine Airlines (www.philippineairlines.com) is the main carrier, with direct flights from multiple destinations, including the UK and the USA.
The period over Easter, from Good Friday to the following bank holiday (and sometimes beyond), is a major holiday in the Philippines, as are Christmas and New Year. There may be some difficulty booking a flight during these periods.
The major airport is: Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Airport Guides
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport
CodeMNL
LocationManila Ninoy Aquino International Airport is situated around 13km (8 miles) south of central Manila.
Telephone+63 2 877 7888
AddressPasayAndrews Avenue
Metro Manila
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Mactan Cebu International Airport
CodeCEB
LocationThe airport is 45km (28 miles) from the city centre.
TelephoneAddressFlight times
From London - 13 hours 40 minutes; New York - 20 hours (including stopover); Los Angeles - 14 hours 20 minutes.
Departure tax
Php750 for international departures. Children under two years of age and transit passengers are exempt.
Travelling to Philippines by Rail
Driving to Philippines
Getting to Philippines by boat
Although the country is a fixture on international shipping routes, there are no significant passenger services.
