1. Arrival
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila is the main airport to the Philippines. Divided into four terminals, it caters to domestic and international flights from the world's major airlines. It's equipped with tourist help desks, hotel and car rental services, duty-free souvenir shops, and handicap assistance.
- Airport Information
Ninoy Aquino International Airport :
Terminal 1 = Primary international airport in Manila. Serves majority of international flights.
Terminal 2 = Used for both international and domestic flights of Philippine Airlines.
Terminal 3 = Carries all flights operated by Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines, and a few international airlines.
Terminal 4 = Hosts domestic flights operated by Zest Aiways, SEAIR, and other local airlines.
Other Airports :
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA)
Location : Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Currently serves commercial airlines and cargo carriers
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Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA)
Location : Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. Currently serves flights to various Asian destinations. Also hosts chartered flights.
Laoag International Airport
Location : Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Services chartered flights from East Asia and other scheduled services of domestic carriers.
Davao International Airport
Location : Davao City, Davao del sur. Takes in domestic flights and a few international flights.
2. Entry Regulations
Visitors from countries with diplomatic relations to ours may enter without visas and stay for 21 days provided they have tickets for an onward journey.
When staying for more than 21 days, a Tourist Visa is required and is valid for 59 days. Holders of Hong Kong and Taiwan passports must have special permits. All documents may be obtained from Philippines Embassies and Consulates.
Futher inquires may be addressed to the Visa Division of the Departement of Foreign Affairs (Telephone number : +6325560000 or visit their website at
http://www.dfa.gov.ph/ ),or any Philippines Embassy or Consulate abroad.
3. Health Regulation
A certificate of vaccination againts yellow fever is required for travelers coming from infected areas.
4. Safety Tips
Like any other city in the world, tourist should be mindful of their personal safety and belongings wherever they go. Be sure that all valuables are properly protected from loss.
Be wary of unautorized people who offer their services as guides.
For visitors needing assistance relating to safety, suspicious practices or other matters please call Emergency number : 117.
5. Costums
The following are allowed duty-free : reasonable quantity of clothes, jewelry, and toiletries; 400 sticks of cigarettes or two tins of tobacco; two (2) bottles of alcoholic beverages not more than one liter each; a cash limit of USD 10.000.
6. Transpotation
To reach other parts of the country, you can easily travel by air, land or sea. Commercial carriers have scheduled flights to major destinations and island resorts, while bus terminals have daily rides to the provinces and other cities as eraly as 6.00 am until 12 midnight.
You can go around the city in jeepneys, metered taxis, buses, rapid transit systems like Metro Rail Transit (MRT), tricycles, and rent-a-car services.
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Taxi
You can hail one from anywhere and almost all drivers speak and understand English. Flag down rates may change so don't forget to ask your hotel what the standard charge is. Be sure the meter is turned on before you go.
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Accommodation
You can book a room in any of the country's hotels ranging from 5-star hotels to boutique hotels, and serviced apartment.
For the budget-conscious, there are hostels, B&Bs, and inns that have basic amenities like Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and hot water.
New accommodation standards are being implemented: hotels, resorts, and apartment hotels will be rated according to the 5-star accreditation system.
8. Contact Details
Tourist Information Center
Room 106, Departement of Tourism Building T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila.
Phone : (632) 524 2384, (632) 525 2000, (632) 526 2257.
Fax No : (632) 524 1703
E-Mail : info@morefunph.com
website :
http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/