Manila Travel Guide

Getting There:

By Air:

The Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MIAA) ( +63 02 877 1109 ) contains three international terminals and a domestic airport. Airlines include:

Air Asia (+603 8660 4343/http://www.airasia.com) Air France (+63 02 831 2226; http://www.airfrance.com/) Air Macau (+63 02 243 3580; http://en.airmacau.com.mo/) Air Nauru (+63 02 595 9350) Air Niugini (+63 02 831 4738; http://www.airniugini.com.pg/) Asian Airlines (+63 02 891 6126; http://www.flyasiana.com/) British Airways (+63 02 831 7131; http://www.britishairways.com/) Cathay Pacific (+63 02 931 1492; http://www.cathaypacific.com/) China Airlines (+63 02 832 3008; http://www.china-airlines.com/) China Southern Airlines (+63 02 8771 3593; http://www.cs-air.com/) Continental Air (+63 02 833 2588; http://www.continental.com/) Egypt Airlines (+63 02 831 0661; http://www.egyptair.com/) Emirates Airlines (+63 02 832 5350; http://www.emirates.com/) Eva Airlines (+63 02 801 0438; http://www.evaair.com/) Gulf Airlines (+63 02 831 9655; http://www.gulfairco.com/) Japan Air (+63 02 831 0718; http://www.japanair.com/) KLM Airlines (+63 02 832 1756; http://www.klm.com/) Korean Airlines (+63 02 832 5974; http://www.koreanair.com/) Kuwait Airways (+63 02 831 3664; http://www.kuwait-airways.com/) Lufthansa Airlines (+63 02 831 4871; http://www.lufthansa.com/) Malaysia Airlines (+63 02 831 0709; http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/) Northwest Orient (+63 02 831 4817; http://www.northwestorient.com/) Pakistan International Airlines (+63 02 832 2973; http://www.piac.com.pk/) Qantas Airways (+63 02 832 2978; http://www.quantas.com/) Royal Brunei Airlines (+63 02 817 1631; http://www.bruneiair.com/) Saudi Arabian Airlines (+63 02 833 2753; http://www.saudiairlines.com/) Singaporean Airlines (+63 02 831 1793; http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/index.jsp) Swiss Airlines (+63 02 934 0849; http://www.swiss.com/) Thai Airways (+63 02 832 5349; http://www.thaiair.com/) Vietnam Airlines (+63 02 816 4865; http://www.vietnamairlines.com/)

Accredited taxis are located outside the arrivals area. Rates are pre-approved by the airport management and taxis must be pre-paid at the counters in the arrival lobby.

Several car and limousine rental companies operate out of the Airport.

By Bus:

Major bus companies run daily throughout the country with regular stops in Manila. There is not a central long-distance bus station, so bus terminals are scattered around the city.

By Rail:

The Philippines have one train line that connects Manila to the Bicol region of the south. However, the train service is slow and can be dangerous.

Getting Around:

The Metro Manila Development Authority (+63 0282 4150; http://www.mmda.gov.ph) runs the city's public transportation system consisting of the Mass Rail Transit (Metrorail) and the Light Rail Transit.

Private bus companies service Manila including: DMTC (+63 02 373 2981) JD Transit (+63 02 911 0161)

Taxis can be located throughout the city. Major cab companies operating in Manila include: Avis Taxi (+63 02 532 5758) EMP R & E Taxi Basic Taxi

Jeepneys are a fun and inexpensive way to get around the city day or night. These jeeps can be flagged down anywhere throughout Manila.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 186