Getting There

Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark, Subic, and Laoag are the international gateways. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila is the premier gateway. It is served by more than thirty (30) airlines which fly to different sities around the world.

The Mactan International Airport (MIA) in Cebu handles regular flights from Japan, Singapore, and Australia, as well as chartered flights from Hong Kong, the United States, and other major travel capitals. Davao International Airport handles regular flights from Indonesia and Singapore. The Diosdado Macapagal International airport and Subic airfield in Central Luzon service both chartered and cargo planes. Laoag International Airport in Ilocos Norte services regular flights from Taiwan and Macau

Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier, links Manila to fourteen (14) cities in eight (8) countries. Major cruise liners call on the port of Manila.

Entry Regulations

Valid passport. Except for stateless persons and those from countries with which the Philippines has no diplomatic relations, all visitors may enter the country without visas and may stay for twenty one (21) days provided they have tickets for onward journey. Holders of Hong Kong and Taiwan passports must have special permits. Visas and special permits may be obtained from the Philippine embassies and consulates.

Health Regulations

A certificate of vaccinations against yellow fever is required for travelers coming from an infected area.

Airport Information

Airports and Facilities; Manila’s Ninoy Aquino Airport (NAIA) is seven kilometers (7kms) from the city center while the Manila Domestic Airport is one kilometer (1km) from the NAIA. The international airports have adequate traveler facilities; duty-free and souvenir shops, meet and assist personnel at the tourist information and assistance counters, hotel and travel agency representatives, car rental services, banks and automated teller machines, postal service, national and international direct dial telephone booths, medical clinics, and baggage deposit areas.

Customs

Visitors are advised to fill in the Baggage Declaration Form before disembarking to facilitate Customs examination. The following are allowed duty-free: reasonable quantity of clothes, jewelry, and toiletries: four hundred (400) sticks of cigarettes of two (2) tins of tobacco, two (2) bottles of wine or spirits of not more than one (1) liter each.

Porterage

Baggage carts are available free of charge. Porter services are also free. Tipping is optional though traditional.

Airport Transfers

Visitors are advised to avail of accredited fixed rate or metered taxis at the NAIA’s Arrival Area. At the Manila Domestic Airport, accredited transfer services are available on pre-paid coupon basis. Other airports are served by metered taxis. All airports have counters for hotel transport and car rental service.