Flights to Manila

Flying to Manila is easy from the UK with both non-stop and connecting flights from around the UK...

Philippine Airlines flies weekly to Manila on non-stop flights from London's Heathrow, taking around 15 hours to make the journey.

Great alternatives are the daily connections via the Middle East, Far East and Europe with airlines such as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar - which also has departures from the UK regions, as do Air France and KLM. Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines operate to Manila via their Far Eastern hubs from both London Heathrow and Manchester. 

Connecting flights also take upwards of around 15 hours. The fastest connecting flights are via Hong Kong.

Flights to Manila land you in the Philippines' main transport hub - a gateway to the rest of the country...

From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the main tourist areas of Manila can easily be reached using the Manila Light Rail Transit System or the Philippine National rail network. Taxis also operate from the main entrance of the airport.

A shuttle bus runs to the nearby metro station from terminals 1 and 2. The metro runs several times an hour to the city centre from the airport (about a 45-minute journey).

A taxi can be booked at one of the taxi desks in the airport. It takes about half an hour to get into the city and costs in the region of 600 Philippine pesos (£8). If you've booked a hotel in advance through TravelSupermarket, it's worth checking to see if your stay includes a complimentary shuttle.

Car hire is quite reasonable in the Philippines and is available at desks in terminals 1, 2 and 3 at the airport. Driving can be a little frustrating on Manila's often busy roads, but the freedom of being able to explore the city and the rest of the Philippines in your own vehicle should outweigh the odd traffic jam.

Remember, once you've arrived on your flight to Manila, you're heading into an exciting, but very busy city. Whether you're in a bus, taxi or hire car, traffic in Manila can be unpredictable and at peak times it can take more than an hour to get into the city centre.

Manila has a great supply of hotels and apartments, from super-stylish colonial luxury, to backstreet budget B&Bs...

Manila's hotels are spread far and wide across the city, with the most popular areas being close to Manila Bay and the city centre. Luxury hotels are abundant and relatively affordable.

The most stylish hotels are in the Malate area of town, where there's a good selection of four-star accommodation. Fans of H20 and Hyatt Regency will find two very good examples of the hotels here. Sofitel, Mandarin Oriental, Holiday Inn and Best Western all also have outposts in the busier parts of the city.

Your money will go a long way in the Philippines, and you'll find that it's the cheaper, independent hotels that do the busiest trade. Anything between £30 and £40 a night is average for the many excellent boutique hotels that tend to be mainly concentrated close to the waterfront.

In the countryside outside Manila, the pressure on your wallet is likely to be even gentler. Many large colonial mansions have been converted into hotels. You'll also find spa hotels hidden away in the mountains and a handful of golf resorts.

Whatever takes your fancy in the Philippines, book early to get the best deals by visiting TravelSupermarket after you've booked the cheapest flights to Manila.