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Country Guide > South-East Asia > Philippines | |
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Travel - International Note All travel to central, southern and western Mindanao, to Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and the Sulu archipelago is advised against. Air The Philippines’ national airline is Philippine Airlines (PR) (website: www.philippineairlines.com). Other airlines serving the Philippines include Air France, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Northwest Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Silk Air and Singapore Airlines. Note: 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. Approximate flight times From Manila to London is 20 hours; to Paris is 16 hours 30 minutes; to Los Angeles is 14 hours 25 minutes; to New York is 17 hours 30 minutes; to Singapore is three hours 40 minutes; to Hong Kong is two hours 35 minutes; to Bangkok is two hours 30 minutes; to Tokyo is four hours 50 minutes and to Sydney is eight hours. International airports Ninoy Aquino (MNL) is 12km (7 miles) south of Manila. Airport facilities include banks, post office, medical clinic, baggage deposit area, duty-free shops and car hire. Bus and taxi services are available to the city (travel time – 60-90 minutes by public bus or 25 minutes by taxi). Mactan International Airport (CEB) (Cebu Island) is 45km (28 miles) from the city centre. Hotels and tour operators provide their own coaches; taxis can be hired. Departure tax P550 for international departures. Children under two years of age and transit passengers are exempt. Sea Manila is a major seaport, a crossroads of trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Shipping lines which call at Manila include American President Lines, Evergreen Lines, Far Eastern Shipping Lines, Lloyd Triestino and Premier Shipping Lines. Schedules and rates are listed in the shipping pages of daily newspapers. |