MANILA DOMESTIC AIRPORT
Read moreThe domestic flight terminal is located 1 km from the international terminal. It deserves to be completely renovated; it is more like a small provincial airport than that of a metropolis such as Manila. A tax of 200 P is payable for domestic flights. There is a prepaid taxi service when leaving the terminal and taxis meter.
PARTAS BUS
Read moreOffers regular departures to Ilocos (Vigan, Laoag), but also Bangued, Baguio and San Fernando, from the Terminal terminal (except for Baguio, departures from the terminal in Pasay). Also to Clark Airport (Angeles) twice a day. Interesting: conducts the provincial link (all hours) between Baguio and Vigan.
NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Read moreNAIA airport is divided into 4 terminals, in separate buildings (check your terminal). Terminal 1 is for international flights, except Philippine Airlines (PAL), Terminal 2 is mainly used by PAL. Other major airlines use it; terminal 3hosts international and domestic flights (Cebu Pacific). Finally, terminal 4 (20 minutes away) is for internal propeller flights of local airlines (PAL and Cebu).
AIR SWIFT
Read moreAir Swift is a private airline owned by the Ayala real estate and investment group. A regional airline, it operates mainly to and from El Nido airport, the archipelago's iconic and most popular tourist destination. Today, Air Swift has 24 daily flights linking El Nido with Manila, Clark, Coron, Caticlan (Boracay), Cebu and Panglao airports. There are also several weekly flights between Manila and Busuanga. It is the only airline to operate direct flights between El Nido and other tourist hubs such as Boracay and Coron.
CEBU PACIFIC
Read moreIt is the largest low cost airline in the Philippines. It serves many destinations with internal flights such as Manila and Cebu of course but also Legazpi, Caticlan (to reach Boracay), Busuanga (Coron), Siargao, Davao, Dumaguete, etc. But also about thirty destinations in Asia such as Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Taipei, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Osaka. While fares are low, delays (and even cancellations) on internal flights are not uncommon.
PHILTRANCO
Read morePhiltranco is a bus and coach company founded in 1914. It operates in the Bicol region of the Philippines. The company has undergone several changes of ownership over the years. In 1958, it passed into the hands of the Tuason family, then in 1971, it was bought by the Mantrade group and renamed Pantranco South Express, Inc. Despite financial difficulties in the 1980s, the company managed to recover thanks to restructuring in 1974. In 1979, it extended its services to the Eastern Visayas region and began offering ferry crossings in the San Bernardino Strait. Philtranco offers clean, comfortable buses, equipped with wifi, toilets and an on-board entertainment system.
PHILIPPINES PORT AUTHORITY
Read moreCan provide information about companies and schedules.
PHILIPPINE RABBIT
Read moreDessert Bangued in Abra province, Laoag in Ilocos province, San Fernando in the Union province, Vigan in Ilocos province.
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAY
Read moreThe PNR train from Manila to Bicol was not in service at the end of 2010. After closing in 2006, the line reopened at the end of 2009, but a typhoon again damaged it. It appears that it will be operational mid -2011, even though many of the world doubts. The cars would be new or almost, but the rails are still in poor condition. To follow…
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES
Read moreThis is the national airline of the Philippines. It was founded in 1941, making it Asia's oldest commercial airline. Philippine Airlines (PAL) serves most of the country's airports (Manila, Cebu, Legazpi, Davao, Dumaguete, Siargao, Busuanga, etc.) and also operates numerous international flights. Along with Cebu Pacific, it is the airline most frequently used by travellers. As with its low-cost competitor, delays and cancellations are commonplace, but their customer service is a little better.
FORT WALLY TRAVEL & TOURS
Read moreA small, serious agency that offers daily journeys for El Nido. The road is now much better, counting 4 hours of travel (at least). The minibuses are air-conditioned and well maintained.
SEAIR
Read moreFrom Manila, three flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 11 pm. Return from El Nido at 13 pm. 1 hour 30 min of flight. The aircraft operating on this route are Dornier of 19 places. Take your camera with yourself to make beautiful shots in flight. 10 kg of authorized baggage. In the low season there is no flight a priori.
SKY PASADA
Read moreFlights to Batanes, Binalonan, Maconacon, Palanan and Tuguegarao.
CLARK AIRPORT
Read moreLocated 5 km from the center of Angeles, it has grown considerably in recent years and in 2021 it was even nominated for the Prix de Versailles to become the best airport. Much smaller than Manila, some travelers prefer to land there before leaving for the rest of the archipelago. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines operate domestic flights. Internationally, Air Asia offers flights to Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu (on Borneo). Tiger Airways flies to Singapore, Seoul and Macau. Cebu Pacific flies to Singapore, Bangkok and Seoul.
TAXIS DE MANILLE
Read moreThis is the most common means of transportation used by travelers in the capital. It is essential to use only official cab companies (they are usually yellow or white) and to ask the driver to set the meter(metered) before the trip to avoid unpleasant surprises.If the driver refuses to set the meter or to announce the price in advance, do not hesitate to get out of the car or to take a picture of the cab's plate and number. Payment is made in cash and it is good practice to leave your change.