Other name: Maynila
Climatic conditions: Tropical monsoon climate
Language: English, Filipino
Dialing code: 63 (country code), 2 (city code)
Postal code: NA |
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Location: East coast of Manila Bay, Luzon, Philippines
Emergency call: 0 (Fire); 117 (Police)
Currency: Philippine peso (PHP)
Exchange rate: 1U.S. dollar = 43.17 PHP, 1 Euro = 58.52 PHP (for reference only) |
1. Airport Name:Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport
2. Basic Information
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in the southern suburbs of Manila, about 10 kilometers away from the City center. Currently the airport has four terminals. Terminal 1 is for all foreign flights other than those of Nippon Airways; Terminal 2 is designated for international and domestic flights of Philippine Airlines; Terminal 3 is currently used by Cebu Pacific, All Nippon Airways and Philippine Eagle Airlines; Terminal 4 is for Zest Airways and other domestic Philippine airlines. Passengers can transfer between flights by taking free shuttle buses that connect all four terminals.
3. Terminal Information
Currently Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport has four terminals. Air China operates from Terminal 1.
4. Location of Check-In Counters
Air China’s check-in counters are Counters 14 - 17 on the departure level of Terminal 1. Air China’s transit counters are co-located with the General Transit Counters on the arrival level of Terminal 1.
5. Airport Directions
International Departures
Passengers enter the departure level of Terminal 1 → Security check at the entrance → Passenger and Baggage check-in → Border inspection → Wait at the boarding gate → Board the flight
International Arrivals
Passengers disembark → Enter the arrival lobby on Level 2 of Terminal 1 → Health quarantine → Baggage claim hall → Claim checked baggage → Customs inspection → Airport exit and ground transportation
6. VIP Lounge
Air China’s VIP Lounge is the Club Manila Lounge in Terminal 1, Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Air China’s Platinum Card and Gold Card holders may bring a companion who is taking the same flight into the Lounge as a guest.
Air China’s Business Class passengers have free access to the Lounge.
7. Airport Transportation
(The airport is located approximately 10 kilometers/6.2 miles away from the City center.)
Taxi:
Travelers can follow posted directional signs to find the location of taxi stands. Passengers can purchase a coupon ticket at the taxi queue. Tell the working staff where you are going and he will tell you the price. Present the receipt showing the destination and taxi license number to the driver to begin the trip.
8. Link
http://www.naia.com.ph
http://www.miaa.gov.ph
1. Light rail
Manila has three light rail lines that connect the entire city and can be distinguished by color. Manila Light Rail Transit System has two lines: LRT-1 (yellow) and LRT-2 (purple); Metro Rail Transit System has one line, MRT-3 (blue). Manila LRT light rail was the earliest light rail system built in Southeast Asia, opening three years earlier than Singapore's MRT line. Fares are affordable due to a public convenience policy in Manila.
2. Jeppney
Because of the cheap fares, Jeppney has lines spreading all over the City and is the most commonly used means of transport. It is a covered van-sized jeep. There are two rows of seats facing each other. Passengers can signal the driver at any time to get on and off.
Manila has a tropical monsoon climate. There are only two seasons during the year. Temperatures are high throughout the year.
From November through February: comfortable climate and little rainfall, which makes this the best time to travel
From March through May: hot and humid
From July through October: the rainy season