Let us have a look at the airports and the facilities associated with it in Manila.
Manila boasts of two international airports-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) which is around seven kilometers from the main city and the Mactan International Airport (MIA) which is about quarter to an hour from the city center. In addition to that, there is also Manila Domestic Airport which is about a kilometer from the NAIA.
These international airports offer the travelers with all the world class facilities that one expects at any international airports. So, you could expect to shop at souvenir shops and at duty free shopping center. Finding help is also easy. Tourist information center is a great help for tourists. Besides, if you are new to Manila, you could always make use of representatives from Manila travel agency and hotels. Yes, car rental services could also be availed from here. One more thing, at NAIA you could have access to banks, postal services, medical clinic and a baggage deposit area.
As for porterage, at NAIA, you would get baggage carts for about a dollar. On departure, you would be expected to pay PHP (Philippine Peso) 5.0/baggage and porters have to be paid PHP 2.0/baggage. Airport fees also vary with different airports. So, at the NAIA, it is PHP 500 and at Mactan International Airport it is also PHP 500. For domestic departure the money charged is PHP 30 for Manila and for Cebu it is PHP 7.
It is always advisable to opt for only accredited taxi services. Avis is the only accredited service provider at NAIA. You just need to reach the arrival lobby and get the coupons from the Avis counter. If you are at the Manila Domestic Airport, search for C&S taxi service provider. They are the only ones accredited. It is always advised to go by the meter and the charges would be about sixty to seventy pesos for Cebu to the city center. The same goes for hotel cars and car rental agencies. You just need to prior inform your hotel for your arrival.
If you want to shop at duty free shops, there are many opportunities. So, look at the departure and transit areas of MIA and NAIA. The same goes with The Manila Hotel, the Century Park Sheraton Hotel and the Hotel Nikko Manila Garden. The Fiesta Shopping Center near the NAIA is the largest duty free center in the country.
Now let's have a look at the mode of domestic transport in Manila. As for airlines, Air-Philippine Airlines flies daily to more than forty destinations around the country. Pacific Airways also flies to all the major destinations within the country. Shipping services are available to all the major ports from Manila. For smaller ports, you have regular ferry services.
And on land, the best way to move is through Jeepneys and buses. These are inexpensive as well as convenient. Roofless double-decker buses also provide a good way to travel. If you find it economical, you can also hire taxi which is really convenient. Light Rail Transit (LRT) runs from Baclran to Caloocan City. Traveling through metro train is also a good idea. It saves a lot of time. One could also get tourist buses most of which are air-conditioned. If you are traveling through a Manila travel agency, you might ask them for cars for hire. Your hotel might also provide limousine services if you need it.
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