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Transportation on the Philippines
Airports
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
(Located 7km, or 4mi, from the city center)
Ninoy Aquino Avenue
Manila
Tel (02) 832-2938
Mactan International Airport
Cebu
Tel (032) 831-4006
Airlines:
Air France: Tel (02)815-6970
British Airways: Tel (02)817-0361
Cathay Pacific: Tel (02) 815-9417
China Airlines: Tel (02) 590-086
Continental Air Micronesia: Tel (02) 818-8701
Egypt Air: Tel (02) 815-8476
Gulf Air: Tel (02) 817-6909
Japan Airlines: Tel (02) 810-9776
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Tel (02) 815-4790
Korean Air: Tel (02) 815-9261
Lufthansa German Airlines: Tel (02) 810-4596 or 810-5089
Malaysian Airline System: Tel (02) 571-596
Northwest Airlines: Tel (02) 819-7341 or (02) 819-7261
Pakistan International Airlines: Tel (02) 818-0502
Philippine Airlines (PAL): Tel (02) 816-6691 or (02) 819-1771
Qantas Airways: Tel (02) 815-9491
Royal Brunei: Tel (02) 817-1631
Saudia Airlines: Tel (02) 818-4722
Singapore Airlines: Tel (02) 810-4966
Swiss Air: Tel (02) 818-8351
Thai Airways: Tel (02) 815-8421
United Airlines: Tel (02) 818-5421
SHIP OR FERRY
Sea travel is very slow but is considerably cheaper than flying. Touring the Philippines by boat is one of the pleasures of adventure travel in Southeast Asia. Your travel agent will have more details.
TRAVEL WITHIN THE COUNTRY
 Cars
Traveling by car can provide a great view of the scenery, and the roads are generally in good condition. Driving in Manila can be a little tricky, though, and chauffeurs are available. There are major car rental agencies around the town.
Trains
The elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) has a service from Baclaran Market in Pasay City to the Bonifacio Monument in Kalookan City and back. In between are 16 stations, with intervals at every kilometer (.621mi).
The state run Philippine National Railways (PNR) has a provincial line that runs north to San Fernando, La Unión and south to Legaspi City, Albay. The central station is in Tutuban along Claro M. Recto Avenue.
Buses
 There is a public bus service that links the north and south districts of Manila. The main route through which the buses run is Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). Nearby provinces are serviced by smaller lines from the cities, but the major lines have extensive networks through Luzon.
Jeepneys
The most popular method of transportation in Manila is the jeepney. The jeepney is a colorful and festive-looking jeep, designed after the American jeeps used in World War II. Jeepney travel is great for short trips. Jeepneys run through all major roads in Manila. Destinations are displayed on the windshields and the sides of the jeepneys.
Ships and Ferries
There are many ferry services from island to island and quite a few companies offering regular services. Contact the tourist office for more details.
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