Guide to MNL / Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport [Merged thread]
Sep 19, 23, 10:38 am
#886
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I feel you. It is a decent walk from the plane and a stroller would be handy but to get to some departure gates, you may have to use stairs and/or escalators and the stroller would just be another thing you need to carry.
Sep 24, 23, 12:46 am
#887
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Sep 28, 23, 12:25 pm
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Oct 18, 23, 11:24 pm
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Hi, I have a flight coming up soon on PAL from KUL to SYD with a 16 hour layover and I have plans to leave the airport. I understand that flights to Australia will require additional security checks on baggage. As the luggage is going to be checked through to SYD, that will mean that I should go to the transit counter at MNL and await the secondary security check.
Q: am I allowed to proceed to arrivals after the baggage check to leave the airport? If not, is there a way around this? TIA!
Q: am I allowed to proceed to arrivals after the baggage check to leave the airport? If not, is there a way around this? TIA!
Oct 24, 23, 2:05 am
#891
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Hi all, does anyone know what the policy is regarding same day sel-transfers at MNL? I did it earlier this year, and I wasn't allowed past immigration due to my next flight being on the same day, even though I had a visa-exempt passport. This caused a lot of hassle as the staff then had to go get my bags and check in for me at the counter.
I did two similar connections at Cebu and had no issue passing immigration and checking in again myself, so just not sure if I just got a bad immigration officer or if there is an official policy on it?
I did two similar connections at Cebu and had no issue passing immigration and checking in again myself, so just not sure if I just got a bad immigration officer or if there is an official policy on it?
Nov 9, 23, 8:33 pm
#892
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How often are the inter-terminal buses full to the point where you're not allowed on? I'll be doing T1->T2 on PAL one day and T4->T3 separate bookings another day.
Also, I'll be flying Singapore out of T3. It seems required (or at least recommended) to have printed paper proof of travel for the exit immigration folks? Would a printed confirmation/eTicket be sufficient or do I have to wait for check in desk to open to get actual paper boarding pass?
Also, I'll be flying Singapore out of T3. It seems required (or at least recommended) to have printed paper proof of travel for the exit immigration folks? Would a printed confirmation/eTicket be sufficient or do I have to wait for check in desk to open to get actual paper boarding pass?
Nov 10, 23, 8:25 pm
#894
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How often are the inter-terminal buses full to the point where you're not allowed on? I'll be doing T1->T2 on PAL one day and T4->T3 separate bookings another day.
Also, I'll be flying Singapore out of T3. It seems required (or at least recommended) to have printed paper proof of travel for the exit immigration folks? Would a printed confirmation/eTicket be sufficient or do I have to wait for check in desk to open to get actual paper boarding pass?
Also, I'll be flying Singapore out of T3. It seems required (or at least recommended) to have printed paper proof of travel for the exit immigration folks? Would a printed confirmation/eTicket be sufficient or do I have to wait for check in desk to open to get actual paper boarding pass?
Nov 15, 23, 1:33 pm
#895
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We will arrive in MNL terminal 3, 2 adults and a 9 month old. We are going to the Manila Marriott, but we have quite a significant amount of luggage (6 large cases, carry on bags, stroller, car seat), so the Runway Manila is not really an option. Does anyone know of a reliable airport pick up service that can pick us up and accommodate that much luggage? Price is not really an issue within reason, just want as painless an experience as possible.
Nov 15, 23, 3:56 pm
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We will arrive in MNL terminal 3, 2 adults and a 9 month old. We are going to the Manila Marriott, but we have quite a significant amount of luggage (6 large cases, carry on bags, stroller, car seat), so the Runway Manila is not really an option. Does anyone know of a reliable airport pick up service that can pick us up and accommodate that much luggage? Price is not really an issue within reason, just want as painless an experience as possible.
Nov 15, 23, 8:03 pm
#897
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We will arrive in MNL terminal 3, 2 adults and a 9 month old. We are going to the Manila Marriott, but we have quite a significant amount of luggage (6 large cases, carry on bags, stroller, car seat), so the Runway Manila is not really an option. Does anyone know of a reliable airport pick up service that can pick us up and accommodate that much luggage? Price is not really an issue within reason, just want as painless an experience as possible.
Ask the hotel, as they usually have sources for drivers of passenger vans.
Nov 19, 23, 2:03 am
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Yes, I concur. Arrange it through the hotel.
My wife speaks Tagalog and Visayan, so we just take a taxi over to the Manila Marriott Hotel or the Sheraton Manila Hotel when we have lots of luggage. But even she has been caught in some attempted rip-offs where they wouldn't initially disclose the price, forcing her to start over and waste our time.
So the extra cost of booking a ride through the property is the price of convenience and peace of mind. It is a quick trip from Terminal 3; even shorter going back.
My wife speaks Tagalog and Visayan, so we just take a taxi over to the Manila Marriott Hotel or the Sheraton Manila Hotel when we have lots of luggage. But even she has been caught in some attempted rip-offs where they wouldn't initially disclose the price, forcing her to start over and waste our time.
So the extra cost of booking a ride through the property is the price of convenience and peace of mind. It is a quick trip from Terminal 3; even shorter going back.
Last edited by SPN Lifer; Nov 19, 23 at 2:09 am
Nov 19, 23, 2:51 pm
#899
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Yes, I concur. Arrange it through the hotel.
My wife speaks Tagalog and Visayan, so we just take a taxi over to the Manila Marriott Hotel or the Sheraton Manila Hotel when we have lots of luggage. But even she has been caught in some attempted rip-offs where they wouldn't initially disclose the price, forcing her to start over and waste our time.
So the extra cost of booking a ride through the property is the price of convenience and peace of mind. It is a quick trip from Terminal 3; even shorter going back.
My wife speaks Tagalog and Visayan, so we just take a taxi over to the Manila Marriott Hotel or the Sheraton Manila Hotel when we have lots of luggage. But even she has been caught in some attempted rip-offs where they wouldn't initially disclose the price, forcing her to start over and waste our time.
So the extra cost of booking a ride through the property is the price of convenience and peace of mind. It is a quick trip from Terminal 3; even shorter going back.
