US$19 Cheap Flights from Tacloban to Manila

Manila, officially known as the City of Manila, is the capital of the Philippines. The highly urbanized bayside city is the most densely populated city proper of the world. The city is commonly known by its moniker the “Pearl of the Orient”. The Asian megacity has endured many disasters both by nature and humans and still thrived. The city is an amalgamation of modern skyscrapers with colonial Spanish architecture and gleaming malls with shantytowns. Manila is a modern metropolis is loved by tourists for its various attractions including edgy art galleries, artisan markets, indie music scene, unique bars, and single origin coffees. 

Tip: The best months to visit Manila is from December to May when the weather is dry and hot. 

Flights to Manila

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the main airport serving Manila and its surrounding area. The airport is commonly known as Manila International Airport or Nichols Field. The airport is located on the border of Pasay and Paranaque, approximately 7 km from the Manila proper. 

One can take one of the many flights from Tacloban City to Manila. Direct flights to Manila usually take 1 hour and 25 minutes and are by Philippines AirAsia Airlines. Flights by Cebu Pacific Airlines, Cebgo airways, and Philippines airlines are other options for cheap flights from Tacloban City.

Tip: Book tickets in advance if visiting in the peak season of Holy Week and Easter (March/April) and December.

Things to see in Manila:

Manila is a thriving city where the old and new co-exist in a cool balance. To explore the colonial Spanish buildings, visit the Intramuros in the heart of Old City. The walled city is from Spanish times and is known for baroque San Agustin Church from the 16^thcentury and Fort Santiago, a former military prison. Manila’s Chinatown Binondo was established in the 15^th Century and is known for its numerous local shops and restaurants. 

Toe experience modern Manila, go to Rizal Park. It’s the main public area of Manila with a vast mall with beautiful gardens, fountains, and monuments. The Museum of the Filipino People is must visit to see the ethnographic and archaeological exhibits. The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is popular for its displays of contemporary art. To see the famous Manila sunset, go to Roxas Boulevard and spend the evening on the waterfront promenade lined with palm trees.

Tip: Enjoy a ferry ride or ride on the Pasig River ferry to travel between Makati and Intramuros. The ferry passes past the Malacanang Palace, Post Office, and few other popular places. 

Accommodation in Manila:

Manila is a beautiful megapolis, so it has numerous accommodations for its visitors. One can choose from luxury hotels to homestays and from chic boutique hotels to historic hotels. Rizal Park and its surrounding area have some of the best historic hotels in Manila. Malate, Paco and Ermita too have some historical hotels and mid-budget hotels but are more known for their backpacker hostels. The younger crowd prefers Makati’s Poblacion area for the hip backpackers' hostels or ‘poshtels’ (flashpacker hostel). For mid-range hostels, the Central Business District is the best area. The best area to stay which is surrounded by attractive scenery is Quezon City or T Morato area. The area is the location for many chic boutique hotels and resorts. 

Tip: Take precautions when traveling in the night especially in the Old City area or by-lanes. 

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