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6+ Hours at Manila International Airport

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Spend your 6+ hour layover exploring the city or the surrounding area instead of sitting in the terminal. Check out these options for a longer layover at Manila International Airport.
Spend your 6+ hour layover exploring the city or the surrounding area instead of sitting in the terminal. Check out these options for a longer layover at Manila International Airport.

Head downtown

If you have a longer layover at MNL, take advantage of your downtime and head into the city. Downtown Manila is located 7.3 miles from the airport. Manila is the capital city of the Philippines that sits on the bay of Manila. The city is a stark contrast of modern skyscrapers and colonial architecture. A lovely city to spend the day, we recommend heading to the inner walled city of Old Manila and spending the day visiting some of the famous architectural sites. The fastest way to get downtown from the airport is via taxi. Alternatively, you can catch the Metro Rail Line downtown from the airport MRT station.For more details on what to do during your layover in Manila, visit the Lonely Planet Guide to Manila.

Avoid downtown

If you want to get out of the airport during your airport downtime but do not want to spend it exploring the city, head to the Villamor Golf Club or a round of golf. Though not a particularly challenging course, this public golf course is located close to the airport and gives layover passengers the opportunity to get out in the fresh air and get some exercise. There is also a driving range available. Only 1.7 miles from the airport, you can easily walk to the course in 35 minutes. Open daily from 05:00 – 22:00.

Transport Options

Metro: Take the Metro-Rail transit line to the EDSA-Taft Station. An airport shuttle will take you from the station to the airport.Bus: City bus services are available to connect passengers between MNL and downtown Manila. The buses stop outside Terminal 1 and 2. Free inter-terminal transportation is available to bring you to Terminal 3.

Overnight Layover?

There are many airport hotel options for travelers that are staying at MNL overnight. The Manila Marriott Hotel and the Sheraton Manila Airport are both located close to Terminal 3 and offer a free shuttle bus for guests. Both hotels offer all the amenities of a full service hotel including a spa, pool and gym without venturing too far from the airport.

Luggage Storage

Luggage and MoreLocated in Terminal 3 before security, you can securely store your bags at Luggage and More during your layover. Prices start from ₱150 ($3.10). Open 24 hours.
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