One of the lesser known treasures that Southeast Asia has to offer, why not browse our cheap flights to the Philippines here at Globehunters?

Slightly off the tourist trail, the Philippines offer a much quieter trip, but one that’s still bursting with natural wonders to discover.

Some of the most popular activities for visitors to the various islands of the Philippines are wreck diving and swimming with sharks, but if you’re not feeling quite that brave, there are plenty of pristine beaches to relax on, or routes which you can hike and plenty of bars and restaurants for when the sun goes down.

Manila, the capital, is a hectic and in many ways overwhelming city, but definitely worth a visit if you want to experience life in a big city in Southeast Asia.

Across the country there’s a lot of culture and heritage to uncover, such as in the many churches and other religious sites, and you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to food, with a great blend of Malay, Spanish, Chinese and European cuisine.

So for a truly tranquil break which is slightly off the beaten track, check out our cheap flights to the Philippines here at Globehunters.

We are proud to offer first class flights and business class flights to Philippines as well as economy.

5 Things to Know About the Philippines

Here are five important things which you’ll probably want to know before you pack your bags for the Philippines:

Time Difference: GMT +8 hours
Currency: Philippine Peso (?)
Native Languages: Filipino & English
Weather: Tropical marine climate with hot and humid weather for most of the year, with temperatures averaging between 25°C and 32°C
Sales Tax: 12%, 7% or 0% depending on the product

Flying to the Philippines from the UK

Here’s everything you might need to know about flying to the Philippines from the UK, such as the average flight time and entry requirements.

Flight Times

Direct flights from London to Manila generally take about 14 hours, although indirect flights from other cities such as Manchester, or if you’re flying elsewhere in the Philippines will take longer, depending on the route and stopovers which you take.

For example, a flight from Manchester to Manila will take around 18-20 hours with stopovers in cities such as Muscat and Dubai.

Entry Requirements

UK visitors can enter the Philippines for up to 30 days without a visa, or you can choose to obtain a tourist visa from the Philippine Embassy before you leave, which will grant you 59 days.

Extensions can be granted by the Bureau of Immigration, and failure to do so can result in harsh penalties.

Airlines That Fly to the Philippines

Currently, Philippine Airlines are the only airline to offer direct flights to the Philippines from the UK, with the following amongst those to offer indirect services:

- Emirates
- Cathay Pacific
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- KLM
- Etihad Airways
- Turkish Airways
- Thai Airways
- All Nippon Airways

10 Philippines Must-Dos

Here are our top ten sights and attractions to try and see during your stay in the Philippines:

- Boracay
- Puerto Princesca Subterranean River National Park
- Coron Island
- Mactan
- Rizal Park
- Banaue Rice Rice Terraces
- Siargao
- Malapascua
- Hundred Islands National Park
- SM Mall of Asia

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