Best known as an epicentre of high fashion and couture, Milan in northern Italy has to be one of the most stylish and luxurious destinations in the world. This confident, elegant location welcomes the well dressed, the well heeled and the super-rich with open arms, offering everything from designer shopping to 5-star hotels where every detail is catered to.
The epicentre of world fashion, Milan is the model of effortless style and luxury living. It is a global hub for high-end shopping, exclusive dining and opulent hospitality.
Fly to Milan and discover a city with 3,000 years of history to uncover.
Book a flight ticket to Milan with Qatar Airways and nourish your soul with some of the finest art, architecture and chic culture on the planet.
Flying from Manila (MNL)
The Philippines is one of the Pacific’s fastest growing economies, as well as being a popular tourist destination for travellers with a taste for more exotic locations. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is its primary access and exit point, and is a bustling, busy air hub serving hundreds of major destinations all over the globe.
Passengers flying from Manila with Qatar Airways will remember this departure point as one of the most energetic, vibrant and colourful on their travels, as well as one of the friendliest.
Transportation and parking
The airport is well served by public transport. Fleets of buses run regularly from Manila and other locations to the airport, and it is also served by the extraordinarily bright and garish jeepney, which are an iconic part of Filipino life. Jeepneys run from Parañaque and Pasay.
Baclaran station of the Manila LRT Line 1 and Nichols station of the Philippine National Railways both serve the airport and are connected to the main terminals by shuttle buses. Taxis and limousine services are plentiful. Short-term parking is available in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Long-term parking is available in front of the Domestic terminal, with a free shuttle connecting to the terminals.
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Passengers flying from Manila with Qatar Airways will depart from Terminal 3, the international departure terminal.
The recently renovated terminal has better facilities now than previously, and there are a number of lounges for business class and first class passengers. Because the airport is so busy it is best to arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to depart.
Amenities and facilities
Facilities and amenities are being improved throughout the airport, and in Terminal 3 concessions include banking and ATM machines, a selection of retail outlets selling accessories and some luxury goods, and a duty free shop located on the north wing of the departures level.
A selection of on-the-go food and drinks are available from vendors throughout the terminal, and several restaurants offer more substantial menus.
Arriving in Milan
Best known as an epicentre of high fashion and couture, Milan in northern Italy has to be one of the most stylish and luxurious destinations in the world. This confident, elegant location welcomes the well dressed, the well heeled and the super-rich with open arms, offering everything from designer shopping to 5-star hotels where every detail is catered to.
Book a flight to Milan with Qatar Airways, and you’ll discover that there is also a lot more to this city than fashion. Plenty of attractions, galleries, opera and high culture make it an art lover’s delight, while business travellers will be drawn to the entrepreneurial spirit of the city and its thriving commercial centre.
Tourist attractions
Milan’s museums house collections of international importance. The best are located in the Pinacoteca di Brera, which can be compared with the greats such as the Louvre in Paris and Madrid's El Prado. The museum is home to Italy’s finest classical art collection, including "The Kiss" by Francesco Hayez. Other must-see museums and galleries include the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, and the Societa' per le Belle Arti ed Esposizione Permanente for more contemporary art and sculpture.
The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology is a fascinating and interactive museum that looks a little more closely at some of the great man’s scientific inventions and ideas. For opera lovers, the obvious destination has to be La Scala Theatre, one of the world’s most important venues for classical opera. A strangely beautiful attraction is the Art Nouveau cemetery of Cimitero Monumentale, which is filled with lavish sculptures and is effectively the largest open-air Art Nouveau museum in the world.
The Cinque Vie historical district is Milan’s ancient heart, and is where the Roman city grew up. It’s also home to some of the city’s most exclusive boutique shopping, and plenty of espresso bars to keep you refreshed and fuelled up for a busy day’s sightseeing.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Milan with Qatar Airways land at Malpensa Airport, the city’s international airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Milan please check the visa and passport requirements.
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