Book flights from Manila to Madrid with Qatar Airways
With flights from Manila to Madrid with Qatar Airways you have all you need for a pleasant and stress-free journey. Stretch out and relax in spacious seating while you enjoy fine cuisine and keep yourself entertained with the latest entertainment options. Meanwhile, our cabin crew will cater for all your requirements along the way.
Madrid is Spain’s capital in every sense; its cultural riches and sweeping boulevards making it a top European tourist destination. Some of the world’s greatest museums and art galleries are to be found here, such as the Prado and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, and parks like the vast Buen Retiro are delightful open green spaces to enjoy a stroll in. Plaza Mayor in the centre of Madrid is always packed with residents and visitors, and is the beating heart of the city. Visit sights such as the baroque Royal Palace with its extensive armoury, and enjoy some of the best boutique shopping on the Continent.
Arriving in Madrid
The Spanish capital is best known for being a major centre of European culture, art, music and dance. It’s also a hugely energetic city full of vibrancy and welcomes business travellers and entrepreneurs as well as tourists.
Book a flight to Madrid with Qatar Airways and you’ll discover a wealth of cultural attractions including some of the finest museums in the country, and art collections of international importance. This city really comes alive in the evening, and has a strong café culture that runs late into the night.
Tourist attractions
At the very heart of the city is Puerta del Sol, a piazza that is the hub of all Madrid’s transport and the venue for the many festivals that bring this city alive all year round. In the centre of the square is the statue of King Charles III on horseback, and the surrounding buildings are superb examples of a range of architecture drawing on Moorish, Renaissance and Gothic influences.
The Palacio Real or Royal Palace is huge, and although it is the official residence of the King of Spain, it is only really used for ceremonial duties. A tour of the palace will take you through hundreds of years of Spanish history in a series of galleries, exhibits and collections of armour, jewellery and ceramics. Be prepared for a long day’s sightseeing, but the effort is certainly worth it and gives you a greater understanding of Spanish culture.
The ‘Museum Triangle’ is Madrid’s museum district, and home to some of the most important galleries and museums in Europe, including Museo del Prado, Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Center, and the Naval Museum. Other museums around the city that are well worth a visit include the American Museum (Museo de América), the Museo de Historia de Madrid and the National Archaeology Museum.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Madrid with Qatar Airways land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, one of the largest airports in Europe. 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 Madrid please check the visa and passport requirements.
Flying from Manila
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 1, 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 1 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.