More Information about London

Destination Overview

London is a thriving, cosmopolitan city that attracts business travelers, tourists, and families. It is popular with tourists looking for culture, history, monuments, museums, and art galleries, as well as those who love to shop or enjoy the bright lights and variety of nightlife found in most big cities. England has many regional airports, but it is common for long haul flights to arrive in London, making it a gateway city for exploring the rest of the UK.

Flying to London

1. Which Airports serve Manila to London?

There are a few international airports that serve London, but all direct flights from Manila to London depart from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and land at London Heathrow Airport. Heathrow airport has excellent transport links to central London. It is served by the extensive London underground train system and is about 15 miles from the center of London by car or taxi.

2. Which Airlines operate flights from Manila to London?

Philippine Airlines is the major provider for flights, from Manila to London, and operates a daily flight with no connections required. Other airlines offer a route from Malila to London with one or more layovers, so if you are happy to get a connecting flight, you could also fly with Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, Air China, Qatar Airways, Singapore, or Thai Airways.

3. How long is the flight?

A direct flight from Manila to London will take approximately 14 hours and 35 minutes. Flights with layovers can take 20 hours, or more depending on connections. Manila is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is standard London time. England switches to British Summer Time (BST) in the spring, which is one hour ahead of GMT.

4. Climate changes between Manila to London

While Manila enjoys high temperatures year-round, London is known for being quite cold and wet in the winter. Summers are usually warmer and dryer, but English weather is highly unpredictable, so pack layers and a light raincoat.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The currency in England is pounds sterling which can be bought before departure or at any bank or Bureau de Change in London, as well as in some hotels and airports. Credit cards are widely accepted.

Many international travelers, can enter the UK as a tourist without a visa, but visas are required for some nationalities and under some circumstances (for example, if you are working in the UK), and you should secure any necessary papers before traveling.

City Information

Tourists travel to London in droves every year. A special event, such as the 2012 Olympics, or the royal weddings of 2011 and 2018, can push numbers up even more. International visitors are often drawn to famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and The London Dungeons. Families enjoy the numerous parks around the city, including Regent’s Park (home to London Zoo), Madame Tussauds waxworks, and dozens of family-friendly museums.