Book flights from Manila to Barcelona with Qatar Airways
On flights from Manila to Barcelona with Qatar Airways, you can be sure of high standards of service and comfort from the moment you step on board. Sit back and relax in spacious seating and enjoy being looked after by an attentive cabin crew while you enjoy your choice of quality in-flight entertainment. Distinguished services such as these, and award-winning cuisine elevate your travel experience from start to finish.
Renowned for its colourful festivals and vibrancy, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most visited destinations, and for good reason. The tone of this flamboyant and fascinating city is set by the wonderfully bizarre cathedral of Sagrada Familia, one of Gaudi’s many masterpieces dotting the city. There are galleries and museums dedicated to the likes of Picasso and Miro, and you can’t help but absorb and revel in the city’s sheer creative atmosphere. Enjoy the café culture too, and the relaxed lifestyle of Barcelona’s citizens.
Arriving in Barcelona
Spain’s second largest city and the capital of the fiercely independent Catalonia region, Barcelona is a unique blend of baroque buildings, ultra-modern skyscrapers and beautiful squares full of character. A cultural epicentre for southern Europe, Barcelona is an eclectic location that is full of interest.
Perfect for city breaks or a longer vacation to really explore its many riches, this unique city welcomes visitors from all over the world. Book a flight to Barcelona with Qatar Airways and fall in love with this vibrant, energetic city for yourself.
Tourist attractions
At 9pm in the evening, Barcelona has a unique landmark that enchants those who see it – the musical fountains of in Plaça d'Espanya. The Barri Gòtic or Gothic Quarter is the medieval heart of the city, but some structures date even further back to the Roman settlement of Catalonia.
A slightly more modern addition to the city’s landscape is the Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion. Originally built in 1929 but torn down less than a year later, the reconstructed version built in 1986 demonstrates how important to the history of modern architecture the original was.
Barcelona is also packed with World Heritage sites, including the striking Park Güell, the extraordinary Casa Batlló (one of Antoni Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces) and the truly stunning Palau de la Música Catalana, where you can hear some of Barcelona’s finest musicians perform. There is also a myriad of galleries to explore, as well as plenty of open spaces to relax in.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Barcelona with Qatar Airways land at Barcelona-El Prat 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 Barcelona 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.