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Kept for reference. Nothing here is still worth acting on, so read it as a record of that day rather than a checklist.

1. Prepare for your flight

   A couple of things worth sorting before you land in Manila.

   eTravel DeclarationRegister before you land and get your QR codeThings to do in ManilaReserve tickets to popular attractions before they sell out.

2. Getting off the plane

   Stay seated until the seatbelt sign is off. Follow the crew's instructions to disembark.

   Adjust your clock. Manila is 2 hours behind Melbourne.

3. Immigration

   Have your passport ready and your eTravel QR code saved on your phone. Foreign nationals queue separately from Filipino citizens.

   Immigration e-GatesArriving Filipino passport holders can skip the manned counter

4. Claim baggage at carousel 1

   Check the carousel screens for your flight number. Bags can take 20–40 minutes to arrive.

5. Customs

   Walk through the green channel if you have nothing to declare; red channel for taxable goods.

6. Arrivals hall

   Through the doors. Pickup zones, taxis, and Grab pickup are signed from here.

   Transportation Options from NAIAFares, pickup bays, and the cheapest ways outParking GuideLive slot availability if someone's picking you up by carDining at Terminal 3Meeting someone? Grab coffee or a bite while you wait

7. Connecting to another flight?

   If you have an onward flight from Manila, give yourself enough time between flights.

   Connecting Flights GuideMinimum connection times and moving between terminalsThe Wings Transit Hotel and SpaLong layover? Check out this transit hotel at the airport for stays up to 15h.