Stone churches, street names you will recognise and 7,000 islands waiting beyond the capital.
Shenzhen Airlines flies from Barcelona to Manila from €411 return, with one stop in Shenzhen. The fare is for one specific window in late November 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Barcelona, Spain
- To: Manila, Philippines
- Airline: Shenzhen Airlines
- Stops: 1 stop (Shenzhen)
- Price: €411 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
Checked baggage, hand luggage and meals are included. This is the one date that came up at €411. The trade-off is a long connection in Shenzhen: about 16 hours on the way out and 20 on the way back.
💰 How far does your money go?
Spanish visitors will find a lot of familiar words on Manila menus, at very different prices. A San Miguel in a local bar costs around €1.50, less than half a caña in Barcelona. A jeepney ride across town costs about 20 cents, and a plate of adobo with rice at a carinderia is €2-3.
☀️ The Weather
Late November is the tail end of the typhoon season, and December marks the start of the dry season. Expect highs of 30-31°C, nights around 24°C and a mix of sun and short showers. The islands of Palawan and the Visayas are at their best from December.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in old Manila or the modern towers of Makati.
Z Hostel · 9.3/10 · From €15/night
A popular rooftop-bar hostel in Poblacion, Makati's buzzing nightlife district.
The Bayleaf Intramuros · 8.5/10 · From €80/night
Inside the walled city, with a rooftop terrace looking over Manila Bay and the old Spanish ramparts.
The Peninsula Manila · 9.0/10 · From €190/night
A Makati institution with a grand lobby and one of the city's best pools.
🎯 What to Do
Manila is chaotic, friendly and full of history.
Intramuros by bike: Ride a bamboo bike along the 16th-century walls, past San Agustín Church and Fort Santiago.
Binondo food walk: The world's oldest Chinatown, with dumplings, hopia pastries and fried siopao.
Sunset on Manila Bay: The Baywalk is famous for its sunsets, best with a cold drink in hand.
Jeepney ride: The chrome-covered jeepney is the city's icon and the cheapest way to get around.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Manila is the gateway to the islands, and that is where the Philippines shines.
El Nido, Palawan: Lagoons, limestone cliffs and island-hopping boats, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
Siargao: The surf capital of the Philippines, with palm-lined roads, about 1h45 by air. Search flights
Boracay: White Beach and its famous sunsets, about 1 hour by air to Caticlan. Search flights
Bohol: Chocolate Hills and tiny tarsiers, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
€411 return from Barcelona to the Philippines, with bags included. Only one date at this price, so be quick.
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