Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is the Philippines' primary international gateway and the busiest airport in the country. Compare airlines flying in and out of Manila (MNL) and set a Price Alert on Traveloka to track fares before you book.

Overview of Manila's Airport

NAIA sits around 7 km south of downtown Manila in Pasay and Parañaque, and handled a record ~52 million passengers in 2025. Since late 2024 the airport has been run by New NAIA Infra Corp (NNIC), a private consortium upgrading power, air-conditioning, escalators, Wi-Fi and immigration queues after years of congestion complaints. The airport's former Terminal 4 closed in November 2024 and was demolished to make way for a new taxiway; a replacement fourth terminal has been discussed but has no confirmed opening date.

Where NAIA Connects You To

NAIA is the main hub for domestic routes across the Philippine islands and for long-haul international connections to Asia, the Middle East, North America and Australia. Compare fares and set a Price Alert rather than relying on a single quoted price, since schedules and routes change often.

Airlines and Hubs

NAIA is the primary hub for Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific, with PAL Express and AirAsia Philippines also based there. Dozens of international carriers operate long-haul and regional services alongside the domestic network.

Terminals

NAIA currently runs three operational terminals. Terminal 1 handles international flights only, Terminal 2 (opened 2008) is the largest by floor area and hosts Philippine Airlines' international and domestic operations, and Terminal 3 on the eastern side of the airfield hosts Cebu Pacific and other carriers. Check your terminal carefully when booking or connecting, since the terminals are on opposite sides of the airfield.

Getting To and From the City

There is currently no rail link direct to NAIA. Options are metered taxis, the Grab ride-hailing app, airport shuttle buses and P2P coach services into Metro Manila; allow extra time, as Manila traffic can be heavy at most hours.

Facilities

Each terminal offers dining, retail and duty-free shopping, currency exchange and charging points, with facility upgrades ongoing under the new terminal operator. Confirm your terminal's specific services before you fly, as they vary between T1, T2 and T3.

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