Manila airport (MNL)

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), opened on 22 September 1937 and also known as NAIA, is the main air gateway to the Philippines and one of the most important connection hubs in Southeast Asia. In addition to handling the majority of the archipelago's domestic flights, it operates direct international routes to key destinations in Asia (Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok), Oceania (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane), the Middle East (Dubai, Doha, Riyadh) and North America (Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Vancouver).

Official Website: newnaia.com.ph

Telephone: +63 2 8877 1111 / +63 2 8877 1109 (Terminals 1, 2 and 4) / +63 2 8877 7888 (Terminal 3)

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Terminals

The airport complex has four terminals operating 24 hours a day. It is currently undergoing an optimisation process under the new management (NNIC), which may result in changes to airline allocations:

• Terminal 1: Used for most international operations by foreign airlines. Since 2026, it has handled AirAsia's international flights following their transfer from T3.
• Terminal 2: Primarily dedicated to domestic flights, serving as the main base for Philippine Airlines. It also accommodates domestic flights operated by Cebu Pacific and AirAsia.
• Terminal 3: The largest and most modern terminal, it is the main facility for international flights. Japan Airlines moved here from T1 in 2026. It is the operating base for Cebu Pacific.
• Terminal 4: Currently undergoing renovation, it is expected that from 2026 it will accommodate all AirAsia domestic flights and the other half of Cebu Pacific's domestic operations.

The terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus service for passengers with connecting flights, departing approximately every 30 to 60 minutes from the designated areas along the arrivals kerbside of each building.

Annual traffic (2025): 52 million passengers.

Information Points

You will find assistance counters strategically located to facilitate your transit through the airport:

• Terminals 1 and 2: Located in the baggage reclaim areas.
• Terminal 3: Situated in the public arrivals area.
• Terminal 4: Located in the main waiting hall.

 Location

The airport is located between the cities of Pasay and Parañaque, 7 km (4.3 miles) south of Manila.

Parking services at Manila airport (MNL)

The airport offers several parking areas located in front of each terminal, providing both open-air and multi-storey facilities for short- and long-term stays.

Parking Areas by Terminal

• Terminal 1: Features car parks A (opposite Arrivals), B and C (near the Departures ramp), mainly intended for passengers carrying out quick procedures or picking up travellers.
• Terminal 2: Includes the parking facilities known as Car Park 1 and Car Park 2, strategically located opposite the terminal building.
• Terminal 3: Houses the airport's largest parking infrastructure, including a covered Multi-storey Car Park directly connected to the terminal via walkways, as well as extensive surface parking areas in front of the arrivals section.

Information and Recommendations

Under the new management (NNIC), measures have been introduced to improve traffic flow, prioritising vehicle turnover in areas close to the terminal buildings.

Grace period: A short complimentary period (between 10 and 15 minutes) is available exclusively for the quick drop-off and pick-up of passengers in the Drop-off and Pick-up areas. Once this time has elapsed, the corresponding minimum charge will apply.

Long-term stays: If leaving your vehicle for several days, the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 is recommended, as it offers enhanced security and protection from the weather.

Priority spaces: All parking areas include reserved and clearly marked spaces for passengers with reduced mobility and disabled drivers, located as close as possible to the main entrances.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Ninoy Aquino International Airport provides services and infrastructure designed to ensure accessibility and facilitate travel for passengers with reduced mobility, people with disabilities, elderly travellers and pregnant women.

Requesting Assistance

To ensure appropriate support, passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchair services should contact their airline at least 48 hours before their flight. Airlines are responsible for arranging escort services from the check-in desk to the boarding gate, as well as assistance during disembarkation and baggage collection.

Infrastructure and Facilities

• Physical accessibility: All terminals are equipped with access ramps, lifts with Braille signage and dimensions suitable for wheelchairs, as well as boarding bridges in the departure areas.
• Accessible toilets: Toilets specifically designed for passengers with disabilities are available throughout all terminals. They are clearly signposted and located in both public areas and waiting lounges.
• Priority lanes: The airport provides priority queues at check-in counters, security checkpoints and immigration desks to speed up the process for passengers with special needs, elderly travellers and families with young children.
• Parking: Car parks within the airport complex include designated spaces for passengers with reduced mobility, strategically located close to terminal entrances and exits.

Service Animals

Guide dogs and assistance animals are permitted. It is essential to check with the airline and the Philippine health authorities regarding the specific documentation requirements and biosecurity protocols necessary for bringing the animal into the country.