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Airport · Manila, Philippines

Ninoy Aquino International Airport MNL

11 km from central Manila. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.

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About the airport

Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in Manila’s Pasay district, is the Philippines’ main international gateway. It is one of Southeast Asia’s busiest airports, with multiple terminals handling millions of passengers each year.

Terminals

The airport has three terminals. Terminal 1 is used by several foreign airlines and has basic shops and dining. Terminal 2, used by Philippine Airlines for domestic and international flights, offers standard facilities. Terminal 3 is the newest and largest, with the most extensive shopping and dining options, and is used by most foreign carriers.

Services

The airport has comprehensive services including cafés, shops, information desks and airline counters. Free shuttle buses connect the terminals, while public and airport buses reach various parts of Metro Manila. Metered taxis and the Grab app are available outside the terminals; Manila traffic can make journeys slow and unpredictable.

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Getting to the city

  • Shuttle Bus

    Free shuttle buses connect the terminals; public and airport buses also reach various parts of Metro Manila.

  • Taxi

    Metered airport taxis and ride-hailing apps (Grab) are available outside the terminals; Manila traffic can make journeys slow and unpredictable.

Airport map

Terminal 1

Used by several foreign airlines, with basic shops and dining.

Terminal 2

Used by Philippine Airlines for domestic and international flights.

Terminal 3

The newest and largest terminal, with the most extensive shopping and dining, used by most foreign carriers.

Manila

Things to do in Manila

Manila, the Philippines' capital, is a dense, historic port city centred on the old walled district of Intramuros.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the airport from central Manila?

Ninoy Aquino International Airport airport is about 11 km from central Manila.

How do I get from the airport to central Manila?

From Ninoy Aquino International Airport airport you can take Shuttle Bus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

How many terminals does Ninoy Aquino International Airport airport have?

Ninoy Aquino International Airport has 3 terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3.

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