Der Ninoy Aquino International Airport ist der Hauptflughafen Metro Manilas, der Hauptstadtregion der Philippinen. Er liegt zwischen den Städten Pasay und Parañaque, etwa 7 Kilometer südlich des Geschäftsviertels Makati. MNL fertigt über 47 Millionen Passagiere jährlich über vier Terminals ab. Terminal 1 bedient internationale Fluggesellschaften, Terminal 2 ist Philippine Airlines gewidmet, Terminal 3 wickelt Cebu Pacific und andere Carrier ab, Terminal 4 dient Inlands-Turboprop- und Charterflügen. Die Terminals sind nicht physisch verbunden und erfordern Shuttlebus-Transfers. Der Flughafen ist Drehkreuz für Philippine Airlines und Cebu Pacific. Die Philippinen bauen einen Ersatzflughafen, den New Manila International Airport in der Provinz Bulacan, um die Kapazitätsengpässe zu beheben.

Aviation Terms

Flugplatzbeleuchtung (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Flughafenkategorie (Airport Category) Flughafenhöhe (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Flughafenfeuerwache (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Flughafenlounge (Airport Lounge) Flughafen-Referenzpunkt (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Schürze (Apron) Automatisierte Passkontrolle (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Manila Airport to the city center?

Taxis are the most common transport from NAIA, with metered fares to Makati or Manila CBD costing PHP 200-400 depending on traffic. Grab (ride-hailing) is widely used and generally safer for set pricing. There is no direct rail connection to the airport, though the LRT and MRT stations are accessible via bus or jeepney from nearby areas.

How many terminals does Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport have?

NAIA has four terminals that are not connected to each other. Terminal 1 handles most international carriers, Terminal 2 is dedicated to Philippine Airlines and PAL Express, Terminal 3 serves Cebu Pacific and other carriers, and Terminal 4 handles domestic flights on smaller airlines. Free shuttle buses run between terminals but can take 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.

What should I know about transferring between Manila Airport terminals?

The four terminals at NAIA are separate buildings with no airside connection. Transferring requires exiting the terminal, taking a shuttle bus or taxi, and clearing security again. Manila's notorious traffic can make inter-terminal transfers unpredictable, so allow at least 2-3 hours for connections between terminals.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Manila Airport?

Yes, NAIA offers free Wi-Fi in all four terminals. The service is provided by various Philippine telecoms and can be accessed after a brief registration. Speeds vary by terminal and time of day, but are generally sufficient for basic browsing and messaging.

Which airlines have a hub at Manila Airport?

Philippine Airlines, the country's flag carrier, uses Terminal 2 as its hub and is the oldest commercial airline in Asia still operating under its original name. Cebu Pacific, the largest low-cost carrier in the Philippines, operates from Terminal 3. Together they connect Manila to dozens of domestic islands and international destinations.