L'aéroport international Ninoy Aquino est le principal aéroport desservant Manille, la capitale des Philippines, et l'aéroport le plus fréquenté du pays. Situé entre les villes de Pasay et Parañaque, à environ 7 kilomètres au sud du centre de Manille, l'aéroport porte le nom du sénateur assassiné Benigno « Ninoy » Aquino Jr. MNL accueille plus de 47 millions de passagers par an à travers quatre terminaux distincts, chacun desservant différentes compagnies, ce qui peut rendre les correspondances difficiles. Le Terminal 1 gère la plupart des compagnies internationales, le Terminal 2 est le terminal dédié de Philippine Airlines, le Terminal 3 est le plus grand et le plus moderne, et le Terminal 4 dessert les vols intérieurs. MNL est la base principale de Philippine Airlines et de Cebu Pacific. L'aéroport exploite deux pistes et fait face à des défis importants de congestion, tant aérienne que terrestre, les embouteillages pour accéder à l'aéroport étant notoirement sévères. Un nouvel aéroport international, le New Manila International Airport à Bulacan, est en construction pour réduire la pression sur NAIA. La grande diaspora philippine dans le monde génère un trafic important de travailleurs à l'étranger.

Aviation Terms

Éclairage d'aérodrome (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Catégorie d'aéroport (Airport Category) Élévation de l'aéroport (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Caserne de pompiers de l'aéroport (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Salon d'aéroport (Airport Lounge) Point de référence de l'aéroport (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Tablier (Apron) Contrôle automatisé des passeports (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.