Bandara Internasional Ninoy Aquino adalah bandara utama yang melayani Metro Manila, wilayah ibu kota Filipina. Terletak di antara kota Pasay dan Paranaque, sekitar 7 kilometer di selatan distrik bisnis pusat Makati, bandara ini dibuka pada 1948 dan berganti nama pada 1987 sesuai nama senator Filipina yang dibunuh, Benigno Ninoy Aquino Jr. MNL menangani lebih dari 47 juta penumpang per tahun di empat terminal. Terminal 1 melayani maskapai internasional, Terminal 2 dikhususkan untuk Philippine Airlines, Terminal 3 menangani Cebu Pacific dan maskapai lainnya, dan Terminal 4 melayani penerbangan domestik turboprop dan carter. Terminal-terminal ini tidak terhubung secara fisik dan memerlukan transfer bus antar-jemput di antara mereka, yang merupakan ketidaknyamanan terkenal bagi penumpang transit. Bandara ini adalah hub Philippine Airlines dan Cebu Pacific, dua maskapai terbesar negara tersebut, dengan layanan luas di seluruh Asia Tenggara, Asia Timur, Timur Tengah, dan Amerika Utara. Transportasi darat terutama melalui jalan, dengan taksi dan layanan ride-hailing menjadi pilihan paling umum, karena bandara tidak memiliki koneksi kereta langsung. Kemacetan lalu lintas di area sekitar sering mempengaruhi waktu tempuh. Filipina sedang membangun fasilitas pengganti, Bandara Internasional Manila Baru di provinsi Bulacan di utara Metro Manila, untuk mengatasi kendala kapasitas dan tantangan operasional di NAIA. Bandara baru ini merupakan salah satu proyek infrastruktur terbesar dalam sejarah Filipina.

Aviation Terms

Pencahayaan lapangan terbang (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Kategori bandara (Airport Category) Elevasi bandara (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Pos pemadam kebakaran bandara (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Lounge bandara (Airport Lounge) Titik referensi bandara (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Apron bandara (Apron) Kontrol paspor otomatis (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.