Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

Arriving passengers pass through passport control, collect baggage, and clear customs before exiting into public arrivals areas.

• Complete the official eTravel registration online within 72 hours prior to arrival.
• Follow signage to passport control and present your passport, boarding pass, and eTravel QR code.
• Proceed to the baggage reclaim hall to collect checked luggage from the designated carousel.
• Clear customs inspection, submitting a customs declaration form if carrying goods above duty-free allowances or restricted items.
• Exit into the arrivals hall to access ground transport, currency exchange, local SIM card vendors, and taxi desks.

• Ride-hailing

  Ride-Hailing (Grab)

  Booked via mobile application and picked up at designated pickup bays outside terminals.

  Time:

  Typically 30-60 minutes depending on Manila traffic conditions.

  Typical cost:

  Roughly PHP 300-600 depending on surge pricing and toll fees.

• Taxi

  Coupon Taxi

  Pre-paid white or yellow coupon taxis with fixed rates based on destination zone, booked at official hall counters.

  Time:

  Typically 30-60 minutes.

  Typical cost:

  Roughly PHP 300-700 depending on the destination area.

• Taxi

  Metered Airport Taxi

  Yellow metered taxis queuing outside the arrivals area, charging a higher flag-fall rate than standard city taxis.

  Time:

  Typically 30-60 minutes.

  Typical cost:

  Roughly PHP 250-500 plus applicable highway tolls.

• Train

  Airport Bus (UBE Express)

  Scheduled premium point-to-point buses connecting terminals to major hotel districts and transport hubs.

  Time:

  Typically 45-75 minutes.

  Typical cost:

  Roughly PHP 150-300 per passenger.

Transferring between terminals requires clearing arrival formalities and taking ground transport landside.

• Allow a minimum of 3 to 4 hours for inter-terminal connections due to local traffic and landside transit.
• An airport shuttle bus service operates between terminals, accessible after clearing customs and exiting to the public area.
• Taxis and ride-hailing services are available for faster transfers between terminal buildings.
• Check baggage through to your final destination if flying on a single ticket, otherwise collect and re-check bags.

Complimentary public Wi-Fi is available across all major passenger terminals.

• Connect to the official free airport Wi-Fi network listed on terminal signage.
• Access typically requires accepting terms and conditions on a landing page, valid for a set time session.
• Local prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs are sold at arrivals counters for continuous mobile internet.

Currency exchange desks and ATMs are located in both arrival and departure zones of all active terminals.

• ATMs accept major international cards, dispensing Philippine Pesos (PHP).
• Official bank exchange counters convert major foreign currencies in the arrivals area.
• Keep small denomination banknotes for local transport, driver tips, and toll payments.

Dining choices range from quick-service outlets to coffee shops and sit-down restaurants across the terminals.

• Terminal 3 offers the largest selection of dining options, located on both landside and airside levels.
• Terminals 1 and 2 feature food courts and cafes serving local Philippine dishes and standard international options.
• Most food outlets accept major credit cards alongside local cash payments.

Airline lounges and independent pay-per-use lounges are situated airside in Terminals 1 and 3.

• Carrier lounges serve eligible business class passengers and frequent flyer cardholders.
• Independent lounges offer entry via lounge membership programmes or pre-booked walk-in passes.
• Facilities generally include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, light refreshments, and shower units.

A range of accommodation options is available adjacent to Terminal 3 and in the surrounding Newport City area.

• Transit lodging and capsule-style rooms are available within or directly linked to Terminal 3.
• Major international hotel chains are located within short driving distance in Newport City and along Roxas Boulevard.
• Hotel shuttle transfers or ride-hailing cars can be arranged from the arrivals bays.

Baggage reclaim carousels and luggage assistance desks are located past immigration in each terminal.

• Luggage carts are provided free of charge near baggage reclaim belts.
• Porters operate in the baggage hall and charge standardized fees for assistance.
• Report missing or damaged luggage immediately at the airline baggage service desk in the reclaim area.

Basic family facilities including baby care rooms and play areas are provided in the main terminals.

• Baby nursing rooms are available in designated areas across Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
• Priority lanes are usually offered at immigration for passengers travelling with infants or young children.
• Strollers are generally available upon request through individual airlines.

• ATMs and Currency Exchange
• SIM Card Counters
• Medical Clinics
• Baby Care Rooms
• Luggage Storage
• Prayer Rooms
• Duty Free Shopping
• Pay-Per-Use Lounges

Local emergency number: 911 (National emergency service)

• Medical clinics staffed by airport personnel are available in Terminals 1, 2, and 3 for urgent health assistance.
• Airport police officers and security personnel patrol terminal buildings and can assist in an emergency.
• In the event of a lost passport, report to airport security officers and contact your nation's embassy in Manila.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Manila International Airport AuthorityOfficial airport source
• Bureau of Immigration PhilippinesGovernment source
• Bureau of Customs PhilippinesGovernment source
• Department of Transportation PhilippinesOfficial transit source
• Department of Health PhilippinesGovernment source