Manila Airport Guide (MNL)

(Manila) Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Pasay City 1300, Manila, The Philippines

MNL

63

(02) 877 1109

www.miaa.gov.ph

3

GMT + 8

The airport is situated 7km (4 miles) south of Manila.

Terminal 3 began commercial operations for domestic flights in July 2008, after a near six-year delay. The terminal is expected to be running full international flights by March 2009.

Jeepney (converted military jeeps) and bus services run between the terminals for a small fare.

From Metro Manila, take the South Superhighway to the airport, which is signposted.

Parking is available in front of the International Passenger Terminal 1 (parking A, B and C) and in front of Centennial Terminal 2. Long-term parking is available at the corner of Domestic and MIA Roads. A free shuttle runs to the terminals.

Avis, Hertz and National operate at the airport, with desks in the Arrivals area.

Road
Bus: An airport bus runs to Metro Manila; a cheap and frequent Metrobus also operates into the city.
Jeepney: Privately owned jeepneys run to/from Baclaran where there is a metrorail terminal along Quirino Avenue to complete the journey to the city.
Taxi: The journey time into Manila varies enormously depending on the time of day. At peak times, it can take up to two hours; at best, it will take 30 minutes. It is recommended to only take a taxi with a Department of Tourism (DOT) accreditation. Flagging a taxi on the road outside the airport is notoriously expensive and often dangerous. To avoid being hassled, book a taxi at one of the taxi desks before leaving the airport. Complimentary hotel cars can be arranged at the airport's hotel reservations desks.

Airport information desks are open for all flights. Tourist information counters are available in Arrivals and Departures.

Money and communications: Airport facilities include banks, post offices (outside Terminal 1 Arrivals and in the Terminal 2 Arrivals south wing) and telephones. All banks at the airport provide a bureau de change service during flight operations. An ATM centre is located in the Arrivals area.
Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants, coffee shops, snack bars and bars in Terminal 1.
Shopping: Duty-free shopping is available in the international terminal.
Luggage: There is no left-luggage facility at the airport. Trolleys are available free of charge and a free porter service is available on request. There is a lost property office in the Departures area of Terminal 1.
Other facilities: Baby-changing facilities, a children’s playroom, salon, sauna and massage service, 24-hour medical centres, chapels and a pharmacy are all available.

The airport provides an executive lounge with business facilities and showers. The nearby Traders Hotel (tel: (02) 523 7011; website: www.shangri-la.com) about 5km (3 miles) away provides fully equipped meeting and conference rooms for up to 600 delegates, with audiovisual equipment and catering available.

The airport is wheelchair-accessible with ramps, lifts and disabled toilets, and wheelchairs are available on request from airline ground staff; passengers requiring this service or any special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. There is a contact number for assistance (tel: (02) 877 1111).

The Manila Airport Hotel (tel: (02) 854 7549 or 854 7550; website: airporthotelmanila.com) is the only airport hotel - it is located in Terminal 1; passengers in transit can hire a day room for resting. There are hotel reservation desks at the airport in both terminals and major hotels provide a shuttle service.