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MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport

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Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) serves Manila, about 11 km south of Manila. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMNL
ICAORPLL
ServesManila
From centre11 km
Non-stop78
Airlines39
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation23 m

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The airport in numbers

Ninoy Aquino International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ninoy Aquino International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 50M passengers in 2024.

Opened
1948
78 years ago
Passengers / year
50M
as of 2024
Elevation
23 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation
Passengers per year, 2001–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Ninoy Aquino International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila

The airport is about 11 km south of Manila, about 24 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter. Estimated fare to the centre: ₱184–₱292.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~17 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~24 min₱184–₱292
Private transfer~24 minfixed upfront
Car rental~24 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MNL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Taguig7 km20 min₱128–₱203
Quezon City16 km33 min₱242–₱385
Caloocan17 km35 min₱255–₱405
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₱184–₱292 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Manila ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 78 destinations, operated by 39 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Philippine Airlines · Cebu Pacific · Air Philippines · South East Asian Airlines · Saudi Arabian Airlines · LSM Airlines · All Nippon Airways · Asiana Airlines · Jetstar Asia Airways · China Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ninoy Aquino International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Manila shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the centre of Manila?
Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi. The airport is about 11 km south of Manila, about 24 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila?
Roughly ₱184–₱292 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ninoy Aquino International Airport?
Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter.
What's the cheapest way from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.
Can I get from Ninoy Aquino International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ninoy Aquino International Airport?
About 78 destinations, including Kalibo, Taipei, Seoul, Puerto Princesa. 39 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ninoy Aquino International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ninoy Aquino International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ninoy Aquino International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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