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Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Guide (MNL)

Airport info
Code: MNL
Address:
Pasay City 1300, Manila, Philippines
Location:

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

Number of terminals: 4 Dialling code: +63
Telephone:
(02) 877 1109.
Timezone: GMT +8:00
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Ninoy Aquino International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

The new Terminal 3, which was completed in 2008, is planned to be operating to full capacity by early 2011. There are also plans to extend the Manila Light Rail system to serve a station close to the airport.

Information: 

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

Website: 
www.miaa.gov.ph
Driving directions: 

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

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: An airport bus runs to Metro Manila; a cheap and frequent Metrobus also operates into 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. It is best to pre-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.

Jeepney: Privately owned ‘jeepneys’ run to/from Baclaran where there is a metrorail terminal along Quirino Avenue to complete the journey to the city.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

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.

Food: 

There are numerous restaurants, coffee shops, snack bars and bars both landside and airside in all terminals.

Shopping: 

Duty-free shopping is available in the international terminals.

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: 

Baby-changing facilities, a children's playroom, salon, sauna and massage service, 24-hour medical centres, chapels and a pharmacy are all available.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

The airport provides an executive lounge with business facilities and showers. Within the airport complex, the Manila Airport Hotel (tel: (02) 854 7549; website: www.manila-airporthotel.com) has a business centre, while the Manila Marriott Hotel (tel: (02) 988 9999; website: www.marriott.com) close to Terminal 3 offers conference rooms for up to 850 delegates.

Disabled facilities: 

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).

Car parking: 

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.

Car rental: 

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

Airport hotels

The Manila Airport Hotel is within the airport complex, while the Manila Marriott Hotel is located close to Terminal 3. Many other hotels of varying star ratings can be found within a short distance of the airport.

Manila Airport Hotel

Manila Airport Hotel is located within Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The hotel is opposite the biggest casino in The Philippines, and shopping areas, and is only a 20 minute ride into central Manila.

Telephone: (02) 854 7549.
Website:
www.manila-airporthotel.com
Manila Marriott Hotel

The Manila Marriot Hotel is close to Terminal 3 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and offers conference rooms for up to 850 delegates.

Telephone: (02) 988 9999.
Website:
www.marriott.co.uk

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